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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Sholden, Kent
Need asbestos testing in Sholden? We cover Sholden and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Results builders ask for before work
- Corrugated roof sheets
- One-off checks in rented property
Asbestos testing near Sholden
Choosing the right option
You can buy home testing kits, but you have to disturb the material yourself to use one. HSE recommends a competent person does the sampling. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
How we work in Sholden
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Clear notes on any areas not reached
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Take a look at how we quote and the cost guide.
Asbestos testing near Sholden
Testing is quick to arrange and gives a definite answer. You will learn whether it contains asbestos and what kind, and we will explain what that means for your plans in Sholden. People often contact us about corrugated roof sheets and panels behind old heaters, involving garage roof sheets, panels behind heaters and flue pipes.
In a village like Sholden, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Sholden (CT14)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Boards and panels
Boards in boiler cupboards, behind heaters or as soffits can be asbestos insulating board. Testing identifies them.
Floor tiles and adhesive
We test tiles and adhesive separately where needed, as one may contain asbestos when the other does not.
How we work
Sampling a typical material takes a short time once we are set up. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Describe the material and send a picture
- We agree how many samples are needed and send a quote
- Each sample is taken carefully and sealed
- An accredited laboratory carries out the analysis
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Getting ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
The scope of asbestos testing
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- Photos can’t confirm asbestos
- Sampling high or hidden materials may need access equipment
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Soffit boards
- Flue pipes
- Pipe lagging
- Garage roof sheets
- Bitumen adhesive
- Panels behind heaters
- Roof felt
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles
- Artex and textured ceilings
For businesses and landlords in Sholden
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Sholden, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Asbestos testing in Sholden: local notes
Sholden is about 1 mile north-west of Deal, in Kent. Anywhere in Sholden, just send the postcode. We work in 922 places across Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
If you work at a school like Sholden Church of England Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register. If you live in an older house in Sholden, a quick test before work is sensible. The coast is within about 2 miles, where weathered soffits and porch canopies are common testing jobs.
We handle tests in every part of CT14. We can help with tests on streets such as The Street, London Road and Colmanton Grove or the roads around them, wherever it is in Sholden. We also carry out tests in Sholden Meadows (1 mile west), Mill Hill (1 mile south), Great Mongeham (1 mile south-west), Deal (1 mile south-east) and Finglesham (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (13 miles west), Margate (11 miles north), Dover (7 miles south-west), Folkestone (13 miles south-west), Ramsgate (8 miles north) and Broadstairs (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Deal Castle (1.4 miles east) and Kent Museum of the Moving Image (1.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Monk's Wall nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Castle Community College (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Magnet pub (0.6 miles south-east)
Nearby places to Sholden
What else we do in Sholden
Typical tests in Sholden
Most exposure happens when someone disturbs a material without knowing it contains asbestos. Testing first avoids that.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Results builders ask for before work
- Checks before maintenance in rented homes
If you’re a letting agent with homes near Deal station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether VAT is included
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
- Whether extra samples cost more
Looking after things afterwards
If the result shows a higher-risk material such as insulating board or lagging, the work will generally be licensed, and we will explain what that involves.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Group several materials into one visit
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
Avoid these
Don’t break off a piece to test yourself.
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Sholden: your questions answered
Do you cover Sholden and the area around Deal station?
Yes. Deal station is about 1.1 miles east of Sholden, and we cover both.
Do you come out to small villages like Sholden?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
My sample contains asbestos. What now?
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.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
How we price asbestos testing
Quotes vary because of:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The type of material and its condition
- The number of materials to sample
- The building’s size and layout
The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A clear close-up
- Visible markings
- An overall view
- An idea of size
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we’ll recommend the right option.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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