Kent · England
Asbestos Testing in Sittingbourne
Asbestos testing across Sittingbourne, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Something broken during building work
- Porch canopies
- Panels behind old heaters
Asbestos testing for Sittingbourne
About our asbestos testing in Sittingbourne
We take each sample with controls to keep dust down: we wet the area, take a small piece, bag it and seal the sample point. It’s safer than DIY sampling. Whether it’s results builders ask for before work and soffit boards, we deal with garage roof sheets, textured ceilings and floor tiles.
Testing before renovation is common in towns and villages like Sittingbourne, so the trades can get on. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Sittingbourne (ME10, ME9)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
One sample or several? Different materials, and sometimes the same material in different places, need separate samples. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why choose us
- Condition assessed for every material
- Accredited laboratory results
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Houses, flats and business premises
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
How it works
If we see anything else suspicious, we will tell you, so you can decide whether to test them too. The work area is kept clear while we’re working.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a photo if you can
- We quote for the samples needed
- We take each sample with wetting and controls, and seal it
- The samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- You get the written result, and we explain what it means
Before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let us know where we can park
Ask for a quote
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
Testing materials in Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne is about 37 miles east of London, in Kent. If your test is in Sittingbourne, let us know about access. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our area stretches from Sittingbourne to Canterbury (about 16 miles away).
For older homes anywhere in Sittingbourne, from near Church of the Holy Trinity outwards, get suspect materials tested before you start. If you let flats near Sittingbourne station, you can test a material while the property is empty. Sittingbourne is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
For tests in ME10 and ME9, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on High Street, Roman Square and Moonstone Square. Sittingbourne is on the A2 and A249, which makes it simple to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Murston (1 mile east), Milton Regis (1 mile north-east), Kemsley (1 mile north), Howt Green (1 mile north-west) and Heart's Delight (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles east), Minster (6 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (15 miles west). Sittingbourne is among the bigger towns we cover in Kent, with every kind of building, from homes to workplaces.
A little further out are Court Hall Museum (under half a mile north) and Bayford Court (under half a mile east).
- Local schools include Milton Court Primary Academy (0.5 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Golden Hope pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.5 miles north)
For businesses and landlords in Sittingbourne
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If your business premises in Sittingbourne were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what asbestos testing does and does not cover:
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
- Garage roof sheets
- Panels behind heaters
- Water tanks
- Bitumen adhesive
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Floor tiles
- Roof felt
- Flue pipes
Looking after things afterwards
We seal the sample point when sampling, so the material is left safe in the meantime.
Once we’re done:
- Let us know what you want to do next
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- Test everything you are worried about at once
Things not to do
Test before you book the builders, so you can plan properly.
Until you have the result, do not drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
A closer look at the materials
Flues and tanks
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
Floor tiles and adhesive
You may find tiles under carpet or laminate; test before lifting them.
Nearby places to Sittingbourne
Also in Sittingbourne
Sittingbourne questions
Do you cover Sittingbourne from London?
We cover Sittingbourne, about 37 miles from central London.
Do you work near Sittingbourne station?
Yes, we cover Sittingbourne, including the streets around Sittingbourne station.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
How do I get a quote?
Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
When will I get the result?
Timing varies with the lab’s workload. You’ll get an estimate when we quote.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
Typical tests in Sittingbourne
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Kent may have it.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Garage roofs before replacement
If the property is on or near the A2 and A249, tell us about parking, as stopping on main roads can be restricted.
What to look for in a quote
- Areas included and excluded
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The survey type, as defined in HSG264
- What the report or result will contain
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site