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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Shoreham, Kent
Asbestos testing in Shoreham and across Kent: sampling and lab analysis of suspect materials, with written paperwork.
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Panels behind old heaters
Asbestos testing for Shoreham
Can I do it myself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
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.
Asbestos testing for Shoreham properties
Sampling is done carefully: we wet the area, take a small piece, bag it and seal the sample point. That’s safer than breaking off a piece yourself. Typical materials include panels behind heaters, floor tiles and textured ceilings, and typical jobs are Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling and garage and shed roofs before removal or repair.
Village homes in towns and villages like Shoreham often mix old and newer materials, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Shoreham (TN14)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Sampling and laboratory testing
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
If the result shows a higher-risk material such as insulating board or lagging, the work will usually be licensed, and we will explain what that involves.
To avoid problems in future:
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Clear access to the area
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
Don’ts
Take photos from a safe distance, without touching the material.
Please don’t take your own sample.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Shoreham must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Typical tests in Shoreham
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples, since sampling disturbs the material.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Tiles found under carpet
- Soffit boards
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Corrugated roof sheets
If you let flats near Shoreham (Kent) station, a single material can be tested between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The report contents
- VAT, clearly stated
Your questions about asbestos testing in Shoreham
Do you work near Shoreham (Kent) station?
Yes. Shoreham (Kent) station is close to the centre of Shoreham, and we cover the whole area.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
How do I get a quote?
Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Good to know
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos; only a lab can
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Panels behind heaters
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Roof felt
- Garage roof sheets
- Pipe lagging
- Flue pipes
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
Choosing the right option
No one can confirm asbestos from a photo. We can tell you whether something looks like it could contain asbestos, but only a lab can confirm it. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Across London and the South East
- Inaccessible areas listed clearly
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos testing:
- The type of survey you need
- Access to the area
- The number of materials to sample
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A clear close-up
- A rough size or measurement
- The parking area
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
The process
The sample point is sealed, so it stays safe until the result arrives. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first.
- Tell us what you’d like tested
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- A surveyor visits and samples each material, sealing the sample points
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know where we can park
- Move things out of the way carefully
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Testing materials in Shoreham
Shoreham is about 4 miles north of Sevenoaks, in Kent. Shoreham has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 16 miles away.
If you live in an older house in Shoreham, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. At a school like Shoreham Village School, the duty holder keeps asbestos records, which staff and parents can ask about. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about a mile, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
We carry out tests all over the TN14 postcode area and the streets around it. That could mean a property on High Street, Boakes Meadow and Church Street, wherever it is in Shoreham. Close by, we cover Badgers Mount (1 mile west), Sepham Heath (1 mile south-west), Twitton (1 mile south), Otford (2 miles south) and Lullingstone (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Dartford (8 miles north), Sevenoaks (4 miles south), Royal Tunbridge Wells (14 miles south), Gravesend (11 miles north-east), Tonbridge (10 miles south-east) and Northfleet (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are Sevenoaks Hospital (3.2 miles south) and Otford Heritage Centre (1.9 miles south). The countryside around Shoreham includes Dryhill Nature Reserve.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Old George Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
Towns and villages near Shoreham
Also in Shoreham
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note