YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED

If your property was built before 2000 and you’re planning any kind of refurbishment or demolition works, it’s strongly recommended. Common materials like textured coatings (Artex), floor tiles, cement sheets and insulation boards often contain asbestos. Testing confirms whether they’re safe or need professional management.

Yes. Our asbestos testing is completely safe and carried out in line with HSE guidance. The inspection itself is non-intrusive, which means we do not open up walls, ceilings, floors, or hidden voids. We only assess and sample materials that are already visible and accessible.

To confirm whether a material contains asbestos, we may take a very small sample (usually no bigger than a 50p piece). Some people assume this makes the process “intrusive,” but in industry terms it does not, because we are not breaking into concealed areas or altering the structure of the property.

Each sample point is immediately sealed and disguised with tape, paint or sealant, leaving no ongoing risk. The process is discreet, safe, and designed to give you accurate results with the least possible disruption.

Once we collect your samples, they are prepared, documented, and securely submitted for specialist analysis through our UKAS-accredited testing process. Results are usually ready within 24–48 hours.

You’ll then receive a formal certificate of analysis, along with our professional interpretation so you know exactly what the findings mean and what, if anything, needs to happen next. This ensures you’re not just given lab data, you’re given clear, actionable advice for your property.

If asbestos is identified, we’ll provide the results in plain English and explain exactly what they mean for your property. This is where our expertise really comes in — we don’t just test, we specialise in the safe removal of a wide range of asbestos-containing materials.

Most removal projects take no more than a day or two with our experienced team, and we pride ourselves on leaving every site immaculate once the works are complete. In addition, we can also handle reinstatement — for example, re-boarding and plastering — so your home is put back together as quickly and smoothly as possible.

We strongly advise against DIY testing. While kits are available online, they often lead to two major problems:

Slow turnaround – results can take weeks to come back, which can cause delays if you’re trying to move forward with a project or property purchase.

Inaccurate or false results – from experience we’ve found DIY samples are often taken incorrectly, meaning they either miss asbestos that is present or cause unnecessary alarm where there is none.

There’s also the risk of handling asbestos materials unsafely, which can release dangerous fibres. With our service, samples are taken safely and correctly by trained professionals, results are usually back within 24–48 hours, and we provide a full certificate of analysis with clear next steps. This gives you reliable information you can act on straight away, without the risks or delays of DIY kits.