We offer an independent asbestos testing service to domestic and commercial clients in the edinburgh and lothians areas. The process is simple. If you suspect that your premises contain asbestos, call us and arrange a site visit where we will take suitable samples for testing and advise you on any necessary course of action. We will arrange a fast analysis of your sample in an approved asbestos testing laboratory and get the results to you within 24-48 hours. Working with the uk's largest and most reliable asbestos testing laboratories, all ukas approved, you can be 100% confident that your result will be accurate. Our range of services. . . Asbestos surveys in accordance with mdhs100 to comply with the caw regulations. Sample suspect asbestos containing materials. Quotations for removal of all asbestos containing materials. Notification of neccesary authorities to ensure all legal requirements are adhered to. Removal of all asbestos under strict contolled conditions. Safe disposal of all asbestos at a regulated landfill site. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral, and there are several different types of it. The three main types found in buildings are:

chrysotile (white)
found in ussr, canada, china, usa and south africa. Amosite (brown)
found in south africa. Crocidolite (blue)
found in south africa and south america. Just some of the places where asbestos may be found...

acoustical work - plaster, sink pads
adhesives
insulation – pipes etc
cement pipes – flues, down pipes
ceiling tiles and lay-in panels
corrugated cement roof sheeting, cladding
decorative plaster
ductwork insulation
electrical panel partitions
elevator equipment panels
mechanical brakes
felt
filling of asbestos mattress insulation
fire doors, blankets
fire breaks
flash guards
floor backing
gas mask filters
high temperature gaskets
joint compounds
laboratory hoods/ table tops
linings of stoves, heaters, filing cabinets
packing materials (wall/floor penetrations)
roofing materials - tiles
spray-applied insulation
taping compounds (thermal)
thermal paper products
textured paints/ coatings (artex)
toilets
vinyl floor tile
wallboard
yarn - cloth, gaskets, brake lining, rope
whether you need to get some suspect material tested, or you require an asbestos survey, please contact us on the website and you will receive our immediate attention.

Trade Bodies / Associations

FMB - Federation of Master Builders
EBC - European Builders Confederation
The Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce
UKAS Accredited Laboratory - Accredited Sampling & Testing Contractor

Trading Since

2002