A surveyor in a half-mask respirator holding a scraper and a sealed sample bag inside a house

Kent · England

Asbestos Testing for Paddock

Asbestos testing in Paddock, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.

Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair

Asbestos testing near Paddock

How asbestos testing works in Paddock

If something has been damaged during work in Paddock, stop first. Testing a sample tells you what you are dealing with, and what to do next. Common materials are textured ceilings, panels behind heaters and floor tiles, and typical jobs are tiles found under carpet and results builders ask for before work.

Rural properties near Paddock may have materials of very different ages, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. We only recommend work that’s needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.

Where: Paddock (TN25)
County: Kent
What we do: Samples analysed by an accredited lab
You receive: A written result for each sample
Price: Written quote for your job
Phone: 07833 053 749
Last updated: 26 October 2026

A sample being taken from an outbuilding

Step by step

The sample point is sealed, leaving the material safe while you wait for the result. It helps if we can park nearby.

Tell us what you’d like tested
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

Before we arrive

Keep away from the material in the meantime
Mention any parking restrictions
Clear belongings, but leave the material alone

Getting a price

The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.

Tell us what you need

Helpful guides

What does asbestos look like?

Testing materials in Paddock

Paddock is about 5 miles north of Ashford, in Kent. Properties in Paddock range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Paddock is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Paddock to Canterbury (11 miles away).

For rented homes around Charing station, testing before work avoids delays. For older homes anywhere in Paddock, from near Church of St Cosmas and St Damian outwards, test any suspect materials before renovation. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.

Here we cover the TN25 postcode area, and your test can be anywhere in it. From Canterbury Road and Green Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Challock (1 mile east), Pested (1 mile north-east), Stocker's Head (2 miles west), Charing Hill (2 miles west) and Stalisfield (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (5 miles south), Canterbury (11 miles north-east), Sittingbourne (10 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles north-east) and Faversham (7 miles north).

Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (4.8 miles east) and William Harvey Hospital (5.8 miles south-east).

Nearby schools include The Hayesbrook School (2 miles south)
Pubs nearby include The Chequers pub (0.8 miles east)

Map of Paddock © OpenStreetMap contributors

Common reasons for tests in Paddock

HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples, since sampling disturbs the material.

If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:

Soffit boards
Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
Floor tiles and black adhesive
Garage roofs before replacement

Schools such as Challock Primary School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works.

Questions to ask before you book

Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
The survey type, as defined in HSG264
Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
The scope, in writing

Choosing an asbestos contractor

Duty holders and landlords in Paddock

Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Paddock must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.

Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.

Should you do it yourself?

Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.

With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.

What it costs

What changes the cost:

Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
The quantity or area
How big the building is
Location, parking and any London charges

We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.

Sending photos

Photos often save us a visit:

Street parking nearby
Cracks or breaks
An idea of size
An overall view

Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.

Paddock questions

Do you cover small places like Paddock?

Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.

Is asbestos common in Paddock homes?

Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.

What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?

Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice.

Does weather affect the work?

That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.

Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?

Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.

Can you quote from photos?

Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.

Should all asbestos be removed?

Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.

Can I take a sample myself?

HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, because sampling disturbs the material. We can take it for you.

Materials, one by one

Boards and panels

Boards in boiler cupboards, behind heaters or as soffits can be asbestos insulating board. Testing identifies them.

Roof felt and mastics

We can test felt before a flat roof is replaced.

After the job

The sample point is sealed when we take the sample, so it’s safe while you wait.

Going forward:

Send photos of the material and where it is
Group several materials into one visit
Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
Keep the results for future work or a sale

What to avoid

Leave the material alone until the result is back.

Test before you book the builders, so there’s no delay later.

Weighing up your options

Testing before work typically costs less than dealing with asbestos found halfway through a job, when everything stops and areas may need cleaning. Our quotes are clear about VAT.