Kent · England
Asbestos Testing in Dover
Found something that might be asbestos in Dover? Our service covers laboratory testing of suspect materials, with clear advice at each step.
- Something broken during building work
- Corrugated roof sheets
- One-off checks in rented property
Asbestos testing for Dover
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles are often found under newer floors; test them before they come up.
Boards and panels
Some boards are insulating board, which is higher risk. Testing identifies them.
Asbestos testing near Dover
If something has been damaged during work in Dover, stop first. A test will show whether it contains asbestos, and what to do next. Common materials are black adhesive, garage roof sheets and textured ceilings, and people typically contact us about Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling and something broken during building work.
In towns and villages like Dover, we often test Artex, old tiles and garage roofs, before a renovation or repair. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
Towns and villages near Dover
What else we do in Dover
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Bitumen adhesive
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
- Garage roof sheets
- Soffit boards
- Roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles
- Panels behind heaters
- Artex and textured ceilings
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How much there is
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- Approximate dimensions
- Street parking nearby
- How we’d reach it
- A close-up from a safe distance
Send us the address in Dover, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
The process
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then sample each material with controls to limit dust. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere.
- Get in touch with photos
- We check whether a test or a survey suits
- We visit and take the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- We explain what the result means for your plans
Before we arrive
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Helpful guides
Asbestos testing in Dover: local notes
Dover is in Kent. Dover is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If you let property close to Dover Priory station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. If you work at a school like Shatterlocks Infant School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register. Dover is within about 2 miles of the coast; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
We carry out tests all over CT17, CT16, CT15 and CT14. Whether your property is on London Road, High Street and Church Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. With the A2 and A20 close by, Dover is simple for us to get to. If your property is just outside Dover, we also cover River (1 mile north-west), Maxton (1 mile south), Kearsney (1 mile north-west), Whitfield (1 mile north) and Temple Ewell (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east). Dover is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Well-known places in the area include Dover Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Crabble Corn Mill (0.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near Dover include St Edmund's Catholic School (under half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Bull pub (under half a mile south-west)
Questions from Dover
How far is Dover from London?
We cover Dover, about 65 miles from central London.
Do you work near Dover Priory station?
Yes, we cover Dover and the area towards Dover Priory station, about 0.9 miles south.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Do I need more than one sample?
Normally one per material, sometimes more. Photos help us suggest a number.
Do you do air testing?
Air testing is a different job from material testing, and not one we do: after licensed work, an independent analyst accredited by UKAS does the clearance. Ask and we will explain.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Choosing the right option
How many samples? Different materials, and sometimes the same material in different places, need separate samples. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Covering London and the South East
- Every main survey type
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
After the job
Keep the results with your property records, for future work or a sale.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Tell us what work you are planning
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Group several materials into one visit
Things not to do
Test before you book the builders, so you can plan properly.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
- 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