Spotting a material you think might contain asbestos can be a worrying discovery. The most important thing is not to disturb it. Trying to identify asbestos by eye is incredibly difficult and often impossible. Only a professional, laboratory test can give you a definitive answer. Getting an accurate test result means you can make informed decisions about managing the material, protecting your family, employees, or future buyers, and keeping everything fully compliant with health and safety standards.

When you call us, our friendly, experienced team arranges a convenient time to visit your property in Sunbury-on-Thames. We carefully take a small, non-destructive sample of the suspected material. Our technicians are fully trained to do this with the highest safety standards, ensuring no fibres are released during the process. We then send this sample off to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for expert analysis. You'll soon receive a clear, comprehensive report detailing whether asbestos is present, what type it is, and what you should consider doing next. It's a straightforward process designed for your peace of mind.

Asbestos was used in a huge range of building materials before it was banned. In Sunbury-on-Thames properties, we frequently test materials like textured ceiling coatings (often called Artex), old vinyl floor tiles and their backing paper, asbestos cement sheets found on garage roofs or cladding, insulation boards (AIB), boiler flues, and even pipe lagging. If you’ve got any material you’re unsure about, don’t hesitate to get in touch. It’s always best to be sure.