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Asbestos Testing for Great Chart
Asbestos testing in Great Chart and across Kent: sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials.
- Garage roofs before replacement
- One-off checks in rented property
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
Asbestos testing near Great Chart
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a photo; only a lab can
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Great Chart
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen adhesive
- Panels behind heaters
- Garage roof sheets
- Pipe lagging
- Roof felt
- Soffit boards
- Floor tiles
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Water tanks
About our asbestos testing in Great Chart
Worried about an Artex ceiling, old floor tiles or a garage roof in Great Chart? Testing a sample settles the question. A clear result means you can carry on; a positive one means planning the work properly. Whether it’s a material damaged during DIY and Artex before downlights or rewiring, we cover black adhesive, soffit boards and garage roof sheets.
In a village like Great Chart, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Great Chart (TN23)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Questions from Great Chart
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.
Do you cover Great Chart from London?
We cover Great Chart, about 47 miles from central London.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
How many samples will I need?
Generally one per material, sometimes more. We will advise when you tell us what you are testing.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
How we work
Each sample is small, sealed in a bag, labelled and logged, then go off to the lab. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Let us know which materials you are worried about
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- We visit, take the samples and seal each point
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Getting ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
Getting a price
Send us the address in Great Chart, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
For managing agents and freeholders in Great Chart, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Great Chart properties and asbestos testing
Great Chart is about 1 mile west of Ashford, in Kent. If your test is in Great Chart, let us know about access. Great Chart is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
For an older property in Great Chart, whether near Church of St Mary or not, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. Parents and staff at schools such as Great Chart Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
Anywhere in TN23, we can help with asbestos testing. Local streets include The Street, Toke Close and The Paddocks; we cover every one. Close by, we cover Godinton (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (1 mile south-west), Stanhope (1 mile south-east), Ashford (1 mile east) and Fleeden (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (14 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (12 miles north), Hythe (12 miles south-east) and Davington (12 miles north).
A little further out are County Square (1.6 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (3.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Nearby schools include John Wallis Academy (1.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Little Black Dog pub (within half a mile north-west)
Materials we deal with
Boards and panels
Some boards are insulating board, which is higher risk. Testing identifies them.
Flues and tanks
Old flue pipes and loft water tanks may be asbestos cement.
What happens next
Some results mean the work is licensed, and we will explain what that involves.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Clear access to the area
- Group several materials into one visit
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
Don’ts
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
Why people call us in Great Chart
Testing can show a material doesn’t contain asbestos at all, which saves time and money.
People typically contact us about one of these:
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Debris found after DIY
If you let flats near Ashford International station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
What your quote should include
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- VAT, clearly stated
- The report contents
- The number of samples
Your options compared
Air tests are not the same as material tests. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What you get
- Clear written quotes
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Records for your files
See how we quote or published price ranges.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note