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Asbestos Sampling and Testing in Uplees, Kent
Asbestos testing in Uplees, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Artex before downlights or rewiring
- A material damaged during DIY
- Single materials in rented homes between tenancies
Need asbestos testing in Uplees?
Asbestos testing near Uplees
Testing is quick to arrange and gives a definite answer. The result shows whether asbestos was found and, if so, which type, and we will explain what that means for your plans in Uplees. Typical materials include textured ceilings, floor tiles and black adhesive, and people normally contact us about corrugated roof sheets and old floor tiles before a new floor goes down.
Village homes in places like Uplees often mix old and newer materials, so each material needs its own test. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Uplees (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Samples analysed by an accredited lab
- Paperwork
- A written result for each sample
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Uplees: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Uplees?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos common in Uplees homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Uplees may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How quickly can you come out?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Can you test Artex in Uplees?
Yes. A small sample of the coating is taken and analysed. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Can I take a sample myself?
HSE’s advice is for a competent person to take samples. We can take it for you.
Do I need more than one sample?
One for each different material, and sometimes more where the same material is in several places. We will advise when you tell us what you are testing.
Step by step
We seal the sample point with a suitable sealant or tape, so it stays safe until the result arrives. Parking close by makes the day easier.
- Send us photos of the material
- We confirm a test is the right choice, rather than a survey
- Our surveyor takes the samples
- The lab tests the samples
- We explain what the result means for your plans
Getting ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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For businesses and landlords in Uplees
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Places near Uplees
What else we do in Uplees
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Clearance testing is a separate, independent job
- A test only covers the materials sampled, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Water tanks
- Panels behind heaters
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
- Roof felt
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles
Uplees properties and asbestos testing
Uplees is about 2 miles north of Faversham, in Kent. We work across Uplees and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Uplees is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our area stretches from Uplees to Canterbury (10 miles away).
For an older property in Uplees, whether near Church of St Peter or not, get suspect materials tested before you start. Parents and staff at schools such as Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School can ask about the school’s asbestos management.
For tests in ME13, just send the postcode and a few photos. We also carry out tests in Oare (1 mile south-east), Four Oaks (2 miles south-west), Davington (2 miles south), The Brents (2 miles south-east) and Deerton Street (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Ashford (14 miles south), Canterbury (10 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (6 miles west), Whitstable (7 miles east), Herne Bay (12 miles east) and Minster (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Newnham Castle (4.9 miles south-west).
- Local pubs include Three Mariners Inn (1 mile south-east)
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles and adhesive
You may find tiles under carpet or laminate; test them before they come up.
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings and walls are among the most common things people ask us to test. Older coatings can contain a small amount of asbestos.
What affects the price in Uplees
When we quote, we look at:
- Material and condition
- Lofts, voids and outbuildings to include
- The survey type
- How big the building is
The cost of asbestos testing depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- Street parking nearby
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A rough size or measurement
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
After we have finished in Uplees
Keep the results with your property records, as they’re useful when you sell or carry out more work.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Photos of the material help us plan
- Tell us what work you are planning
- Group several materials into one visit
- Leave the material undisturbed until we have sampled it
What to avoid
Photos are helpful, as long as you don’t disturb anything.
Do not break off a piece to test yourself.
Typical tests in Uplees
Many trades won’t touch older ceilings or floors without a test, and a written lab result gives them what they need.
These come up again and again:
- Boiler cupboard panels
- Results builders ask for before work
- One-off checks in rented property
- Old floor tiles before a new floor goes down
If you let flats near Faversham station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
What your quote should include
- Suitable insurance for the work
- The scope, in writing
- Which areas and materials are covered
- The report contents
- 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
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note