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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Drellingore, Kent
Buildings in Drellingore built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos testing service covers laboratory testing of suspect materials.
- Soffit boards
- A material damaged during DIY
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos testing near Drellingore
How asbestos testing works in Drellingore
Asbestos testing tells you whether a specific material contains asbestos In Drellingore, we take samples of suspect materials and send them to an accredited laboratory, so you have a written answer before any work starts. From panels behind old heaters and soffits and porch canopies before replacement, we cover flue pipes, soffit boards and garage roof sheets and more.
In a village like Drellingore, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Drellingore (CT18, CT15)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Drellingore properties and asbestos testing
Drellingore is about 2 miles east of Hawkinge, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Drellingore contact us for tests. Drellingore is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
If you live in an older house in Drellingore, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common. Drellingore is within about 4 miles of the coast, where weathered soffits and porch canopies are common testing jobs.
Anywhere in CT18 and CT15, asbestos testing is available. For properties just outside Drellingore, we cover South Alkham (1 mile north-east), Alkham (1 mile north-east), Satmar (1 mile south-east), Chalksole Green (1 mile north-east) and Capel-le-Ferne (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ashford (15 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Dover (4 miles east), Folkestone (3 miles south-west), Deal (11 miles north-east) and Hythe (6 miles south-west).
A little further out are Royal Victoria Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Folkestone Museum (3.1 miles south). The countryside around Drellingore includes Sugar Loaf Hill and Dover Western Heights.
What affects the price in Drellingore
What changes the cost:
- Access to the area
- The survey type
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The quantity or area
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Damaged areas
- An idea of size
- Where we could park
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
After the job
A positive result is not a reason to panic: leave and manage it, cover it, or remove it before work.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Tell us if there’s adhesive under tiles
- Test everything you are worried about at once
Don’ts
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and do not try to clean it up.
How we work
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, so it stays safe until the result arrives. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Send us photos of the material
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- We visit and take the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- You get the result with advice on next steps
How to prepare
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll advise.
Related guides
Materials we deal with
Boards and panels
Boards in boiler cupboards, behind heaters or as soffits can be asbestos insulating board. Testing identifies them.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles are often found under newer floors; test before lifting them.
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What we deal with in Drellingore
Building products contained asbestos until the 1999 ban, so materials in homes and buildings across Kent built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Debris found after DIY
For rented homes around Folkestone Central station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- VAT, clearly stated
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The number of samples
Good to know
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Panels behind heaters
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Water tanks
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes
- Pipe lagging
- Roof felt
- Soffit boards
Places near Drellingore
What else we do in Drellingore
Duty holders and landlords in Drellingore
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Drellingore: your questions answered
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you cover Drellingore and the area around Folkestone Central station?
Yes, we cover Drellingore and the area towards Folkestone Central station, about 3.1 miles south-west.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can you tell if it’s asbestos by looking?
You can’t tell by looking; a lab test is the only reliable way. We sample it and have it analysed.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site