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Asbestos Testing for Throwley
Looking for asbestos testing in Throwley? We work across Throwley and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Artex ceilings before plastering, sanding or drilling
- Boards and panels before a kitchen or bathroom refit
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
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With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
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Asbestos testing in Throwley
Asbestos testing tells you whether a specific material contains asbestos In Throwley, we take samples of suspect materials and send them to an accredited laboratory, so you have a written answer before any work starts. Typical materials include soffit boards, textured ceilings and floor tiles, and people usually contact us about tiles found under carpet and garage and shed roofs before removal or repair.
In places like Throwley, outbuildings and farm buildings are common testing jobs, since cement sheeting was widely used. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Throwley (ME13)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Testing of suspect materials
- Paperwork
- Written laboratory result
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Throwley properties and asbestos testing
Throwley is about 4 miles south of Faversham, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Throwley, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 10 miles away.
If you are a letting agent with homes near Faversham station, testing before work avoids delays. Throwley is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
We cover tests across the ME13 postcode area and the streets around it. For properties just outside Throwley, we cover Throwley Forstal (1 mile south), Sheldwich (1 mile north-east), Badlesmere (1 mile east), Sheldwich Lees (1 mile east) and Eastling (2 miles north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (14 miles west), Ashford (9 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north-west), Whitstable (10 miles north-east) and Faversham (4 miles north).
A little further out are Newnham Castle (2.7 miles north-west).
What’s included, and what isn’t
So you know what to expect:
- A result tells you what the material is, not how to remove it
- We cannot confirm asbestos from a picture; only a lab can
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Bitumen adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Pipe lagging
- Roof felt
- Garage roof sheets
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles
- Panels behind heaters
- Soffit boards
The process
Sampling a typical material takes a short time once we are set up; the laboratory analysis takes longer. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down.
- Let us know which materials you’re worried about
- We confirm the number of samples and the price
- We visit, take the samples and seal each point
- The samples are logged and sent to an accredited laboratory
- You get the results, and we talk you through them
Getting ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell us about parking and access
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Questions from Throwley
Do you work near Faversham station?
Yes, we cover Throwley and the area towards Faversham station, about 3.6 miles north-east.
Do older homes in Throwley have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Throwley can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person, because sampling disturbs the material. If you are unsure, ask us to take it.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Common reasons for tests in Throwley
Testing can show a material does not contain asbestos at all, so work can carry on normally.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Textured ceilings before a renovation
- Garage roofs before replacement
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
- Something broken during building work
If your home is one of the older properties in Throwley, near Church of St Michael and All Angels or elsewhere, a quick test before work is sensible.
Comparing quotes
- What the report or result will contain
- How many samples are included
- Which areas and materials are covered
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
Your options compared
Air testing is different from sample testing. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in Throwley
- Accredited laboratory results
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Condition ratings, not just a list
- Practical recommendations
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
How we price asbestos testing
What changes the cost:
- The size of the job
- How big the building is
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The survey type
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A picture of the whole area
- Labels, if any
- An idea of size
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Looking after things afterwards
If asbestos is found, we will explain your options: it may be left, covered or removed, depending on your plans.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Make the area easy to reach
Things not to do
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not sweep or vacuum up debris.
Test before booking the builders, so there is no delay later.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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