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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Radfield, Kent
Asbestos testing across Radfield, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Boiler cupboard panels
Asbestos help in Radfield
About our asbestos testing in Radfield
You cannot tell whether something contains asbestos by looking at it. Only a laboratory can tell you for sure, which is what our testing service in Radfield provides. Typical materials include garage roof sheets, textured ceilings and black adhesive, and people generally contact us about boiler cupboard panels and textured ceilings before a renovation.
In a village like Radfield, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Radfield (ME9)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Radfield questions
Do you cover small places like Radfield?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
How far is Radfield from London?
We cover Radfield, about 40 miles from central London.
How do I know if a material in Radfield contains asbestos?
Not by looking: only laboratory analysis of a sample can tell you for sure. We sample it and have it analysed.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE’s advice is that a competent person should take samples, as it means disturbing the material. We can do it for you.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically are not licensed.
How we work
If we see anything else suspicious, we’ll tell you, in case you want them tested as well. The work area is kept clear while we’re working.
- Let us know which materials you are worried about
- You get a quote for the samples
- We visit, take the samples and seal each point
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Getting ready
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Let us know if something’s broken
Getting a price
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Radfield properties and asbestos testing
Radfield is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. In Radfield, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Schools such as Teynham Parochial Church of England Primary School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works. For an older property in Radfield, whether near Church of St Lawrence or not, a quick test before work is sensible. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Tests anywhere in ME9 start with the postcode and some photos. For properties just outside Radfield, we cover Bogle (1 mile south-east), Tonge Corner (1 mile north), Rodmersham (1 mile south-west), Lynsted (1 mile south) and Bapchild (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (13 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles east) and Herne Bay (15 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (1.9 miles west) and Bayford Court (2 miles north-west).
- Schools near Radfield include Sittingbourne Community College (1.2 miles west)
- Local pubs include Fox pub (less than half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.6 miles north-west)
Limits to be aware of
Here’s what asbestos testing covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Panels behind heaters
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Soffit boards
- Roof felt
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles are often found under newer floors; test them before they come up.
Boards and panels
If it’s insulating board, most work on it is licensed, so the result matters.
Towns and villages near Radfield
More for properties in Radfield
Choosing the right option
You can buy home testing kits, but you have to disturb the material yourself to use one. HSE advises that a competent person takes samples. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why choose us
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
See how we quote and published price ranges.
Afterwards
If no asbestos is found, work can typically go ahead normally.
Once we’re done:
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Clear access to the area
What to avoid
Do not break off a piece to test yourself.
Photos are helpful, as long as you do not disturb anything.
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- How much there is
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- How big the building is
- How much sampling is needed
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- An idea of size
- Street parking nearby
- An overall view
- A clear close-up
Send us the address in Radfield, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
Duty holders and landlords in Radfield
If you manage or own a block in Radfield, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note