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Asbestos Testing in Sheldwich Lees
Asbestos testing for Sheldwich Lees: asbestos sampling and testing. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Debris found after DIY
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos testing for Sheldwich Lees
Asbestos testing in Sheldwich Lees
Worried about an Artex ceiling, old floor tiles or a garage roof in Sheldwich Lees? A sample test gives you an answer. A clear result means you can carry on; a positive one means planning the work properly. Common materials are flue pipes, floor tiles and textured ceilings, and people typically contact us about old floor tiles before a new floor goes down and boiler cupboard panels.
In a village like Sheldwich Lees, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, since cement sheeting was widely used. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Sheldwich Lees (ME13)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in Sheldwich Lees
What changes the cost:
- The size and age of the building
- The type of material and its condition
- The number of materials to sample
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A photo of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
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 will advise.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Sheldwich Lees must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Testing materials in Sheldwich Lees
Sheldwich Lees is about 3 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. For tests in Sheldwich Lees, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 8 miles away.
For an older property in Sheldwich Lees, whether near Church of St James or not, a quick test before work is sensible. If you work at a school like Sheldwich Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, and your test can be anywhere in it. We also carry out tests in Sheldwich (1 mile north-west), Badlesmere (1 mile south), North Street (1 mile north), Throwley (1 mile west) and Throwley Forstal (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (8 miles east), Sittingbourne (8 miles north-west), Whitstable (8 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north) and Herne Bay (13 miles north-east).
Well-known places in the area include Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.7 miles south-east).
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Questions from Sheldwich Lees
Do older homes in Sheldwich Lees have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you come out to small villages like Sheldwich Lees?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can you test Artex in Sheldwich Lees?
We do: we take a small sample of the coating for the lab. Older textured coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
Your options depend on what it is, its condition and what work you are planning: leave it, cover it or have it removed.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Step by step
We start by agreeing exactly what to sample, then take each sample with the area damped and the point sealed afterwards. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the written result and our advice
Preparing for the visit
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about parking and access
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Options to consider in Sheldwich Lees
Testing before work typically 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.
What you get
- The right survey for your plans
- Clear next steps
- Clear advice on your options
- Clear written quotes
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Why people call us in Sheldwich Lees
Many trades won’t touch older ceilings or floors without a test, and a lab result is what they’re after.
In older properties, we often see:
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Answers trades need before starting
- Soffit boards
For rented homes around Selling station, testing before work avoids delays.
What to look for in a quote
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The scope, in writing
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- How many samples are included
A closer look at the materials
Boards and panels
Boards in boiler cupboards, behind heaters or as soffits can be asbestos insulating board. A test tells you which.
Flues and tanks
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
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The scope of asbestos testing
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Soffit boards
- Roof felt
- Pipe lagging
- Panels behind heaters
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen adhesive
- Water tanks
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site