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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Coombe, Kent
Asbestos testing for properties in Coombe and Kent: asbestos sampling and testing.
- Something broken during building work
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Soffit boards
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About our asbestos testing in Coombe
Before small jobs in Coombe, people often test first: replacing a ceiling, lifting a floor, taking down a garage roof or fitting new soffits. Common materials are soffit boards, textured ceilings and garage roof sheets, and people typically contact us about textured ceilings before a renovation and floor tiles and black adhesive.
Rural properties near Coombe may have materials of very different ages, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Coombe (CT3, CT13)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
You may find tiles under carpet or laminate; test before lifting them.
Boards and panels
If it’s insulating board, most work on it is licensed, so the result matters.
Questions from Coombe
Is asbestos common in Coombe homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Coombe can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Coombe and the area around Sandwich station?
Yes. Sandwich station is about 2.1 miles east of Coombe, and we cover both.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
Do you cover Coombe?
Yes. We cover Coombe and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
How do I know if a material in Coombe contains asbestos?
Not by looking: it takes laboratory analysis of a sample. We sample it with controls and send it to an accredited laboratory.
Typical tests in Coombe
Many products were made both with and without asbestos, so you can’t go by looks or age alone.
In older properties, we often see:
- Answers trades need before starting
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- A material damaged during DIY
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
If you let property close to Sandwich station, a single material can be tested between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- The scope, in writing
- If the price includes VAT
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
What happens
If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we will mention them, so you can decide whether to test them too. The work area is kept clear while we are working, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- 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
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
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What affects the price in Coombe
Every quote reflects:
- How much there is
- How many different materials need sampling
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- A picture of the whole area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Damaged areas
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
The scope of asbestos testing
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a picture
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Panels behind heaters
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Water tanks
- Bitumen adhesive
- Roof felt
- Floor tiles
- Soffit boards
- Flue pipes
- Pipe lagging
Asbestos testing in Coombe: local notes
Coombe is about 6 miles north-west of Deal, in Kent. Coombe has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Coombe is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
If you work at a school like Ash Cartwright and Kelsey Church of England Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register. For an older property in Coombe, whether near Church of St Nicholas or not, a quick test before work is sensible. The coast is within about 6 miles, where weathered soffits and porch canopies are common testing jobs.
For tests in CT3 and CT13, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Coombe Lane, Saunders Lane and Langdon Avenue or a nearby road, the process is the same. We also carry out tests in Flemings (1 mile south-west), Ash (1 mile north-west), Weddington (1 mile north), Guilton (1 mile west) and Hammill Park (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (9 miles west), Margate (8 miles north-east), Dover (9 miles south), Folkestone (14 miles south-west), Ramsgate (7 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (9 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find White Mill (1.6 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Sandwich Technology School (1.9 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include The Chequer Inn (0.9 miles north-west)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If your business premises in Coombe were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
If you manage or own a block in Coombe, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
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Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
After the job
A positive result isn’t a reason to panic: it may be left, covered or removed, depending on your plans.
After we’ve finished:
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- Group several materials into one visit
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Photos of the material help us plan
What to avoid
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site