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Accredited asbestos testing and sampling

Asbestos testing tells you if a material contains asbestos, and which type. A trained surveyor safely takes small samples and sends them to an accredited lab, where they're checked under a microscope. You can't spot asbestos by eye. Testing is the only reliable way to know for sure.

Don't take a sample yourself, because disturbing the material can release fibres. The specialists we work with sample safely and use accredited labs. You get a result you can rely on and act on. That might mean leaving the material safely in place, managing it, or having it removed.

Asbestos Specialists Across the UK

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Asbestos Services

Whatever you need sorting, we cover it: asbestos surveys, testing, removal, disposal and more.

Asbestos Testing FAQs

How does asbestos testing work?
A trained surveyor safely takes small samples of the suspect material and sends them to an accredited lab. There, each sample is checked under a microscope to see if asbestos is present, and which type. You get a written report, so you know what you're dealing with before any work goes ahead.
Can I test for asbestos myself?
We wouldn't. Taking a sample can release fibres and put your health at risk. Professional testing uses safe sampling and an accredited lab. That's far safer, and it gives you a reliable result you can act on.
Does my property contain asbestos?
If your property was built or refurbished before 2000, it may well contain asbestos. It wasn't fully banned in the UK until 1999. It often turns up in roof sheets, textured coatings like Artex, floor tiles, pipe lagging and insulation board. The only reliable way to know for sure is a professional survey.
Is disturbed asbestos dangerous?
Yes. Asbestos is usually low-risk while it's intact and left alone. The danger comes when it's disturbed. Drilling, cutting, sanding or breaking it releases tiny fibres that are harmful to breathe in. If you think something contains asbestos, leave it alone. Arrange a survey or removal before any work starts.

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