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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Dunton Green, Kent
Found something that might be asbestos in Dunton Green? We provide laboratory testing of suspect materials, explained in plain English.
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Porch canopies
- Panels behind old heaters
Asbestos testing near Dunton Green
Testing materials in Dunton Green
Dunton Green is about 1 mile north-west of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Dunton Green has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Dunton Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our area stretches from Dunton Green to London (about 18 miles away).
If you live in an older house in Dunton Green, test any suspect materials before renovation. At a school like Dunton Green Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
We handle tests in every part of TN13 and TN14. Whether your property is on Station Road, Campion Square and London Road or a nearby road, we can help. For properties just outside Dunton Green, we cover Riverhead (1 mile south), Chipstead (1 mile south-west), Bessels Green (1 mile south-west), Sevenoaks (1 mile south-east) and Chevening (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (12 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (8 miles south-east), Northfleet (12 miles north-east) and Swanley (7 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Otford Heritage Centre (1.5 miles north-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Dryhill Nature Reserve and Betsom's Hill.
- Nearby schools include Trinity School (less than half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Miners Arms (within half a mile south)
Asbestos testing near Dunton Green
Asbestos materials often look just like materials without it. The only reliable way to know is laboratory analysis of a sample, and that’s what we arrange in Dunton Green. People often contact us about Artex before downlights or rewiring and one-off checks in rented property, involving textured ceilings, flue pipes and garage roof sheets.
In places like Dunton Green, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Dunton Green (TN13, TN14)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
Taking a sample is usually quick. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- An accredited lab analyses them
- You get the written result and our advice
Before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Tell us about parking and access
Getting a price
Send us the address in Dunton Green, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Where asbestos turns up
Most exposure happens when someone disturbs a material without knowing it contains asbestos. Testing first avoids that.
In older properties, we often see:
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
If you let flats near Dunton Green station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
Before booking anyone
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The report contents
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The number of samples
Materials, one by one
Flues and tanks
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
Textured coatings
A small sample of the coating is enough, from a discreet spot.
Looking after things afterwards
If no asbestos is found, work can generally go ahead normally.
Keeping things safe:
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- Group several materials into one visit
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- Clear access to the area
Things not to do
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t try to clean it up.
Test before you book the builders, so you can plan properly.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Towns and villages near Dunton Green
What else we do in Dunton Green
Common questions in Dunton Green
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.
Is asbestos common in Dunton Green homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Dunton Green can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
What happens if the test is positive?
You will know what type of asbestos is present. Then the options depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it, or remove it.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a photo; only a lab can
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
- Soffit boards
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
- Bitumen adhesive
- Flue pipes
What affects the price in Dunton Green
What drives the price:
- The type of material and its condition
- How much sampling is needed
- How easy it is to reach
- Location, parking and any London charges
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- The parking area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A close-up from a safe distance
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site