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Asbestos Testing in Kemsley Street
Looking for asbestos testing in Kemsley Street? We work across Kemsley Street and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Results builders ask for before work
- A material damaged during DIY
- Panels behind old heaters
Asbestos help in Kemsley Street
After the job
The sample point is sealed when we take the sample, so it’s safe while you wait.
Going forward:
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
Don’ts
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Keep everyone away from damaged material, and do not sweep or vacuum up debris.
Asbestos testing in Kemsley Street
Asbestos testing tells you whether a specific material contains asbestos In Kemsley Street, we take samples of suspect materials and send them to an accredited laboratory, so you know before you drill, sand or remove anything. From answers trades need before starting and something broken during building work, we deal with garage roof sheets, textured ceilings and soffit boards.
Rural properties near Kemsley Street may have materials of very different ages, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Kemsley Street (ME7)
- County
- Medway
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
Each sample is small, sealed in a bag, labelled and logged, then go off to the lab. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- Samples are taken with controls
- An accredited lab analyses them
- We send the result and explain it
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. 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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Testing around Kemsley Street
Kemsley Street is about 3 miles south of Gillingham, in Medway. Kemsley Street is within our Medway area, whatever the size of the job. Kemsley Street is one of 68 places in Medway we cover. Our area stretches from Kemsley Street to Canterbury (about 22 miles away).
For an older property in Kemsley Street, whether near Church of St Peter or not, test any suspect materials before renovation. At a school like Deanwood Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. Kemsley Street is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
Tests anywhere in ME7 start with the postcode and some photos. Close by, we cover Bredhurst (1 mile west), Scragged Oak (1 mile south), Dunn Street (1 mile south-west), Park Wood (1 mile north-east) and Lower Cox Street (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (3 miles north), Chatham (3 miles north-west), Rochester (6 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles north-west) and Twydall (3 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include KIMS hospital (3.5 miles south-west) and Allington Castle (4.3 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Burham Down and Detling Hill.
- Local schools include Rainham School for Girls (2.1 miles north)
Duty holders and landlords in Kemsley Street
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Kemsley Street, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Typical tests in Kemsley Street
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples, because taking a sample disturbs the material.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Results builders ask for before work
- Debris found after DIY
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Panels behind old heaters
If you’re a letting agent with homes near Rainham (Kent) station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering.
Comparing quotes
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether extra samples cost more
Your questions about asbestos testing in Kemsley Street
Could my house in Kemsley Street contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Which option is right?
A test or a full survey? A test covers particular materials; a survey covers everything in scope. Small jobs normally just need a test. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Every main survey type
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Clear next steps
See how we quote and the cost guide.
What it might be made of
Floor tiles and adhesive
You may find tiles under carpet or laminate; test them before they come up.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings and walls are among the most common things people ask us to test. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
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The scope of asbestos testing
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so bigger work needs a survey
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Water tanks
- Panels behind heaters
- Soffit boards
- Pipe lagging
- Floor tiles
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured ceilings
Prices and what affects them
When we quote, we look at:
- The size and age of the building
- The size of the job
- How easy it is to reach
- How much sampling is needed
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Street parking nearby
- A rough size or measurement
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site