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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Chartway Street, Kent
Asbestos testing in Chartway Street: sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Panels behind old heaters
- Tiles found under carpet
- Soffit boards
Need asbestos testing in Chartway Street?
About our asbestos testing in Chartway Street
We take each sample with controls to keep dust down: the material is damped, a small piece removed, sealed in a bag and the sample point sealed. That is safer than breaking off a piece yourself. People often contact us about soffits and porch canopies before replacement and lab results for contractors before they start, including flue pipes, black adhesive and soffit boards.
In a village like Chartway Street, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Chartway Street (ME17)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price asbestos testing
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- The building’s size and layout
- How much sampling is needed
- The quantity or area
- Material and condition
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A picture of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
- Damaged areas
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Looking after things afterwards
The sample point is sealed when we take the sample, so the material is left safe in the meantime.
After we have finished:
- Clear access to the area
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Group several materials into one visit
Don’ts
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t try to clean it up.
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t try to clean it up.
Typical tests in Chartway Street
The risk generally comes from drilling or sanding something nobody had tested. A test beforehand prevents it.
These come up again and again:
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- A material damaged during DIY
If you let flats near Harrietsham station, testing before work avoids delays.
Comparing quotes
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- What you will receive in writing
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Choosing the right option
Testing first is cheaper than stopping work mid-job, when everything stops and areas may need cleaning. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Practical recommendations
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Reports and results you can share
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Testing around Chartway Street
Chartway Street is about 5 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Chartway Street contact us for tests about all kinds of jobs. Chartway Street is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 21 miles away.
For an older property in Chartway Street, whether near St Peter's and St Paul's Church or not, a quick test before work is sensible. Schools such as Kingswood Primary School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 4 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Tests anywhere in ME17 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Chartway Street and Workhouse Lane; we cover every one. For properties just outside Chartway Street, we cover Kingswood (1 mile north-east), Ulcombe (1 mile south-east), Broomfield (2 miles north-east), Leeds (2 miles north) and Ashbank (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (5 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Tonbridge (15 miles west), Faversham (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (10 miles west).
Nearby you’ll also find Sutton Valence Castle (1 mile south-west) and KIMS hospital (5.1 miles north-west).
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Chartway Street: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Chartway Street?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Chartway Street and the area around Harrietsham station?
Yes. Harrietsham station is about 3 miles north-east of Chartway Street, and we cover both.
Can you test Artex in Chartway Street?
We do: we take a small sample of the coating for the lab. Older textured coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
What happens if the test is positive?
Your options depend on what it is, its condition and what work you’re planning: leaving it, covering it or removing it.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
How it works
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, however small the job. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Get in touch with photos
- We check whether a test or a survey suits
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- We explain what the result means for your plans
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking and access
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Move things out of the way carefully
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Limits to be aware of
Before you book, note that:
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a picture; only a lab can
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Floor tiles
- Panels behind heaters
- Soffit boards
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
- Pipe lagging
- Roof felt
Places near Chartway Street
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A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
Boards and panels
If it’s insulating board, most work on it is licensed, so the result matters.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site