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Asbestos Testing for Deal
Asbestos testing in Deal and across Kent: asbestos testing with written results.
- Tiles found under carpet
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Porch canopies
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Asbestos testing near Deal
The regulations require asbestos analysis to be done by an accredited laboratory. Our samples go to an accredited lab, and you get the written result. Typical materials include floor tiles, soffit boards and black adhesive, and typical jobs are tiles found under carpet and debris found after DIY.
Homeowners in areas like Deal often test before a kitchen, bathroom or ceiling job, so the trades can get on. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Deal (CT14)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
A negative result means the material can be treated as normal.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Photos of the material help us plan
Don’ts
Don’t break off a piece to test yourself; tell us where it is and we will sample it safely.
Do not break off a piece to test yourself.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before booking:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a photo
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles
- Water tanks
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes
- Pipe lagging
- Roof felt
- Soffit boards
- Panels behind heaters
- Artex and textured ceilings
Questions from Deal
Do older homes in Deal have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Deal may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Deal and the area around Deal station?
Yes, we cover Deal and the area towards Deal station, about 0.5 miles north-east.
How do I know if a material in Deal contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by looking; a lab test is the only reliable way. We take the sample and send it to an accredited laboratory.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
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. We’ll tell you if your job needs it.
Should I use a home testing kit?
HSE’s advice is that a competent person should take samples, as it means disturbing the material. We can do it for you.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
What happens
The sample point is sealed, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Getting ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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What it might be made of
Cement sheets
Garage and shed roofs are often tested. A test confirms what the sheet is made of.
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
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.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- A material damaged during DIY
- Porch canopies
- Results builders ask for before work
Parents and staff at schools such as Castle Community College can ask about the school’s asbestos management.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What you will receive in writing
Nearby places to Deal
Other services in Deal
Weighing up your options
Air testing is different from sample testing. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Domestic and commercial work
- Work done to the regulations
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Deal properties and asbestos testing
Deal is about 14 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. For tests in Deal, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Deal is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If you let property close to Deal station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. For properties on main roads such as the A258 and B2056, let us know where we can park. Deal is within about a mile of the coast; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
Here we cover the CT14 postcode area, and your test can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include London Road, Forelands Square and Herschell Square, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. Being close to the A258 and B2056, Deal is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover Mill Hill (1 mile west), Walmer (1 mile south), Sholden (1 mile north-west), Sholden Meadows (1 mile north-west) and Great Mongeham (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Museum of the Moving Image (0.6 miles north-east) and Deal Castle (0.5 miles east).
- Schools near Deal include Deal Parochial Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Brickmakers Arms (under half a mile north-east)
For businesses and landlords in Deal
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note