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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Hampton, Kent
Found something that might be asbestos in Hampton? Our service covers asbestos testing with written results, with clear advice at each step.
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Answers trades need before starting
Need asbestos testing in Hampton?
Asbestos testing for Hampton properties
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, anyone analysing samples to identify asbestos must be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. We use an accredited laboratory for every sample. Typical materials include panels behind heaters, floor tiles and textured ceilings, and typical jobs are textured ceilings before a renovation and garage and shed roofs before removal or repair.
In a smaller place like Hampton, testing is often for a garage roof, a shed or an old outbuilding. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Hampton (CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Hampton
A test can stop you paying for removal you do not need, so work can carry on normally.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Soffit boards
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
Parents and staff at schools such as Hampton Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management.
Questions to ask before booking
- The report contents
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Which areas are covered, and which aren’t
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Nearby places to Hampton
More for properties in Hampton
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: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
What’s included, and what isn’t
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
- Panels behind heaters
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
- Bitumen adhesive
- Roof felt
Afterwards
We seal the sample point when sampling, so the material is left safe in the meantime.
To avoid problems in future:
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- Make the area easy to reach
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- Group several materials into one visit
Avoid these
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris.
Asbestos testing in Hampton: local notes
Hampton is about 2 miles west of Herne Bay, in Kent. If your test is in Hampton, let us know about access. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 6 miles away.
If you let property close to Herne Bay station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. For older homes anywhere in Hampton, from near St Andrew's Church outwards, get suspect materials tested before you start. The coast is within about 2 miles; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
This part of Kent takes in CT6, and your test can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include Riley Avenue, Essex Avenue and Alvis Avenue, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. Other places close to Hampton we cover include Swalecliffe (2 miles south-west), West End (2 miles south), Chestfield (2 miles south-west), Tankerton (2 miles west) and Radfall (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (6 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (14 miles east), Broadstairs (14 miles east), Faversham (10 miles south-west) and Minster (13 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (2.2 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (2.8 miles west). Within reach you will find West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Schools near Hampton include Herne Bay High School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Hampton Inn (under half a mile north-east)
The process
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- We visit and take the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- We explain what the result means for your plans
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out previous surveys
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Make sure we can get to the area
Get a quote
You will get a written quote. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Hampton: your questions answered
Do you cover Hampton and the area around Herne Bay station?
Yes, we cover Hampton and the area towards Herne Bay station, about 1 mile south-east.
Do you cover Hampton from London?
Hampton is about 52 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Can I take a sample myself?
Sampling is best left to a competent person, according to HSE, as it means disturbing the material. We can do it for you.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What it might be made of
Roof felt and mastics
Felt can be tested before re-roofing.
Boards and panels
Some boards are insulating board, which is higher risk. Testing identifies them.
How we price asbestos testing
The cost depends on:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The number of materials to sample
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The parking area
- How we’d reach it
- A close-up from a safe distance
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Options to consider in Hampton
Air tests aren’t the same as material tests. Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be carried out by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear next steps
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site