Kent · England
Asbestos Testing in Lunsford
Asbestos testing in Lunsford, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- One-off checks in rented property
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Something broken during building work
Asbestos testing for Lunsford
Asbestos testing near Lunsford
We take each sample with controls to keep dust down: we wet the area, take a small piece, bag it and seal the sample point. It’s safer than DIY sampling. Whether it’s single materials in rented homes between tenancies and floor tiles and black adhesive, we cover textured ceilings, floor tiles and panels behind heaters and more.
Properties in Lunsford with outbuildings may have roofs worth testing before work. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Lunsford (ME20)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- Lab result in writing
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Testing materials in Lunsford
Lunsford is about 5 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Properties in Lunsford range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Lunsford is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 26 miles away.
If you’re a letting agent with homes near New Hythe station, testing before work avoids delays. If your home is one of the older properties in Lunsford, near Church of the Holy Trinity or elsewhere, get suspect materials tested before you start.
For tests in ME20, just send the postcode and a few photos. Your property could be on Sassoon Close, Chaucer Way and Masefield Road or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cover New Hythe (1 mile east), Larkfield (1 mile south), Leybourne (1 mile south-west), Snodland (1 mile north) and Birling (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (5 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (13 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south-west) and Gravesend (9 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Maidstone Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Lunsford includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Schools near Lunsford include The Holmesdale School (0.9 miles north) and The Malling School (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include Freemasons Arms (0.6 miles north)
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Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Lunsford
- Water tanks
- Soffit boards
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
- Pipe lagging
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
After the job
File the results with your house paperwork, as they’re useful when you sell or carry out more work.
Going forward:
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- Not sure between a test and a survey? Ask
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
What to avoid
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris.
Get the result before work is booked, so there’s no delay later.
Typical tests in Lunsford
Many trades will not touch older ceilings or floors without a test, and a written lab result gives them what they need.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Debris found after DIY
- Corrugated roof sheets
If you work at a school like Lunsford Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
Comparing quotes
- The scope of the job, in writing
- The report contents
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
How it works
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, so it stays safe until the result arrives. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a picture if you can
- We quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We send the result and explain your options
Before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Clear the way to the work area
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
If your business premises in Lunsford were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
What it costs
Our quotes take into account:
- Which survey type fits your plans
- Material and condition
- The quantity or area
- 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. Every quote is individual.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- An idea of size
- Cracks or breaks
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
Questions from Lunsford
Do you cover Lunsford and the area around New Hythe station?
Yes, we cover Lunsford and the area towards New Hythe station, about 0.7 miles east.
Is asbestos common in Lunsford homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you test Artex in Lunsford?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
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.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Which option is right?
Home testing kits are available, but you have to disturb the material yourself to use one. HSE advises that a competent person takes samples. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
How we work in Lunsford
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Records for your files
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Every main survey type
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note