When you're facing asbestos, you need a company you can genuinely trust. At Southern Asbestos, we pride ourselves on delivering a safe, reliable, and transparent service from your first enquiry to the completion of the work. We hold full Public Liability Insurance, and every task we undertake follows strict HSE guidelines and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012). Our valid Waste Carriers Licence ensures all asbestos waste is handled and disposed of legally and responsibly. Our technicians are highly trained and experienced, having spent years identifying, managing, and removing asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) from a wide range of properties. We provide detailed, upfront quotes with no hidden fees, so you always know exactly what to expect. From initial inspection and testing to safe removal and reinstatement, we manage the entire process for you. We have the skills and equipment to handle projects of any size, from a single asbestos sheet in a garden shed to a full site survey for a large commercial property.

Understanding if asbestos is present, what type it is, and its condition is the crucial first step in protecting your health and property. Our thorough asbestos surveys provide you with all the vital information needed to manage any risks and comply with the law.

• Home Buyer Asbestos Surveys: An essential check before buying a property. This helps identify any hidden asbestos issues or potential costs you might face, giving you peace of mind. If your property was built or refurbished before the year 2000, there's a strong possibility it could contain asbestos, as it was a very common building material.
• Asbestos Management Surveys: If you own or manage a non-domestic property, this is a legal requirement. We identify any ACMs, assess their condition, and create a detailed report and register to help you safely manage these materials moving forward.
• Refurbishment & Demolition Surveys: Legally required and intrusive, this survey must be completed before any construction, refurbishment, or demolition work begins to prevent accidental disturbance of hidden asbestos.
• Re-inspections: We can carry out scheduled re-inspections to monitor the condition of identified asbestos, making sure your management plan remains current and effective.

If you've spotted a material you suspect might contain asbestos, the most important thing is not to disturb it. Trying to identify asbestos by eye alone is incredibly difficult, as it was used in over 3,000 products, from corrugated cement sheets on garages to textured coatings like Artex, old floor tiles, and insulation boards. Our qualified team can safely take a sample and send it to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for analysis. This provides you with a definitive result and certificate, confirming whether asbestos is present. We frequently test materials such as textured coatings on ceilings and walls, asbestos cement found in garage roofs, wall panels, soffits, and gutters, vinyl floor tiles and their backing paper, asbestos insulating board (AIB), and pipe insulation and boiler flues.