Finding out if a material contains asbestos is absolutely crucial, particularly if your property was built or refurbished before the year 2000. Disturbing asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) without knowing can release dangerous fibres into the air, posing serious health risks. For Dunstable homeowners, testing offers vital information before any DIY or renovation work begins. For businesses and landlords, it’s a key part of your legal duty under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) to manage risks effectively. A professional test removes uncertainty, allowing you to make informed decisions about your property’s safety.

We make the asbestos testing process straightforward and safe for you. When you contact us, a qualified Southern Asbestos technician will arrange a visit to your Dunstable property at a time that suits you. They will carefully take a small sample of the suspected material, following strict safety protocols to prevent fibre release. This sample then goes to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for analysis. Once the lab confirms the presence or absence of asbestos, we provide you with a clear, easy-to-understand report and certificate, giving you the definitive answer you need without any fuss.

Asbestos was a popular building material for decades, so it can hide in many places around Dunstable homes and commercial buildings. We regularly test a wide range of materials for our local clients, including:

• Textured coatings (Artex): Often found on ceilings and walls in older properties.
• Asbestos cement: Common in garage roofs, shed panels, drainpipes, and soffits.
• Floor tiles: Vinyl, thermoplastic tiles, and the bitumen adhesive used to fix them.
• Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB): Used for fireproofing, partitioning, and ceiling tiles.
• Pipe insulation: Lagging around old central heating pipes and boilers.
  If you have any material you’re unsure about, our team is here to help you identify and test it.