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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Shadoxhurst, Kent
Found something that might be asbestos in Shadoxhurst? We provide asbestos testing with written results, explained in plain English.
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Answers trades need before starting
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
Asbestos testing in Shadoxhurst
For businesses and landlords in Shadoxhurst
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
About our asbestos testing in Shadoxhurst
A test answers one question: is this material asbestos? We sample suspect materials in Shadoxhurst and have them analysed by an accredited laboratory, so you know before you drill, sand or remove anything. Typical materials include black adhesive, garage roof sheets and soffit boards, and people generally contact us about floor tiles and black adhesive and garage roofs before replacement.
In a village like Shadoxhurst, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Where
- Shadoxhurst (TN26)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
We wear suitable protective equipment and keep the work area clear, even for a single sample. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start.
- Send us photos of the material
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- We visit and take the samples
- The samples go to an accredited laboratory
- We explain what the result means for your plans
Before we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Clear the way to the work area
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
A small sample of the coating is enough.
Roof felt and mastics
Older bitumen felts and mastics sometimes contain asbestos.
Why people call us in Shadoxhurst
Most exposure happens when someone disturbs a material without knowing it contains asbestos. Testing first avoids that.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
- Answers trades need before starting
- Porch canopies
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
For older homes anywhere in Shadoxhurst, from near Church of St Peter and St Paul outwards, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether VAT is included
- Areas included and excluded
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What the report or result will contain
Questions from Shadoxhurst
Do you work near Ham Street station?
Yes, we cover Shadoxhurst and the area towards Ham Street station, about 3.1 miles south-east.
How far is Shadoxhurst from London?
Shadoxhurst is about 48 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be done by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. Ask us and we’ll explain what applies to your job.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Weighing up your options
You can buy home testing kits, but you take the sample yourself, which means disturbing the material. HSE recommends a competent person does the sampling. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in Shadoxhurst
- Covering London and the South East
- The right survey for your plans
- Accredited laboratory results
- Condition ratings, not just a list
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- Travel and parking
- Access to the area
- The quantity or area
- The size and age of the building
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Street parking nearby
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
You will get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Afterwards
Some results mean the work is licensed, and we’ll explain what that involves.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Tell us what work you’re planning
- Photos of the material help us plan
Things not to do
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t try to clean it up.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Testing around Shadoxhurst
Shadoxhurst is about 3 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Properties in Shadoxhurst range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Shadoxhurst is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
If you work at a school like John Wallis Academy, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register. If you let flats near Ham Street station, testing before work avoids delays. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 8 miles, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
This part of Kent takes in TN26, and your test can be anywhere in it. Streets in the area include The Street, Park Farm Close and Woodchurch Road, and asbestos testing is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Shadoxhurst, we also cover Stubb's Cross (1 mile north-east), Chilmington Green (2 miles north), Kingsnorth (2 miles east), Fleeden (2 miles north) and Stanhope (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (3 miles north-east), Folkestone (15 miles east), Faversham (15 miles north), Hythe (12 miles east), Davington (15 miles north) and Preston (14 miles north).
Well-known places in the area include Woodchurch Village Life Museum (2.9 miles south-west) and William Harvey Hospital (4.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Orlestone Forest.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note