Brighton and Hove · England
Asbestos Testing for Kemptown
Worried about asbestos in Kemptown? We provide sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials, explained in plain English.
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Corrugated roof sheets
Asbestos testing for Kemptown
Testing materials in Kemptown
Kemptown is about 1 mile south-east of Brighton, in Brighton and Hove. For tests in Kemptown, tell us about parking and access. We work in 30 places in Brighton and Hove.
For older homes anywhere in Kemptown, from near St George's Church outwards, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. Schools such as St Mary's Hall should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works. Kemptown is within about 7 miles of the South Downs National Park, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing. The coast is within about a mile, where weathered soffits and porch canopies are common testing jobs.
Anywhere in BN2, asbestos testing is available. We can help with tests on streets such as Abbey Road, Manor Road and Eastern Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Kemptown. Nearby, we also cover Whitehawk (1 mile north-east), Carlton Hill (1 mile north-west), Hanover (1 mile north-west), Brighton (1 mile north-west) and West Hill (2 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Brighton and Hove (3 miles north-west), Hove (3 miles west), Aldrington (3 miles west), Withdean (3 miles north-west), Hangleton (4 miles north-west) and Patcham (4 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Brighton and Hove, Kemptown has buildings from every era.
Nearby you’ll also find Brighton Motor Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Churchill Square (1.4 miles west). Open spaces near Kemptown include Newmarket Hill and Whitehawk Hill.
- Nearby schools include St John the Baptist Catholic Primary School (within half a mile north) and Brighton Girls (1.7 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Saint George's Inn (within half a mile north-west)
How asbestos testing works in Kemptown
Before small jobs in Kemptown, people often test first: ceilings, floors, garage roofs and soffits are typical. Typical jobs include lab results for contractors before they start and garage and shed roofs before removal or repair, including panels behind heaters, garage roof sheets and flue pipes.
In a smaller place like Kemptown, testing is often for a garage roof, a shed or an old outbuilding. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Location
- Kemptown (BN2)
- County
- Brighton and Hove
- Service
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so you can’t go by looks or age alone.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Tiles found under carpet
- Porch canopies
- Results builders ask for before work
- Boiler cupboard panels
If you let property close to Brighton station, testing before work avoids delays.
What your quote should include
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- The report contents
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
Responsibilities for owners
If you manage or own a block in Kemptown, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Kemptown: your questions answered
Do older homes in Kemptown have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Kemptown and the area around Brighton station?
Yes. Brighton station is about 1.3 miles north-west of Kemptown, and we cover both.
Should I use a home testing kit?
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples. We can take it for you.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be done by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. Ask us and we’ll explain what applies to your job.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Do you work in flats?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
The process
We start by agreeing exactly what to sample, then take each sample with the area damped and the point sealed afterwards. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- You get a quote for the samples
- We visit, take the samples and seal each point
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Preparing for the visit
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
A small sample of the coating is enough.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, as one may contain asbestos when the other does not.
Choosing the right option
Testing before work typically costs less than dealing with asbestos found halfway through a job, when work has to stop and the area may need decontaminating. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Reports and results you can share
- Condition assessed for every material
- Reports that say what wasn’t accessed
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- Travel and parking
- Material and condition
- The quantity or area
- The type of survey you need
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- The parking area
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Labels, if any
- A close-up from a safe distance
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
After we’ve finished in Kemptown
A positive result isn’t a reason to panic: leave and manage it, cover it, or remove it before work.
To avoid problems in future:
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
- Group several materials into one visit
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Clear access to the area
Things not to do
Don’t break off a piece to test yourself.
Please do not take your own sample; tell us where it is and we’ll sample it safely.
Nearby places to Kemptown
Other services in Kemptown
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site