Kent · England
Asbestos Testing in Selsted
Any pre-2000 building in Selsted may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos sampling and testing.
- Results builders ask for before work
- Panels behind old heaters
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
Need asbestos testing in Selsted?
Selsted properties and asbestos testing
Selsted is about 5 miles north of Folkestone, in Kent. We work across Selsted and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Selsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Selsted to Canterbury (about 9 miles away).
If you’re a letting agent with homes near Shepherds Well station, a quick test between tenants is worth considering. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing. The coast is within about 6 miles, where weathered soffits and porch canopies are common testing jobs.
We cover tests across CT15 and the streets around it. Other places close to Selsted we cover include Swingfield Minnis (1 mile south), Wootton (1 mile north), Denton (2 miles north), Lodge Lees (2 miles north) and Shelvin (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (13 miles west), Canterbury (9 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles east), Folkestone (5 miles south), Whitstable (15 miles north-west) and Deal (10 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Royal Victoria Hospital (5 miles south) and Folkestone Castle (4.2 miles south). The countryside around Selsted includes Cheriton Hill.
About our asbestos testing in Selsted
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, anyone analysing samples to identify asbestos must be accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. Our samples go to an accredited lab, and you get the written result. We often deal with floor tiles, panels behind heaters and soffit boards, and typical jobs are floor tiles and black adhesive and checks before maintenance in rented homes.
Village homes in places like Selsted often mix old and newer materials, so each material needs its own test. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Selsted (CT15)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- Lab result in writing
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for tests in Selsted
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples, because taking a sample disturbs the material.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Panels behind old heaters
At a school like Selsted Church of England Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about.
What your quote should include
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The report contents
- The number of samples
Also near Selsted
What else we do in Selsted
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
A small sample of the coating is enough, from a discreet spot.
Cement sheets
Grey corrugated sheets on garages and sheds are a common request. A test confirms what the sheet is made of.
FAQs for Selsted
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you cover Selsted and the area around Shepherds Well station?
Yes. Shepherds Well station is about 3.2 miles north-east of Selsted, and we cover both.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
How it works
Each sample is small, sealed in a bag, labelled and logged, then go off to the lab. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Describe the material and send a photo
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Warn neighbours if needed
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
What’s included, and what isn’t
We are upfront about what’s included:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
- Soffit boards
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Water tanks
Choosing the right option
Testing before work generally costs less than dealing with asbestos found halfway through a job, when work has to stop and the area may need decontaminating. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why people choose us
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Accredited laboratory results
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Clear advice on your options
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Looking after things afterwards
If the result shows a higher-risk material such as insulating board or lagging, the work will normally be licensed, and we will explain what happens then.
Keeping things safe:
- Tell us if there is adhesive under tiles
- Test everything you are worried about at once
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Tell us what work you are planning
Avoid these
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
How we price asbestos testing
Prices vary with:
- Travel and parking
- Material and condition
- Which survey type fits your plans
- How big the building is
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
What to photograph:
- An idea of size
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Where we could park
- A close-up from a safe distance
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site