Kent · England
Asbestos Testing for Shepway
Asbestos testing for Shepway: sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Debris found after DIY
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Panels behind old heaters
Asbestos testing in Shepway
How asbestos testing works in Shepway
If something has been damaged during work in Shepway, stop first. A test will show whether it contains asbestos, and what to do next. People often contact us about soffit boards and Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling, including panels behind heaters, black adhesive and flue pipes.
In areas like Shepway, we’re often asked to test garage and shed roofs, as well as ceilings and floors in the house. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Shepway (ME15)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
On the day, we confirm which materials to sample and where, then sample each material with controls to limit dust. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- You get a quote for the samples needed
- Samples are taken with controls
- The laboratory analyses the samples
- You get the written result and our advice
How to prepare
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
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After we have finished in Shepway
If the result shows a higher-risk material such as insulating board or lagging, the work will typically be licensed, and we will explain what that involves.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Clear access to the area
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
Avoid these
Do not break off a piece to test yourself.
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not try to clean it up.
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
What we deal with in Shepway
Textured coatings, floor tiles, cement sheets and boards can all look the same with or without asbestos, so you can’t go by looks or age alone.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- Panels behind old heaters
- Results builders ask for before work
For an older property in Shepway, whether near St Martin's Church or not, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work.
What to look for in a quote
- How many samples are included
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The report contents
- If the price includes VAT
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Shepway properties and asbestos testing
Shepway is about 1 mile south-east of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover Shepway as part of Kent, whatever the size of the job. Shepway is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
At a school like Greenfields Community Primary School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. If you let flats near Maidstone West station, testing before work avoids delays. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
For tests in ME15, just send the postcode and a few photos. Local streets include Derby Road, Devon Road and Surrey Road; we cover every one. For properties just outside Shepway, we cover Willington (1 mile east), Park Wood (1 mile south), Otham (1 mile south-east), Maidstone (1 mile north-west) and Weavering (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles west), Faversham (15 miles east) and Northfleet (15 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include KIMS hospital (2.2 miles north) and Allington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Detling Hill.
- Local schools include New Line Learning Academy (0.7 miles south-west) and Senacre Technology College (1.1 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Wheatsheaf pub (0.7 miles west)
Options to consider in Shepway
Testing or a survey? A test covers particular materials; a survey covers everything in scope. Small jobs generally just need a test. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why people choose us
- Management, refurbishment and demolition, and pre-purchase surveys
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Practical recommendations
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- The survey type
- The number of materials to sample
- What the material is and its state
- The size of the job
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Helping us quote
Helpful photos:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The access route
- A rough size or measurement
- Street parking nearby
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Shepway questions
Do you cover Shepway from London?
Shepway is about 32 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings 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.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally are not licensed.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples. We can take it for you.
Do I need more than one sample?
One for each different material, and sometimes more where the same material is in several places. We’ll advise when you tell us what you are testing.
Materials we deal with
Cement sheets
Garage and shed roofs are often tested. A test confirms what the sheet is made of.
Textured coatings
We take a small piece of the coating, from a discreet spot.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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