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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Hickmans Green, Kent
Asbestos testing for properties in Hickmans Green and Kent: asbestos testing with written results.
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
Asbestos help in Hickmans Green
How asbestos testing works in Hickmans Green
We take each sample with controls to keep dust down: the material is damped, a small piece removed, sealed in a bag and the sample point sealed. It’s safer than DIY sampling. From lab results for contractors before they start and corrugated roof sheets, we cover soffit boards, floor tiles and flue pipes and more.
Village homes in towns and villages like Hickmans Green often mix old and newer materials, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Hickmans Green (ME13)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
You get a written laboratory result for each sample, showing whether asbestos was found and the type.
Once we are done:
- Make the area easy to reach
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Photos of the material help us plan
Avoid these
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris.
Don’t break off a piece to test yourself.
Also near Hickmans Green
Also in Hickmans Green
Duty holders and landlords in Hickmans Green
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- The type of survey you need
- Parking and access charges
- How much sampling is needed
- The building’s size and layout
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- A clear close-up
- The access route
- The parking area
- Cracks or breaks
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
What we do and don’t cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a picture; only a lab can
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Roof felt
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
- Panels behind heaters
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen adhesive
- Artex and textured ceilings
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Options to consider in Hickmans Green
Air tests aren’t the same as material tests. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Reports and results you can share
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Clear next steps
See our prices page and published price ranges.
Testing around Hickmans Green
Hickmans Green is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Anywhere in Hickmans Green, just send the postcode. Hickmans Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work.
For rented homes around Selling station, testing before work avoids delays. If your home is one of the older properties in Hickmans Green, near St Barnabas or elsewhere, get suspect materials tested before you start. Hickmans Green is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common. The coast is within about 6 miles, where weathered soffits and porch canopies are common testing jobs.
For tests in ME13, just send the postcode and a few photos. Neighbouring places we cover include Winterbourne (1 mile south-east), Boughton under Blean (1 mile north-east), Oversland (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile south-west) and Crouch (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.1 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.4 miles east). The countryside around Hickmans Green includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Queens Head pub (0.6 miles north)
Step by step
We start by agreeing exactly what to sample, then sample each material with controls to limit dust. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- We take each sample safely and seal it
- An accredited lab analyses them
- We send the result and explain it
Getting ready
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about parking and access
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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What we deal with in Hickmans Green
Most exposure happens when someone disturbs a material without knowing it contains asbestos. A test beforehand prevents it.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Debris found after DIY
- Porch canopies
- One-off checks in rented property
- Panels behind old heaters
At a school like Boughton-under-Blean and Dunkirk Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
What your quote should include
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- The scope, in writing
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Questions from Hickmans Green
Do you cover Hickmans Green and the area around Selling station?
Yes, we cover Hickmans Green and the area towards Selling station, about 1 mile south-west.
Do you cover Hickmans Green from London?
We cover Hickmans Green, about 48 miles from central London.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Do I need more than one sample?
Normally one per material, with extra where the same material appears in different places. We will recommend a number once we know more.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note