Worried about asbestos? We provide fast, reliable asbestos testing with UKAS-accredited lab results. Express next-day results available.
 

Why Choose Us:

• 15+ years’ experience

• Sample collection and drop-off options

• UKAS-accredited analysis

• Same-day and next-day results on request
   

What We Test:

• Artex, AIB, floor tiles, cement, pipe lagging, and more
   

FAQs:

• How do I arrange testing?
  
   

• What materials can you test?

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We can test a wide range of building materials for asbestos - especially in properties built or refurbished before the year 2000. Asbestos was widely used in construction for its heat resistance, strength, and insulating properties.

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Below is a breakdown of the common materials that can be tested for asbestos:

Insulation Materials

• Pipe lagging

• Boiler insulation

• Thermal insulation on tanks and vessels

• Sprayed coatings on ceilings, walls, beams, and columns

• Loose-fill insulation

Boards and Panels

• Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB)

  • Ceiling tiles

  • Partition walls

  • Fire doors

  • Soffits

• Asbestos cement sheets (roofing and cladding)

Cement-Based Products

• Asbestos cement roofing (corrugated or flat sheets)

• Wall cladding and panels

• Downpipes and gutters

• Flue pipes

• Water tanks

• Chimney cowls

Textured Coatings and Finishes

• Artex (decorative ceiling/wall coating)

• Textured paints and plasters

Flooring and Adhesives

• Vinyl floor tiles (often 9-inch tiles)

• Linoleum (older types)

• Bitumen adhesive (used for tiles and carpet backing)

Roofing and External Materials

• Roofing felt

• Roof tiles or shingles

• Soffits, fascia boards, and eaves

• Guttering and rainwater pipes

Electrical and Fire Protection Materials

• Asbestos paper or cloth in fuse boxes

• Flash guards in old consumer units

• Fire blankets

• Fireproof panels behind heaters

• Cable insulation and arc chutes (older systems)

Other Materials

• Gaskets and seals (especially in boilers and pipe joints)

• Brake pads and clutch linings (older vehicles or machinery)

• Decorative ceiling or wall panels

• Duct insulation​