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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Fawkham Green, Kent
Any pre-2000 building in Fawkham Green may contain asbestos. Our asbestos testing service covers laboratory testing of suspect materials.
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Something broken during building work
- One-off checks in rented property
Need asbestos testing in Fawkham Green?
What it might be made of
Boards and panels
Some boards are insulating board, which is higher risk. A test tells you which.
Floor tiles and adhesive
You may find tiles under carpet or laminate; test them before they come up.
Asbestos testing in Fawkham Green
Asbestos materials often look just like materials without it. Only a laboratory can tell you for sure, and that’s what we arrange in Fawkham Green. Typical materials include floor tiles, panels behind heaters and flue pipes, and typical jobs are a material damaged during DIY and results builders ask for before work.
In a village like Fawkham Green, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Fawkham Green (DA3)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Duty holders and landlords in Fawkham Green
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Fawkham Green must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Questions from Fawkham Green
Do you cover Fawkham Green and the area around Longfield station?
Yes, we cover Fawkham Green and the area towards Longfield station, about 2.3 miles north-east.
How far is Fawkham Green from London?
We cover Fawkham Green, about 19 miles from central London.
Should I use a home testing kit?
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples. If you’re unsure, ask us to take it.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Fawkham Green properties and asbestos testing
Fawkham Green is about 6 miles south-west of Northfleet, in Kent. Fawkham Green is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Fawkham Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
For older homes anywhere in Fawkham Green, from near Parish Church of Saint Peter and Saint Paul outwards, a quick test before work is sensible. Schools such as New Ash Green Primary School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
We carry out tests all over the DA3 postcode area and the streets around it. Your property could be on Fawkham Green Road, Brands Hatch Road and Valley Road, wherever it is in Fawkham Green. Other places close to Fawkham Green we cover include Speed Gate (1 mile north-west), West Yoke (1 mile east), Ash (1 mile south-east), West Kingsdown (2 miles south-west) and Maplescombe (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (6 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (7 miles south-west), Gravesend (6 miles north-east), Tonbridge (12 miles south) and Northfleet (6 miles north-east).
A little further out are Eynsford Castle (2.9 miles west) and Darent Valley Hospital (4.9 miles north).
- Local schools include Longfield Academy (2.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Rising Sun pub (within half a mile north-west)
After the job
Some results mean the work is licensed, and we will explain what happens then.
To avoid problems in future:
- Clear access to the area
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
What to avoid
Get the result before work is booked, so there is no delay later.
Please don’t take your own sample; tell us where it is and we will sample it safely.
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
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Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a picture
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
- Flue pipes
- Roof felt
- Soffit boards
- Panels behind heaters
- Garage roof sheets
Common reasons for tests in Fawkham Green
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so you can’t go by looks or age alone.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to tests:
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Debris found after DIY
If you let flats near Longfield station, a single material can be tested between tenancies.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- The number of samples
- Which areas are covered, and which are not
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
What happens
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, even for a single sample. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- An accredited lab analyses them
- We send the result and explain it
How to prepare
- Dig out previous surveys
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- Material and condition
- The size of the job
- How many outbuildings are included
- The size and age of the building
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Where we could park
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A photo of the whole area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note