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Asbestos Testing in Upper Upnor
Asbestos testing in Upper Upnor, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Results builders ask for before work
- Panels behind old heaters
- Soffit boards
Need asbestos testing in Upper Upnor?
Asbestos testing near Upper Upnor
Testing suits one or two specific materials. For larger projects in Upper Upnor, a survey covers more, and we will say which makes sense. People often contact us about something broken during building work and lab results for contractors before they start, including soffit boards, floor tiles and black adhesive.
Village homes in towns and villages like Upper Upnor often mix old and newer materials, so testing each one is the only way to be sure. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Upper Upnor (ME2)
- Area hub
- Medway
- Covers
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- A written result for each sample
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Textured ceilings and walls are among the most common things people ask us to test. Some contain a small amount of asbestos.
Flues and tanks
Flues and tanks are often asbestos cement.
Upper Upnor properties and asbestos testing
Upper Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. For tests in Upper Upnor, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Upper Upnor is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 26 miles away.
For an older property in Upper Upnor, whether near St Philip & St James or not, a quick test before work is sensible. For rented homes around Strood station, you can test a material while the property is empty.
We handle tests in every part of ME2 and the streets around it. We can help with tests on streets such as High Street, Upnor Road and Castle Street or the roads around them, wherever it is in Upper Upnor. Neighbouring places we cover include Lower Upnor (1 mile north-east), Wainscott (1 mile north-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (3 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (3 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Luton (3 miles south), Park Wood (5 miles south-east) and Lordswood (5 miles south).
Well-known places in the area include Pentagon Shopping Centre (1.6 miles south) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Upper Upnor include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
- Schools near Upper Upnor include Waterfront UTC (1.3 miles south-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Kings Arms (less than half a mile east)
- Local facilities include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.4 miles south)
Step by step
We wear suitable protective equipment and keep the work area clear, however small the job. While we work, the area stays out of bounds.
- 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
- We send the samples to an accredited laboratory
- The written results come back to you, and we explain them
How to prepare
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Move things out of the way carefully
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
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Common reasons for tests in Upper Upnor
A test can stop you paying for removal you do not need, so work can carry on normally.
Typical jobs in Upper Upnor include:
- Porch canopies
- Corrugated roof sheets
- Lab results for contractors before they start
- Boiler cupboard panels
If you work at a school like Wainscott Primary School, ask the duty holder about the asbestos register.
What to look for in a quote
- If the price includes VAT
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What you will receive in writing
Towns and villages near Upper Upnor
More for properties in Upper Upnor
Duty holders and landlords in Upper Upnor
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Upper Upnor questions
Do older homes in Upper Upnor have asbestos?
Any home in Upper Upnor built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Upper Upnor from London?
Upper Upnor is about 27 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Can you test Artex in Upper Upnor?
Yes, we do: a small piece of the coating is sampled and analysed. Some older coatings contain a little asbestos.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
How do I know if a material in Upper Upnor contains asbestos?
Not by looking: only laboratory analysis of a sample can tell you for sure. We sample it and have it analysed.
After we have finished in Upper Upnor
If no asbestos is found, work can usually go ahead normally.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Send photos of the material and where it is
- Ask us if you’re unsure whether you need a test or a survey
- Keep the results for future work or a sale
- If tiles and adhesive are both exposed, mention it
Don’ts
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and do not try to clean it up.
Get the result before work is booked, so you can plan properly.
What’s included, and what is not
What’s in and what’s out:
- Testing doesn’t look for anything else, so it isn’t a substitute for a survey before major work
- If the material is in a hard-to-reach place, access may need planning
- Photos cannot confirm asbestos
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Pipe lagging
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
- Panels behind heaters
- Floor tiles
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
- Roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Choosing the right option
A lab result is far more reliable than guessing from photos. Photos help us plan, but the lab gives the answer. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
How we work in Upper Upnor
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Across London and the South East
- Every main survey type
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note