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Asbestos Testing in Swift's Green
Buildings in Swift's Green built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer asbestos testing with written results.
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
- Answers trades need before starting
- Soffits and porch canopies before replacement
Get a quote for Swift's Green
The process
If we see anything else suspicious, we will tell you, in case you want them tested as well. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions.
- Tell us what the material is, where it is, and send a picture 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
Getting ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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About our asbestos testing in Swift's Green
Sampling is done carefully: we wet the area, take a small piece, bag it and seal the sample point. That is safer than breaking off a piece yourself. People often contact us about answers trades need before starting and soffit boards, including textured ceilings, soffit boards and garage roof sheets.
In a village like Swift's Green, we test materials on barns, stables and outbuildings as well as homes, where cement sheet roofs and cladding were often used. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Swift's Green (TN27)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- You receive
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
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Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so bigger work needs a survey
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos; only a lab can
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Swift's Green
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
- Soffit boards
- Roof felt
- Pipe lagging
- Panels behind heaters
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Bitumen adhesive
Questions from Swift's Green
Do you come out to small villages like Swift's Green?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Could my house in Swift's Green contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
Do you test textured ceilings?
Yes, we test textured coatings. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE’s advice is that a competent person should take samples, as it means disturbing the material. We can do it for you.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
A small sample of the coating is enough, from a discreet spot.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Old tiles and black adhesive can be tested separately, because results can differ.
Afterwards
File the results with your house paperwork, for future work or a sale.
A few practical points:
- Test everything you’re worried about at once
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Tell us what work you are planning
- Make the area easy to reach
What to avoid
Test before booking the builders, so you can plan properly.
Leave the material alone until the result is back.
Common reasons for tests in Swift's Green
A test can stop you paying for removal you do not need, so work can carry on normally.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Debris found after DIY
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Soffit boards
For rented homes around Headcorn station, a single material can be tested between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether extra samples cost more
- Which areas and materials are covered
- VAT, clearly stated
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Testing materials in Swift's Green
Swift's Green is about 9 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Properties in Swift's Green range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Swift's Green is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Swift's Green to Canterbury (about 19 miles away).
Swift's Green is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where cement sheeting on outbuildings is common.
Anywhere in TN27, asbestos testing is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. If your property is just outside Swift's Green, we also cover Smarden Bell (1 mile south), Southernden (1 mile north), Smarden (1 mile south-east), Biddenden Green (1 mile south-east) and Monk's Hill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (9 miles north-west), Ashford (9 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north), Faversham (14 miles north-east), Kings Hill (14 miles north-west) and Davington (14 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Kent Firefighting Museum (3.3 miles south-west) and Romden Castle (2.1 miles south-east).
- Local pubs include The Bell Inn (0.9 miles south)
What affects the price in Swift's Green
Every quote reflects:
- Travel and parking
- Access to the area
- The type of survey you need
- How much sampling is needed
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Approximate dimensions
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note