Medway · England
Asbestos Testing in Sharnal Street
Asbestos testing for Sharnal Street: laboratory testing of suspect materials. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Answers trades need before starting
Need asbestos testing in Sharnal Street?
Asbestos testing near Sharnal Street
A test is a simple, definite way to find out. The result shows whether asbestos was found and, if so, which type, and we will explain your options. From something broken during building work and boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit, we deal with soffit boards, floor tiles and flue pipes and more.
In a village like Sharnal Street, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Sharnal Street (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Covers
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you run a business from older premises in Sharnal Street, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
For managing agents and freeholders in Sharnal Street, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Options to consider in Sharnal Street
Testing before work normally costs less than dealing with asbestos found halfway through a job, when everything stops and areas may need cleaning. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Condition assessed for every material
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Work done to the regulations
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
See how we quote and published price ranges.
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How it works
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, so it stays safe until the result arrives. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Get in touch with photos
- 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
- You get the result with advice on next steps
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Dig out previous surveys
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
Artex and similar coatings are a frequent request. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Tiles are often found under newer floors; test them before they come up.
Common questions in Sharnal Street
Do you cover Sharnal Street and the area around Gillingham (Kent) station?
Yes, we cover Sharnal Street and the area towards Gillingham (Kent) station, about 3.9 miles south.
Do you come out to small villages like Sharnal Street?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
When will I get the result?
Timing depends on the lab. We’ll tell you the expected timing when we quote.
What happens if the test is positive?
A positive result tells you the type of asbestos found. Then the options depend on the material, its condition and your plans: leave it, cover it, or remove it.
Should I use a home testing kit?
HSE’s advice is that a competent person should take samples, because the material has to be disturbed. Ask us to take it.
After the job
Each sample gets a written result, showing whether asbestos was found and the type.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- Test everything you are worried about at once
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Make the area easy to reach
Things not to do
Photos are helpful, as long as you don’t disturb anything.
Do not break off a piece to test yourself; tell us where it is and we will sample it safely.
What’s included, and what isn’t
A few things to be aware of:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Common materials
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Roof felt
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Flue pipes
- Panels behind heaters
How we price asbestos testing
Prices vary with:
- How big the building is
- How many outbuildings are included
- How much there is
- Which survey type fits your plans
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A rough size or measurement
- Labels, if any
- Where we could park
Each job is priced individually. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Asbestos testing in Sharnal Street: local notes
Sharnal Street is about 5 miles north of Gillingham, in Medway. Homes, landlords and businesses in Sharnal Street contact us for tests. Sharnal Street is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we work. Our area stretches from Sharnal Street to Canterbury (about 24 miles away).
Parents and staff at schools such as High Halstow Primary Academy can ask about the school’s asbestos management. If your home is one of the older properties in Sharnal Street, near Church of St Margaret or elsewhere, a quick test before work is sensible.
We carry out tests all over ME3 and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover include Fenn Street (1 mile north-east), High Halstow (1 mile north-west), Tunbridge Hill (1 mile south-east), Kingsnorth (1 mile south-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (5 miles south), Chatham (6 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south-west), Rainham (6 miles south), Strood (5 miles south-west) and Luton (5 miles south).
A little further out are Upnor Castle (3.2 miles south-west) and Medway Maritime Hospital (4.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Bishop Saltings.
- Nearby schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (1.8 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Red Dog Public House (0.9 miles north-west)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site