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Asbestos Testing in Farthing Green
Buildings in Farthing Green built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos testing service covers asbestos testing with written results.
- Tiles found under carpet
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Asbestos testing for Farthing Green
Asbestos testing in Farthing Green: local notes
Farthing Green is about 6 miles south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in Farthing Green, just send the postcode, and we will quote. Farthing Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
We cover tests across the TN12 postcode area. For properties just outside Farthing Green, we cover Devil's Den (1 mile north-west), Hawkenbury (1 mile south-west), Rabbit's Cross (2 miles west), Cross-at-Hand (2 miles west) and Staplehurst (2 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (6 miles north-west), Ashford (12 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles west), Tonbridge (14 miles west) and Faversham (15 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Brattle Farm Museum (3.4 miles south-west) and Sutton Valence Castle (1.6 miles north).
Asbestos testing for Farthing Green properties
You cannot tell whether something contains asbestos by looking at it. The only reliable way to know is laboratory analysis of a sample, which is what our testing service in Farthing Green provides. From boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit and a material damaged during DIY, we cover flue pipes, textured ceilings and garage roof sheets and more.
In towns and villages like Farthing Green, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, since cement sheeting was widely used. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- Farthing Green (TN12)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- Lab result in writing
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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What happens
If we see anything else suspicious, we’ll tell you, so you can decide whether to test them too. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows.
- Let us know which materials you are worried about
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Typical tests in Farthing Green
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples, because taking a sample disturbs the material.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Debris found after DIY
- Boiler cupboard panels
If you are a letting agent with homes near Staplehurst station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- What you’ll receive in writing
- Whether VAT is included
Options to consider in Farthing Green
A test or a full survey? Testing checks the materials you are worried about; a survey checks the whole building or work area. Small jobs generally just need a test. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
How we work in Farthing Green
- Practical recommendations
- Across London and the South East
- Every main survey type
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
See how we quote and the cost guide.
Materials, one by one
Boards and panels
Some boards are insulating board, which is higher risk. A test tells you which.
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
The scope of asbestos testing
Before you book, note that:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Farthing Green
- Water tanks
- Panels behind heaters
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Roof felt
- Soffit boards
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes
Questions from Farthing Green
Do you cover Farthing Green and the area around Staplehurst station?
Yes, we cover Farthing Green and the area towards Staplehurst station, about 2.1 miles south-west.
Do older homes in Farthing Green have asbestos?
If your home in Farthing Green was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Can you tell if it’s asbestos by looking?
Not by looking: only laboratory analysis of a sample can tell you for sure. We take the sample and send it to an accredited laboratory.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
What affects the price in Farthing Green
What changes the cost:
- Access to the area
- The building’s size and layout
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- How much sampling is needed
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A photo of the whole area
- Cracks or breaks
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Looking after things afterwards
If no asbestos is found, work can usually go ahead normally.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Clear access to the area
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- Test everything you are worried about at once
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
Don’ts
Do not break off a piece to test yourself; tell us where it is and we will sample it safely.
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site