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Asbestos Testing in Chitty
Asbestos testing across Chitty, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- One-off checks in rented property
- Something broken during building work
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
Asbestos testing in Chitty
Asbestos testing in Chitty
Worried about an Artex ceiling, old floor tiles or a garage roof in Chitty? Testing a sample settles the question. A clear result means you can carry on; a positive one means planning the work properly. Whether it’s porch canopies and checks before maintenance in rented homes, we deal with soffit boards, textured ceilings and garage roof sheets and more.
Rural properties near Chitty may have materials of very different ages, so each material needs its own test. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Chitty (CT3)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
Testing before work usually costs less than dealing with asbestos found halfway through a job, when work has to stop and the area may need decontaminating. The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What you get
- Records for your files
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
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Questions from Chitty
Is asbestos common in Chitty homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How far is Chitty from London?
We cover Chitty, about 57 miles from central London.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes, we do: a small piece of the coating is sampled and analysed. Older textured coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Air testing for clearance is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. We’ll tell you whether you need it.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Testing around Chitty
Chitty is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Chitty contact us for tests about all kinds of jobs. Chitty is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Chitty to Canterbury (about 7 miles away).
At a school like Chislet Church of England Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. If you let property close to Herne Bay station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. Chitty is within about 4 miles of the coast; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
Tests anywhere in CT3 start with the postcode and some photos. Close by, we cover Chislet (1 mile west), Hollow Street (1 mile south-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north-west), Old Tree (1 mile west) and Highstead (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.8 miles south-west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Where asbestos turns up
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so materials in homes and buildings across Kent built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
People generally contact us about one of these:
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Tiles found under carpet
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Soffit boards
If your home is one of the older properties in Chitty, near Church of St Mary the Virgin or elsewhere, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
Questions to ask before booking
- Areas included and excluded
- What the report or result will contain
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The scope of the job, in writing
What we do and do not cover
A few things to be aware of:
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Testing does not look for anything else, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Bitumen adhesive
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
- Garage roof sheets
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
- Soffit boards
- Floor tiles
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, as one may contain asbestos when the other does not.
Cement sheets
We sample from the edge of a sheet, without standing on the roof, as asbestos cement roofs are fragile.
Responsibilities for owners
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
If you run a business from older premises in Chitty, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
How we work
If we see anything else suspicious, we will tell you, so you can decide whether to test them too. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a photo if you can
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- We send the result and explain your options
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Get a quote
Send us the address in Chitty, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
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Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
How we price asbestos testing
Prices vary with:
- Travel and parking
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The quantity or area
- The size and age of the building
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- Approximate dimensions
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Labels, if any
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note