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Asbestos Testing in Kemsley
Found something that might be asbestos in Kemsley? We provide laboratory testing of suspect materials, explained in plain English.
- One-off checks in rented property
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Soffit boards
Get a quote for Kemsley
How asbestos testing works in Kemsley
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, anyone analysing samples to identify asbestos must be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. Our samples go to an accredited lab, and you get the written result. Common materials are floor tiles, textured ceilings and garage roof sheets, and people usually contact us about boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit and soffit boards.
Properties in Kemsley with outbuildings may have roofs worth testing before work. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Kemsley (ME10, ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Testing materials in Kemsley
Kemsley is about 1 mile north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Kemsley has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Kemsley is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
If your home is one of the older properties in Kemsley, near Parish Church of the Holy Trinity or elsewhere, test any suspect materials before renovation. If you let flats near Kemsley station, testing before work avoids delays. Kemsley is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
For tests in ME10 and ME9, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on Court Road, Menin Road and Hurst Lane or the roads around them, wherever it is in Kemsley. If your property is just outside Kemsley, we also cover Howt Green (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile south), Iwade (1 mile north-west) and Murston (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Davington (7 miles south-east) and Foley Park (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Castle Rough (0.6 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (0.8 miles south-west).
- Local schools include Borden Grammar School (1.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Three Hats Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
- Local facilities include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.8 miles south-west)
Kemsley: your questions answered
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you work near Kemsley station?
Yes. Kemsley station is close to the centre of Kemsley, and we cover the whole area.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
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 will tell you if your job needs it.
How long do test results take?
It depends on the laboratory’s workload. We will tell you the expected timing when we quote.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
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.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
How many samples will I need?
One for each different material, and sometimes more where the same material is in several places. We’ll suggest a number when we see the photos.
Duty holders and landlords in Kemsley
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
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After we have finished in Kemsley
If asbestos is found, we’ll explain your options: it may be left, covered or removed, depending on your plans.
Once we’re done:
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Send photos of the material and where it is
Avoid these
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and do not try to clean it up.
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles and adhesive
Old tiles and black adhesive can be tested separately, because results can differ.
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
Good to know
Worth knowing before you book:
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a photo; only a lab can
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
- Roof felt
- Soffit boards
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Panels behind heaters
- Water tanks
- Pipe lagging
- Bitumen adhesive
- Flue pipes
Common reasons for tests in Kemsley
Many products were made both with and without asbestos, so appearance and age are not enough.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Debris found after DIY
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Tiles found under carpet
Schools such as Kemsley Primary Academy should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works.
Questions to ask before booking
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether extra samples cost more
Doing it yourself?
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.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
How we price asbestos testing
We base our quote on:
- The number of materials to sample
- How easy it is to reach
- The building’s size and layout
- Which survey type fits your plans
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Visible markings
- Where we could park
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A close-up from a safe distance
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
The process
If we see anything else suspicious, we’ll tell you, in case you want them tested as well. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- Samples are taken with controls
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the written result and our advice
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site