Medway · England
Asbestos Testing for Wigmore
Asbestos testing across Wigmore, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Answers trades need before starting
- Tiles found under carpet
- Garage and shed roofs before removal or repair
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For landlords, agents and businesses
If you run a business from older premises in Wigmore, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
If you manage or own a block in Wigmore, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Asbestos testing for Wigmore properties
If you’ve got a ceiling, floor or roof in Wigmore you’re not sure about, a sample test gives you an answer. A clear result means you can carry on; a positive one means planning the work properly. People often contact us about one-off checks in rented property and soffits and porch canopies before replacement, including panels behind heaters, garage roof sheets and soffit boards.
In areas like Wigmore, we are often asked to test garage and shed roofs. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Area
- Wigmore (ME8)
- Region
- Medway
- What we do
- Testing of suspect materials
- Afterwards
- Written laboratory result
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- Clearance air testing after licensed work is done by an independent UKAS-accredited analyst
- We can’t confirm asbestos from a picture; only a lab can
- Identifying the material is the first step; removal is planned separately
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Water tanks
- Panels behind heaters
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen adhesive
- Soffit boards
- Pipe lagging
- Roof felt
- Artex and textured ceilings
- Garage roof sheets
- Floor tiles
What we deal with in Wigmore
Asbestos was used in building products until 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Medway may have it.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to tests:
- Soffit boards
- Garage roofs before replacement
- A material damaged during DIY
- Floor tiles and black adhesive
Schools such as Park Wood Infant School should have an asbestos management plan, and staff can ask to see how it works.
What to look for in a quote
- The report contents
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The scope of the job, in writing
- That the survey follows HSE’s guide HSG264
How we work
The sample point is sealed, so it stays safe until the result arrives. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening.
- Tell us what you want testing and where
- We agree the number of samples and send a quote
- Samples are taken with controls
- An accredited lab analyses them
- You get the written result and our advice
Getting ready
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Dig out previous surveys
- Keep children and pets away on the day
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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Testing materials in Wigmore
Wigmore is about 1 mile south-east of Gillingham, in Medway. For tests in Wigmore, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in 68 places in Medway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
If you let property close to Rainham (Kent) station, a single material can be tested between tenancies. For an older property in Wigmore, whether near St Paul's Church or not, it’s worth testing suspect materials before work. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles, and rural properties nearby often have outbuildings with roofs worth testing.
This part of Medway takes in ME8. From Durham Road, Harvey Road and Arthur Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Park Wood (1 mile south), Hempstead (1 mile west), Twydall (1 mile north), Gillingham (1 mile north-west) and Capstone (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Chatham (3 miles west), Rochester (5 miles north-west), Strood (6 miles north-west), Luton (3 miles west), Lordswood (3 miles south-west) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Upnor Castle (4.6 miles north-west) and Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Wigmore includes Boxley Hills and Bishop Saltings.
- Local schools include Rainham School for Girls (0.5 miles north) and Howard School (0.5 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Railway pub (1 mile north-east)
Afterwards
If the result shows a higher-risk material such as insulating board or lagging, the work will normally be licensed, and we’ll explain what happens then.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- File the result with your property paperwork
- Test everything you are worried about at once
- Do not touch it before we arrive
- Send photos of the material and where it is
What to avoid
If a material is already damaged, keep people and pets away from it, and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris.
Photos are helpful, as long as you don’t disturb anything.
Questions from Wigmore
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you cover Wigmore from London?
Wigmore is about 31 miles from central London, well within our area.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is generally needed.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
What happens if the test is positive?
Your options depend on what it is, its condition and what work you are planning: leaving it, covering it or removing it.
Do you do air testing?
Clearance air testing after licensed removal must be done by an independent analyst accredited by UKAS. We will tell you whether you need it.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You will get available dates with the quote.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Nearby places to Wigmore
What else we do in Wigmore
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
What it might be made of
Roof felt and mastics
Some bitumen products contain asbestos.
Cement sheets
Garage and shed roofs are often tested. Testing confirms whether it’s asbestos cement.
Weighing up your options
Air testing is different from sample testing. After licensed work, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst carries out clearance testing. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Practical recommendations
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
- 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