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Asbestos Testing in Neames Forstal
Need asbestos testing in Neames Forstal? We cover Neames Forstal and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Panels behind old heaters
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About our asbestos testing in Neames Forstal
If you’ve already disturbed a material during DIY in Neames Forstal, stop and keep people away from it. A test will show whether it contains asbestos, and what to do next. Typical jobs include a material damaged during DIY and results builders ask for before work, involving panels behind heaters, flue pipes and garage roof sheets.
In places like Neames Forstal, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Neames Forstal (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles are often found under newer floors; test before lifting them.
Boards and panels
Boards in boiler cupboards, behind heaters or as soffits can be asbestos insulating board. A test tells you which.
Places near Neames Forstal
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The process
The sample point is sealed, so it stays safe until the result arrives. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Let us know which materials you are worried about
- You get a quote for the samples
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
Getting ready
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
Send us the address in Neames Forstal, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Helpful guides
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Material and condition
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The building’s size and layout
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Cracks or breaks
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
FAQs for Neames Forstal
Do older homes in Neames Forstal have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Neames Forstal can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Neames Forstal?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Should I use a home testing kit?
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples. We can take it for you.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Air testing is a different job from material testing, and not one we do: clearance testing after licensed removal is carried out by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. We’ll tell you if your job needs it.
How can I get a price?
Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
How many samples will I need?
Generally one for each different material, sometimes more. Photos help us suggest a number.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Neames Forstal properties and asbestos testing
Neames Forstal is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. Anywhere in Neames Forstal, just send the postcode. Neames Forstal is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Neames Forstal to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
If you work at a school like Selling Church of England Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register. If you are a letting agent with homes near Selling station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Anywhere in ME13, asbestos testing is available. Whether your property is on Selling Road, Sondes Court and Haze Wood Close or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. For properties just outside Neames Forstal, we cover South Street (1 mile north-east), Gushmere (1 mile north-west), Crouch (1 mile north), Oversland (1 mile north-east) and Selling (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (10 miles south), Canterbury (6 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (7 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Tower keep castle at Chilham (2.4 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.9 miles east). The countryside around Neames Forstal includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Sondes Arms (within half a mile north)
What’s included, and what is not
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a photo
- Testing does not 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
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Neames Forstal
- Floor tiles
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Garage roof sheets
- Soffit boards
- Pipe lagging
- Bitumen adhesive
Why people call us in Neames Forstal
Many trades won’t touch older ceilings or floors without a test, and a written lab result gives them what they need.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Soffit boards
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Something broken during building work
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
For an older property in Neames Forstal, whether near Church of St Mary or not, get suspect materials tested before you start.
Questions to ask before you book
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Weighing up your options
No one can confirm asbestos from a picture. Photos help us plan, but the lab gives the answer. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in Neames Forstal
- Reports and results you can share
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Practical recommendations
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site