Asbestos can be hidden in many places, especially in properties built or refurbished before 2000. Disturbing it can release dangerous fibres, posing serious health risks. For businesses and landlords in Reading, identifying and managing asbestos isn't just about safety; it’s a legal duty under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. Our testing service offers the clarity you need to act responsibly. Don't take chances with your health or your compliance. Let our qualified professionals provide a definitive answer. Taking swift action on any suspected asbestos is one of the most important things you can do for health and safety.

Found a material you suspect might be asbestos in your Reading home or workplace? Don't touch it. Our professional service starts with safely taking a sample. Our expert team follows strict safety protocols to collect a small, representative piece, which we then send to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for analysis. You’ll get a definitive result and a certificate, giving you absolute certainty. We commonly test materials like textured coatings (Artex), asbestos cement (on garage roofs or panels), vinyl floor tiles, and insulation boards. This crucial work provides the basis for any future project.

While testing gives you the facts, Southern Asbestos offers a comprehensive range of asbestos services once you know what you’re dealing with. This includes detailed asbestos management surveys (a legal requirement for commercial properties), refurbishment and demolition surveys, safe removal of non-licensed asbestos materials from domestic, commercial, and industrial sites, and responsible collection and disposal. We can even offer encapsulation or reinstatement works. We aim to provide a full, safe service from start to finish, managing the entire project for you.