Asbestos Testing explained
Asbestos testing is the quickest way to answer one question: does this material contain asbestos, and if so which type? A trained sampler visits, wets the material to keep dust down, takes a small sample and seals the sample point.
The lab uses polarised light microscopy to identify chrysotile (white), amosite (brown), crocidolite (blue) and the rarer types. You get a certificate you can show your builder, landlord, buyer or insurer.
Guide price: Site visit and 1 sample from £95 · extra samples from £25. Fixed written quote before any work.
When you need it
- You have found a suspect board, tile or textured ceiling
- A builder has stopped work because of a suspect material
- You want to check a garage or shed roof before replacing it
- A tenant has raised a concern
- You need evidence for a sale or insurance claim
What you get
- Safe sampling by a trained operative
- UKAS-accredited lab analysis
- Asbestos type identified
- Sample point sealed and labelled
- Plain-English advice on what to do next
How it works
- BookTell us what the material is and roughly where it is.
- SampleWe sample safely with water spray, PPE and sealing.
- LabUKAS-accredited polarised light microscopy.
- ResultCertificate emailed, with our advice on next steps.
Domestic, commercial and industrial asbestos testing
Domestic
Homes: Artex, floor tiles, garage roofs, boiler cupboards and soffits are the most common things we test.
Commercial
Commercial: quick tests to keep a project moving when a contractor finds something unexpected.
Industrial
Industrial: bulk sampling of roof sheets, gaskets, rope seals and lagging.
Typical asbestos testing jobs
- Artex ceiling test
- Floor tile test
- Garage roof sheet test
- Soffit and fascia test
- Boiler cupboard board test
- Pipe lagging test
- Bath panel test
- Water tank test
- Flue pipe test
- Gasket and rope seal test
Standards and law we work to: HSG248 Asbestos: The Analysts' Guide; laboratory accredited to ISO/IEC 17025.
Asbestos Testing near me
We are a North West company and only work here, so "near me" really does mean near you. Choose your county to see the towns and villages we cover.
Asbestos Testing questions
How long do results take?
Usually 2-3 working days. Same-day or next-day results are available at extra cost.
Can I take the sample myself?
Home test kits exist, but sampling disturbs the material. We recommend a trained sampler, especially for boards and lagging, which can release fibres easily.
How much material do you take?
A piece about the size of a fingernail, taken with the area wetted and then sealed.
What if it is positive?
We will explain whether it can be left, sealed or needs removing, and quote for any work if you want us to.