Medway · England
Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Frindsbury, Medway
Asbestos testing for properties in Frindsbury and Medway: laboratory testing of suspect materials, with written paperwork.
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
Asbestos testing for Frindsbury
Asbestos testing for Frindsbury properties
A test answers one question: is this material asbestos? In Frindsbury, we take samples of suspect materials and send them to an accredited laboratory, so you have a written answer before any work starts. Typical materials include panels behind heaters, flue pipes and floor tiles, and typical jobs are answers trades need before starting and Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling.
In a smaller place like Frindsbury, testing is often for a garage roof, a shed or an old outbuilding. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Frindsbury (ME2, ME1)
- County
- Medway
- Service
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Cement sheets
Roof sheets are sampled safely from the edge, as asbestos cement roofs are fragile.
Textured coatings
We take a small piece of the coating, from a discreet spot.
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Frindsbury: your questions answered
Do you work near Strood station?
Yes. Strood station is close to the centre of Frindsbury, and we cover the whole area.
Do you cover Frindsbury from London?
We cover Frindsbury, about 27 miles from central London.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Air testing is a different job from material testing, and not one we do: after licensed work, an independent analyst accredited by UKAS does the clearance. We’ll tell you if your job needs it.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
How long do test results take?
It depends on the laboratory’s workload. We will give you an idea when we book.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you manage or own a block in Frindsbury, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Frindsbury must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Looking after things afterwards
If the result shows a higher-risk material such as insulating board or lagging, the work will typically be licensed, and we will explain what happens then.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
Don’ts
Please do not take your own sample; tell us where it is and we will sample it safely.
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Testing around Frindsbury
Frindsbury is about 1 mile north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Frindsbury is within our Medway area, for tests of every size. Frindsbury is one of 68 places in Medway where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
If you let flats near Strood station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. For properties on main roads such as the A289, let us know where we can park.
Tests anywhere in ME2 and ME1 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Mill Road, Grove Road and Bowes Road; we cover every one. With the A289 close by, Frindsbury is easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Frindsbury, we also cover Rochester Riverside (1 mile south), Brompton (1 mile south-east), Chatham Waterfront (1 mile south-east), Luton (2 miles south-east) and Chatham (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (4 miles south-east), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Park Wood (5 miles south-east), Lordswood (5 miles south), Twydall (4 miles south-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (3 miles north-east).
A little further out are City of Rochester-upon-Medway (0.6 miles south-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Frindsbury includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include Temple School (0.8 miles north-west) and Fort Pitt Grammar School (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Bell pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.2 miles south-east)
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Testing does not look for anything else, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Pipe lagging
- Flue pipes
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
- Roof felt
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
- Panels behind heaters
Common reasons for tests in Frindsbury
Builders and plasterers increasingly ask for a test result before starting work on older surfaces, and a written lab result gives them what they need.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to tests:
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Tiles found under carpet
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Parents and staff at schools such as English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management.
Before booking anyone
- If the price includes VAT
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Areas included and excluded
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The process
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, so it stays safe until the result arrives. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, 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
Getting ready
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Frindsbury, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
Weighing up your options
Air tests aren’t the same as material tests. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why us?
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Domestic and commercial work
- Clear advice on your options
See how we quote and the cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site