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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in South Stour, Kent
Buildings in South Stour built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos sampling and testing.
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
- Corrugated roof sheets
Asbestos testing near South Stour
What happens next
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 happens then.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Test everything you are worried about at once
- Don’t touch it before we arrive
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
- Send photos of the material and where it is
What to avoid
Test before booking the builders, so you can plan properly.
Until you have the result, don’t drill, sand, scrape or cut the material.
Asbestos testing for South Stour properties
Sampling is done carefully: the material is damped, a small piece removed, sealed in a bag and the sample point sealed. That’s safer than breaking off a piece yourself. From boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit and soffits and porch canopies before replacement, we deal with flue pipes, panels behind heaters and soffit boards.
Village homes in areas like South Stour often mix old and newer materials, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- South Stour (TN25)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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South Stour properties and asbestos testing
South Stour is about 3 miles south-east of Ashford, in Kent. Properties in South Stour range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. South Stour is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
If you’re a letting agent with homes near Ashford International station, testing before work avoids delays. South Stour is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
We cover tests across the TN25 postcode area and the streets around it. If your property is just outside South Stour, we also cover Mersham (1 mile north-east), Sevington (2 miles north), Hinxhill Park (2 miles north), Ridgeway (3 miles north-east) and Hinxhill (3 miles north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Ashford (3 miles north-west), Canterbury (14 miles north-east), Folkestone (11 miles east), Faversham (14 miles north), Hythe (8 miles east) and Davington (15 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include William Harvey Hospital (2.4 miles north) and Ashford Designer Outlet (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near South Stour include Hatch Park.
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
What it might be made of
Boards and panels
If it’s insulating board, most work on it is licensed, so the result matters.
Cement sheets
Garage and shed roofs are often tested. Testing confirms whether it’s asbestos cement.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The type of survey you need
- The size of the job
- Location, parking and any London charges
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- The access route
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
How it works
We use the right protective equipment and keep people away while sampling, however small the job. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start.
- 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
Before we arrive
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Move things out of the way carefully
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
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The scope of asbestos testing
To be clear about the scope:
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Testing does not look for anything else, so it is not a substitute for a survey before major work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Pipe lagging
- Soffit boards
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
- Bitumen adhesive
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Floor tiles
- Roof felt
- Panels behind heaters
For landlords, agents and businesses
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you run a business from older premises in South Stour, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Your questions about asbestos testing in South Stour
Do you work near Ashford International station?
Yes, we cover South Stour and the area towards Ashford International station, about 2.8 miles north-west.
Do older homes in South Stour have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in South Stour may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes, we do: we take a small sample of the coating for the lab. Older textured coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Can you test the air for asbestos?
Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be done by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. Ask us and we will explain what applies to your job.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
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.
Why people call us in South Stour
A test can stop you paying for removal you do not need, so work can carry on normally.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to tests:
- Debris found after DIY
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
Parents and staff at schools such as Finberry Primary School can ask about the school’s asbestos management.
What your quote should include
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- The report contents
- The number of samples
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site