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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Eccles, Kent
Asbestos testing for properties in Eccles and Kent: asbestos testing with written results, with written paperwork.
- Soffit boards
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
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Air tests are not the same as material tests. Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be carried out by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why choose us
- Every main survey type
- Practical recommendations
- Clear written quotes
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Asbestos testing for Eccles properties
Testing suits one or two specific materials. If you are planning bigger work in Eccles, a survey of the areas affected is generally better, and we’ll tell you honestly which you need. People often contact us about boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit and garage and shed roofs before removal or repair, including panels behind heaters, black adhesive and flue pipes.
In a village like Eccles, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Location
- Eccles (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Eccles
Common questions in Eccles
Do you cover small places like Eccles?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
How many samples will I need?
Generally one per material, sometimes more. We’ll advise when you tell us what you’re testing.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
How do I know if a material in Eccles 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.
How long do test results take?
Timing depends on the lab. We will give you an idea when we book.
What’s included, and what is not
Before you book, note that:
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Water tanks
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Soffit boards
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Pipe lagging
- Bitumen adhesive
- Panels behind heaters
- Floor tiles
What affects the price in Eccles
Every quote reflects:
- The number of materials to sample
- Travel and parking
- What the material is and its state
- The size and age of the building
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A picture of the whole area
- Street parking nearby
- Damaged areas
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Testing around Eccles
Eccles is about 3 miles south-west of Chatham, in Kent. We work across Eccles and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in 922 places in Kent. Our area stretches from Eccles to Canterbury (about 26 miles away).
At a school like St Mark's Church of England Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. If you let property close to New Hythe station, you can test a material while the property is empty. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Tests anywhere in ME20 start with the postcode and some photos. From Bull Lane, Springett Close and Jenner Way or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to Eccles we cover include Burham (1 mile north), Pratling Street (1 mile south-east), Forstal (1 mile south-east), New Hythe (1 mile south-west) and Scarborough (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Gravesend (9 miles north-west) and Tonbridge (12 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Fremlin Walk (3.5 miles south-east) and Allington Castle (2.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Eccles include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near Eccles include Aylesford School (1.5 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Bull Public House (under half a mile north-east)
How it works
Each sample is small, sealed in a bag, labelled and logged, then go off to the lab. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample safely and seal it
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- We send the result and explain it
How to prepare
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Dig out previous surveys
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Related guides
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
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.
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings and walls are among the most common things people ask us to test. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
Cement sheets
Grey corrugated sheets on garages and sheds are a common request. Testing confirms whether it’s asbestos cement.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Typical tests in Eccles
Many trades will not touch older ceilings or floors without a test, and a written lab result gives them what they need.
In older properties, we often see:
- Panels behind old heaters
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Porch canopies
- One-off checks in rented property
For older homes anywhere in Eccles, from near Church of St Peter and St Paul outwards, test any suspect materials before renovation.
Questions to ask before booking
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What the report or result will contain
- If the price includes VAT
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site