Asbestos Testing

Asbestos Sampling

Before any asbestos testing and analysis can be conducted on suspect materials, the task of asbestos sampling must be performed.

An asbestos license is NOT required for asbestos sampling.

According to the HSE website, if the suspect material has already broken off, you will be able to take the sample yourself providing that thereÂ’s no risk of spreading debris or exposing yourself to dust.

If taking samples yourself, you MUST ensure that you do it safely and follow the correct procedure.

You must dampen the sample, place it in a self sealing polythene bag, put this in a second self sealing bag and label it before sending to a UKAS accredited asbestos testing laboratory.

However, some people will not feel comfortable doing this and would much rather a professional do this for them.

Armco Asbestos Surveys can send one of our trained Asbestos Surveyors to your property to safely take a single sample or bulk samples for you.

We will then send the collected samples onto our independent UKAS accredited testing laboratory.

The samples will be analysed and you will receive the results of the asbestos testing usually within 24 hours, along with a sampling and testing report.

Our prices for asbestos sampling and testing with report start at £95 plus VAT.

When do I need asbestos testing?
Providing you arenÂ’t planning on doing any work that may disturb asbestos containing materials, such as decorating or refurbishment, then there is no need to test for the presence of asbestos.

However, if you are planning on doing any kind of remedial work to the property, whether it be a residential or commercial property, then you must arrange for asbestos testing to be done before commencing with any work, to determine the presence or absence of asbestos.

If you require more detailed information about the location, amount, type and condition of any asbestos containing materials (ACMs), or if you are the person responsible for maintenance of non domestic premises (duty holder), then you will need an asbestos survey

The asbestos survey will help provide enough accurate information so that an asbestos register, risk assessment and management plan can be prepared.

An asbestos survey will normally involve sampling and analysis to determine the presence of asbestos.

We offer 2 different types of asbestos surveys according to your needs – asbestos management surveys and asbestos refurbishment and demolition surveys.

Following an asbestos survey, we will produce an asbestos survey report which details our findings.

This information can then help you to prepare an asbestos risk register.

Book your asbestos testing now!
For more information about our Asbestos Sampling and Testing on all kinds of properties across the UK, or to find out more about our asbestos surveys in general, speak to our team now on 0161 763 3727.