Kent · England
Asbestos Testing in Sevenoaks
Asbestos testing in Sevenoaks: asbestos testing with written results. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- One-off checks in rented property
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Porch canopies
Asbestos testing in Sevenoaks
How asbestos testing works in Sevenoaks
Sampling is done carefully: the material is damped, a small piece removed, sealed in a bag and the sample point sealed. That is safer than breaking off a piece yourself. From tiles found under carpet and corrugated roof sheets, we cover flue pipes, black adhesive and panels behind heaters and more.
In places like Sevenoaks, we often test Artex, old tiles and garage roofs, before a renovation or repair. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you run a business from older premises in Sevenoaks, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Common reasons for tests in Sevenoaks
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Kent may have it.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Results builders ask for before work
- Boiler cupboard panels
If you let flats near Sevenoaks station, a single material can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- Survey methods in line with HSG264
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- VAT, clearly stated
- Which laboratory analyses samples
Your questions about asbestos testing in Sevenoaks
Do you work near Sevenoaks station?
Yes. Sevenoaks station is close to the centre of Sevenoaks, and we cover the whole area.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Do you work in Sevenoaks?
Yes, Sevenoaks is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
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 test textured ceilings?
Yes, we do: a small piece of the coating is sampled and analysed. Older textured coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
How can I get a price?
Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
How we price asbestos testing
What changes the cost:
- How easy it is to reach
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- Material and condition
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Approximate dimensions
- Where we could park
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
How we work
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, even for a single sample. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
How to prepare
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Read more
Asbestos testing in Sevenoaks: local notes
Sevenoaks is about 19 miles south-east of London, in Kent. For tests in Sevenoaks, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 19 miles away.
For properties on main roads such as the A21 and A25, let us know where we can park. For older homes anywhere in Sevenoaks, from near St John the Baptist outwards, get suspect materials tested before you start. Sevenoaks is within about 4 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Wherever your property is in TN13, TN14, TN15 and TN8, we can help with asbestos testing. Whether your property is on London Road, High Street and Church Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Sevenoaks sits on or near the A21 and A25; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Neighbouring places we cover include Riverhead (1 mile west), Kippington (1 mile south), Dunton Green (1 mile north-west), Bessels Green (1 mile west) and Chipstead (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (15 miles east), Dartford (11 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (11 miles south), Gravesend (13 miles north-east), Tonbridge (7 miles south-east) and Northfleet (13 miles north-east). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Sevenoaks has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Other landmarks nearby include Sevenoaks Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Kemsing Castle Bank (2.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Sevenoaks includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Sevenoaks include Knole Academy (within half a mile north) and New Beacon School (1.4 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Rifleman pub (under half a mile north-east)
Places near Sevenoaks
Other services in Sevenoaks
Doing it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
What happens next
Keep the results with your property records, for future work or a sale.
After we’ve finished:
- Ask us if you are unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Let us know what you want to do next
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
What to avoid
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Materials we deal with
Roof felt and mastics
Some bitumen products contain asbestos.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles are often found under newer floors; test them before they come up.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a photo; only a lab can
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Sevenoaks
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
- Soffit boards
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
- Floor tiles
- Garage roof sheets
- Pipe lagging
- Water tanks
- Bitumen adhesive
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site