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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Chartham, Kent
Asbestos testing for properties in Chartham and Kent: laboratory testing of suspect materials, with written paperwork.
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Results builders ask for before work
Get a quote for Chartham
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- How much sampling is needed
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- How big the building is
- The type of survey you need
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- The parking area
- A rough size or measurement
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Send us the address in Chartham, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Asbestos testing near Chartham
Asbestos testing tells you whether a specific material contains asbestos We sample suspect materials in Chartham and have them analysed by an accredited laboratory, so you know before you drill, sand or remove anything. Whether it’s single materials in rented homes between tenancies and tiles found under carpet, we deal with flue pipes, garage roof sheets and panels behind heaters and more.
In a village like Chartham, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, since cement sheeting was widely used. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Area
- Chartham (CT4)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical tests in Chartham
Many products were made both with and without asbestos, so you can’t go by looks or age alone.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to tests:
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Tiles found under carpet
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Something broken during building work
For an older property in Chartham, whether near Church of St Mary or not, a quick test before work is sensible.
Questions to ask before you book
- The report contents
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Whether extra samples cost more
Materials, one by one
Cement sheets
We sample from the edge of a sheet, without standing on the roof, as asbestos cement roofs are fragile.
Boards and panels
If it’s insulating board, most work on it is licensed, so it’s worth knowing.
Chartham properties and asbestos testing
Chartham is about 3 miles south-west of Canterbury, in Kent. Chartham has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Chartham is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
At a school like Chartham Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. For rented homes around Chartham station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
We carry out tests all over CT4. Whether your property is on Station Road, River Court and The Green or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. For properties just outside Chartham, we cover Shalmsford Street (1 mile south), Mystole (1 mile south-west), Chartham Hatch (1 mile north), Garlinge Green (2 miles south) and Thanington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles south-west), Canterbury (3 miles north-east), Dover (15 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (14 miles south-east) and Whitstable (7 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Chilham Castle (2.7 miles west) and Whitefriars Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north-east). Open spaces near Chartham include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Local pubs include The Artichoke Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Flue pipes
- Pipe lagging
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
- Floor tiles
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
Nearby places to Chartham
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
For managing agents and freeholders in Chartham, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Chartham questions
Do you cover Chartham from London?
Chartham is about 51 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
We don’t carry out air testing ourselves: clearance testing after licensed removal is carried out by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. We’ll tell you if your job needs it.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What happens if the test is positive?
You will know what type of asbestos is present. Then the options depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it, or remove it.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
After we’ve finished in Chartham
File the results with your house paperwork, for future work or a sale.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Clear access to the area
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
Things not to do
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not sweep or vacuum up debris.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Weighing up your options
Air testing is different from sample testing. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing. The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Why people choose us
- Recommendations in plain English
- The right survey for your plans
- Accredited laboratory results
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
Step by step
We wear suitable protective equipment and keep the work area clear, even for a single sample. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- We take each sample safely and seal it
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the result and explain it
Before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Read more
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site