You can’t tell if a material contains asbestos just by looking at it. Disturbing asbestos fibres is extremely dangerous, leading to serious health risks if inhaled. Attempting to sample suspect materials yourself could put you, your family, or your employees at risk. Our trained technicians know exactly how to safely take samples with minimal disturbance. We then send these samples to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for accurate analysis. Knowing for sure protects your health and helps you manage your property responsibly.

When you call Southern Asbestos, we arrange a convenient time to visit your property in Leatherhead. Our qualified experts arrive equipped with the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and use specialised techniques to carefully extract small samples of the suspect material. We meticulously seal the samples and send them to an independent, UKAS-accredited laboratory. You receive a clear, certified report detailing whether asbestos is present and, if so, what type. This professional approach ensures accuracy and safety from start to finish.

Asbestos was a popular building material before 2000, found in an extensive range of products. If your property was built or refurbished before this time, there's a good chance it could contain ACMs. We regularly test materials like:

• Textured coatings (often called Artex) on ceilings and walls.
• Asbestos cement – frequently found in corrugated roof sheets on garages, sheds, and farm buildings, as well as wall panels, soffits, and gutters.
• Vinyl floor tiles and their backing paper.
• Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB) in ceiling tiles, partition walls, and fireproofing.
• Pipe lagging and boiler flues.
  If you have any material you're unsure about, do not touch it – just give us a call.