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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Gushmere, Kent
Asbestos testing for Gushmere: sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Tiles found under carpet
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
Need asbestos testing in Gushmere?
About our asbestos testing in Gushmere
You cannot tell whether something contains asbestos by looking at it. Only a laboratory can tell you for sure, which is what our testing service in Gushmere provides. People often contact us about single materials in rented homes between tenancies and soffits and porch canopies before replacement, including soffit boards, black adhesive and garage roof sheets.
In areas like Gushmere, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, since cement sheeting was widely used. We only recommend work that’s needed.
- Where
- Gushmere (ME13)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Gushmere questions
Do you cover Gushmere and the area around Selling station?
Yes. Selling station is about 0.6 miles east of Gushmere, and we cover both.
Is asbestos common in Gushmere homes?
Any home in Gushmere built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Do you do air testing?
We do not carry out air testing ourselves: after licensed work, an independent analyst accredited by UKAS does the clearance. We’ll tell you if your job needs it.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Asbestos testing in Gushmere: local notes
Gushmere is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. If your test is in Gushmere, let us know about access when you get in touch. Gushmere is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 7 miles away.
For an older property in Gushmere, whether near Church of St Mary or not, a quick test before work is sensible. If you let flats near Selling station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. Gushmere is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
We cover tests across the ME13 postcode area and the streets around it. From Selling Road and Vicarage Lane or a nearby road, we can help. We also carry out tests in Crouch (1 mile north-east), Selling (1 mile south), Neames Forstal (1 mile south-east), South Street (1 mile east) and Hogben's Hill (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (7 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (11 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.9 miles south-east). Open spaces near Gushmere include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Sondes Arms (0.5 miles east)
How it works
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, even for a single sample. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a picture if you can
- We quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any parking restrictions
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
We take a small piece of the coating, from a discreet spot.
Flues and tanks
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
What happens next
You get a written laboratory result for each sample, stating whether asbestos was detected and what type.
Once we are done:
- Group several materials into one visit
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
- Photos of the material help us plan
Avoid these
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Don’t break off a piece to test yourself.
Limits to be aware of
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Soffit boards
- Garage roof sheets
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
- Bitumen adhesive
- Pipe lagging
Doing it yourself?
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.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
What we deal with in Gushmere
Building products contained asbestos until the 1999 ban, so pre-2000 buildings across Kent may have it.
Typical jobs in Gushmere include:
- Results builders ask for before work
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Panels behind old heaters
- A material damaged during DIY
If you work at a school like Selling Church of England Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
Questions to ask before you book
- Areas included and excluded
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Whether extra samples cost more
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
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Your options compared
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 usually just need a test. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Records for your files
- Covering London and the South East
- Every main survey type
Take a look at how we price jobs or published price ranges.
What affects the price in Gushmere
The cost depends on:
- The building’s size and layout
- Material and condition
- The type of survey you need
- Parking and access charges
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Where we could park
- A picture of the whole area
- A rough size or measurement
- A close-up from a safe distance
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site