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Asbestos Testing in Sheldwich
Asbestos testing in Sheldwich: laboratory testing of suspect materials. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Porch canopies
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Answers trades need before starting
Asbestos testing in Sheldwich
A closer look at the materials
Boards and panels
Insulating board needs licensed work in most cases, so the result matters.
Cement sheets
Roof sheets are sampled safely from the edge, as asbestos cement roofs are fragile.
Asbestos testing near Sheldwich
The regulations require asbestos analysis to be done by an accredited laboratory. Our samples go to an accredited lab, and you get the written result. Typical materials include textured ceilings, flue pipes and panels behind heaters, and typical jobs are a material damaged during DIY and garage and shed roofs before removal or repair.
Rural properties near Sheldwich may have materials of very different ages, so each material needs its own test. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Sheldwich (ME13)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Sheldwich
What else we do in Sheldwich
Sheldwich: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Sheldwich?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you work on properties 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.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
When will I get the result?
It depends on the laboratory’s workload. We will tell you the expected timing when we quote.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Weighing up your options
How many samples? Each different material needs its own sample, and sometimes tiles and adhesive or coatings in different rooms need separate samples. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Sheldwich
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear written quotes
- Recommendations in plain English
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Typical tests in Sheldwich
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, since sampling disturbs the material.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
For rented homes around Selling station, testing before work avoids delays.
Comparing quotes
- VAT, clearly stated
- How many samples are included
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
What’s included, and what isn’t
What’s in and what’s out:
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a picture
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials in Sheldwich
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
- Garage roof sheets
- Bitumen adhesive
- Floor tiles
- Pipe lagging
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Soffit boards
- Artex and textured ceilings
How we price asbestos testing
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- The number of materials to sample
- How much there is
- The size and age of the building
- Roof spaces and outbuildings in scope
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- Visible markings
- Approximate dimensions
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Sheldwich properties and asbestos testing
Sheldwich is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Sheldwich as part of Kent, whatever the size of the job. Sheldwich is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 9 miles away.
Schools such as Sheldwich Primary School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works. For an older property in Sheldwich, whether near Church of St James or not, test any suspect materials before renovation. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Anywhere in ME13, asbestos testing is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Ashford Road and Lees Court Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to Sheldwich we cover include Sheldwich Lees (1 mile south-east), North Street (1 mile north), Badlesmere (1 mile south), Throwley (1 mile south-west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (15 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east) and Faversham (3 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Newnham Castle (3.6 miles west).
- Schools near Sheldwich include The Abbey School (2.3 miles north)
What happens
If we see anything else suspicious, we’ll tell you, so you can decide whether to test them too. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- An accredited lab analyses them
- We send the result and explain it
Getting ready
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Clear the way to the work area
- Dig out previous surveys
Ask for a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Related guides
After the job
Some results mean the work is licensed, and we will explain what happens then.
Staying safe afterwards:
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Tell us what work you are planning
- Leave the material undisturbed until we’ve sampled it
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
Things not to do
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
Photos are helpful, as long as you don’t disturb anything.
- 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