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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Sellindge, Kent
Asbestos testing in Sellindge and across Kent: asbestos sampling and testing.
- Panels behind old heaters
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
Asbestos testing near Sellindge
Asbestos testing near Sellindge
Asbestos materials often look just like materials without it. The only reliable way to know is laboratory analysis of a sample, which is what our testing service in Sellindge provides. Typical jobs include boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit and soffit boards, involving black adhesive, flue pipes and textured ceilings.
In areas like Sellindge, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, since cement sheeting was widely used. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Sellindge (TN25)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- You receive
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Options to consider in Sellindge
A lab result is far more reliable than guessing from photos. Photos help us plan, but the lab gives the answer. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why us?
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Practical recommendations
- Condition assessed for every material
Take a look at how we price jobs and the cost guide.
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
How we price asbestos testing
Every quote reflects:
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
- How big the building is
- How much sampling is needed
- The quantity or area
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- The access route
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The parking area
- A rough size or measurement
You will get a written quote. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what asbestos testing does and doesn’t cover:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Pipe lagging
- Bitumen adhesive
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Soffit boards
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
- Floor tiles
Testing materials in Sellindge
Sellindge is about 4 miles north-west of Hythe, in Kent. If your test is in Sellindge, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in 922 places across Kent. We work right across the region, from Sellindge to Canterbury (13 miles away).
If you let flats near Westenhanger station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. For an older property in Sellindge, whether near Church of St Mary or not, a quick test before work is sensible. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing. Sellindge is within about 5 miles of the coast; weathered soffits and canopies on coastal homes are worth testing before replacement.
We handle tests in every part of the TN25 postcode area. Your property could be on Downs Way, Woodlees Close and Swan Green, wherever it is in Sellindge. We also carry out tests in Moorstock (1 mile north), Stanford (2 miles east), Postling (3 miles east), Stowting (3 miles north-east) and Skeete (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (6 miles north-west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (13 miles east), Folkestone (7 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north) and Hythe (4 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include William Harvey Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Lympne Castle (2.4 miles south). The countryside around Sellindge includes Tolsford Hill and Hatch Park.
How it works
Taking a sample is typically quick; the laboratory analysis takes longer. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- 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
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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Why people call us in Sellindge
A test can stop you paying for removal you don’t need, which saves time and money.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Soffit boards
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Results builders ask for before work
At a school like Sellindge Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
Questions to ask before booking
- Areas included and excluded
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- If the price includes VAT
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
What it might be made of
Boards and panels
If it’s insulating board, most work on it is licensed, so the result matters.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, because results can differ.
Responsibilities for owners
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Common questions in Sellindge
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you come out to small villages like Sellindge?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site