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Asbestos Testing for Old Hawkinge
Any pre-2000 building in Old Hawkinge may contain asbestos. Our asbestos testing service covers asbestos sampling and testing.
- Soffit boards
- Something broken during building work
- Boiler cupboard panels
Need asbestos testing in Old Hawkinge?
How asbestos testing works in Old Hawkinge
A test is a simple, definite way to find out. You will learn whether it contains asbestos and what kind, and we will explain what that means for your plans in Old Hawkinge. We often deal with floor tiles, soffit boards and flue pipes, and people typically contact us about soffits and porch canopies before replacement and panels behind old heaters.
In towns and villages like Old Hawkinge, 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 leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Area
- Old Hawkinge (CT18)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Testing can show a material doesn’t contain asbestos at all, which saves time and money.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Something broken during building work
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
If you live in an older house in Old Hawkinge, get suspect materials tested before you start.
What to look for in a quote
- The scope, in writing
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Whether VAT is included
- The report contents
How we price asbestos testing
What changes the cost:
- The building’s size and layout
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How much there is
- How easy it is to reach
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- Visible markings
- Street parking nearby
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Cracks or breaks
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’ll advise.
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the results with your property records, for future work or a sale.
Going forward:
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
Things not to do
Please don’t take your own sample.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Testing materials in Old Hawkinge
Old Hawkinge is about 1 mile east of Hawkinge, in Kent. If your test is in Old Hawkinge, let us know about access. Old Hawkinge is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
If you’re a letting agent with homes near Folkestone Central station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. Schools such as Hawkinge Primary School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works. Old Hawkinge is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common. Old Hawkinge is within about 3 miles of the coast; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
This part of Kent takes in CT18. From Standen Lane and Church Hill or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. For properties just outside Old Hawkinge, we cover Hawkinge (1 mile west), Densole (2 miles north-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles west) and Selsted (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (5 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (5 miles east).
Nearby you will also find Folkestone Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south). Within reach you will find Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Nearby schools include Turner Free School (2.3 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find White Horse pub (0.7 miles west)
What we do and don’t cover
So you know what to expect:
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a photo
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Soffit boards
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Bitumen adhesive
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
- Panels behind heaters
- Water tanks
- Roof felt
What else we do in Old Hawkinge
For landlords, agents and businesses
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Materials we deal with
Cement sheets
Roof sheets are sampled safely from the edge, as asbestos cement roofs are fragile.
Roof felt and mastics
Some bitumen products contain asbestos.
How it works
We wear suitable protective equipment and keep the work area clear, however small the job. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- An accredited lab analyses them
- We send the result and explain it
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out previous surveys
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Old Hawkinge questions
Do you cover Old Hawkinge and the area around Folkestone Central station?
Yes, we cover Old Hawkinge and the area towards Folkestone Central station, about 2.3 miles south.
Do older homes in Old Hawkinge have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Air testing for clearance is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. Ask us and we’ll explain what applies to your job.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Can I do it myself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note