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Asbestos Testing for Old Wives Lees
Asbestos testing for Old Wives Lees: laboratory testing of suspect materials. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- A material damaged during DIY
- Panels behind old heaters
- Garage roofs before replacement
Asbestos testing in Old Wives Lees
Options to consider in Old Wives Lees
A lab result is far more reliable than guessing from photos. We can tell you whether something looks like it could contain asbestos, but only a lab can confirm it. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Condition assessed for every material
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
Asbestos testing near Old Wives Lees
A test is a simple, definite way to find out. The result shows whether asbestos was found and, if so, which type, and we’ll explain your options. Typical materials include textured ceilings, garage roof sheets and floor tiles, and people typically contact us about floor tiles and black adhesive and something broken during building work.
In a village like Old Wives Lees, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Where
- Old Wives Lees (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Afterwards
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Old Wives Lees
Also in Old Wives Lees
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
What happens next
Some results mean the work is licensed, and we’ll explain what that involves.
Once we are done:
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Make the area easy to reach
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
Avoid these
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
What’s included, and what isn’t
It’s worth knowing what asbestos testing does and doesn’t cover:
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- Testing does not look for anything else, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials in Old Wives Lees
- Flue pipes
- Soffit boards
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks
- Bitumen adhesive
- Floor tiles
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
- Garage roof sheets
For businesses and landlords in Old Wives Lees
If you run a business from older premises in Old Wives Lees, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Common questions in Old Wives Lees
How far is Old Wives Lees from London?
Old Wives Lees is about 49 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you come out to small villages like Old Wives Lees?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
When will I get the result?
Timing varies with the lab’s workload. You will get an estimate when we quote.
Materials we deal with
Roof felt and mastics
Older bitumen felts and mastics sometimes contain asbestos.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles are often found under newer floors; test before lifting them.
What happens
If we spot other materials that might contain asbestos, we’ll mention them, in case you want them tested as well. It helps if we can park nearby.
- Send us photos of the material
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- Material and condition
- The building’s size and layout
- Parking and access charges
- The number of materials to sample
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Where we could park
- Cracks or breaks
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Old Wives Lees properties and asbestos testing
Old Wives Lees is about 5 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. We work across Old Wives Lees and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover 922 places across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you live in an older house in Old Wives Lees, test any suspect materials before renovation. For rented homes around Chilham station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. Old Wives Lees 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 CT4 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on Cherry Orchard, Cobbs Hill and Green Lane. Other places close to Old Wives Lees we cover include Chilham (1 mile south), Mountain Street (1 mile south), Oversland (2 miles north), Neames Forstal (2 miles north-west) and Shottenden (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (7 miles north) and Faversham (5 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Chilham Castle (0.9 miles south-west) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.1 miles east). Open spaces near Old Wives Lees include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Star Inn (under half a mile north-west)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site