Medway · England
Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Chattenden, Medway
Asbestos testing in Chattenden and across Medway: sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials, with written paperwork.
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Debris found after DIY
- Soffit boards
Asbestos testing in Chattenden
After we have finished in Chattenden
A positive result isn’t a reason to panic: leave and manage it, cover it, or remove it before work.
Some practical advice:
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Make the area easy to reach
Avoid these
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
About our asbestos testing in Chattenden
Before small jobs in Chattenden, people often test first: replacing a ceiling, lifting a floor, taking down a garage roof or fitting new soffits. Typical jobs include old floor tiles before a new floor goes down and Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling, including soffit boards, textured ceilings and black adhesive.
In areas like Chattenden, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Chattenden (ME3)
- Area hub
- Medway
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles are often found under newer floors; test before lifting them.
Boards and panels
Some boards are insulating board, which is higher risk. Testing identifies them.
Testing around Chattenden
Chattenden is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Wherever your property is in Chattenden, tell us the postcode and what you need. We work in 68 places in Medway. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
If you are a letting agent with homes near Strood station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. If you live in an older house in Chattenden, a quick test before work is sensible.
For tests in ME3, just send the postcode and a few photos. Your property could be on Songbird Crescent, Sparrow Drive and Main Road. Nearby, we also cover Lower Upnor (1 mile south), Upper Upnor (1 mile south), Wainscott (1 mile south-west), Hoo St Werburgh (1 mile east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (6 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.3 miles south-west) and Huguenot Museum (2.4 miles south-west). Within reach you will find Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Local schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (0.8 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Pier pub (0.5 miles south)
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
For businesses and landlords in Chattenden
If you manage or own a block in Chattenden, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Places near Chattenden
More for properties in Chattenden
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- The size and age of the building
- How many different materials need sampling
- The type of material and its condition
- Parking and access charges
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The access route
- Visible markings
- Cracks or breaks
Send us the address in Chattenden, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
How it works
If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we’ll mention them, in case you want them tested as well. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- You get a quote for the samples
- We visit, take the samples and seal each point
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
Getting ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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What we deal with in Chattenden
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, because taking a sample disturbs the material.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Porch canopies
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
At a school like Chattenden Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
Comparing quotes
- Whether extra samples cost more
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
What’s included, and what isn’t
A few things to be aware of:
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a picture; only a lab can
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials in Chattenden
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Panels behind heaters
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
- Soffit boards
- Roof felt
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
Chattenden questions
Is asbestos common in Chattenden homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Chattenden from London?
We cover Chattenden, about 28 miles from central London.
Do you do air testing?
Air testing is a different job from material testing, and not one we do: clearance testing after licensed removal is carried out by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. Ask and we will explain.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Can you test Artex in Chattenden?
Yes. A small sample of the coating is taken and analysed. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
How long do test results take?
Timing depends on the lab. We will give you an idea when we book.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site