Armco Asbestos Surveys
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Armco Asbestos Surveys
Looking for asbestos testing in the city of London or the surrounding areas? Found some suspect building material that you think may contain asbestos?
Some common asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) you may find in a building are textured coatings, cement, sprayed coatings, insulation board and pipe lagging.
Testing involves taking single or bulk samples of any suspected ACMs and having them analysed for asbestos fibres in an independent laboratory.
The results will determine whether asbestos is present, and if so, the type(s) found.
The 3 most common types of asbestos are Chrysotile, Crocidolite and Amosite.
But before any testing can be performed on the asbestos, a sample must first be taken of the suspect material.
This can be done yourself, although we recommend only this if a piece of the material has already broken off.
If you are removing the material yourself, then we would advise extreme caution because of the risk of exposure to asbestos fibres.
Ideally, you should wear a protective respirator, gloves, and protective clothing.
Start by dampening the sample, placing it in a self-sealing polythene bag, and then putting it in a second self-sealing bag and labelling it before sending the sample off to be tested at a UKAS-accredited testing laboratory.
We now sell full testing kits for people wishing to take their own samples and to send to the laboratory themselves. Please head to our sister website to purchase your testing kit by clicking on the button below.
Some people will not feel comfortable taking samples themselves for safety reasons, and would much rather a professional take the sample(s) for them, which is where we come in.
If you require asbestos testing in London or surrounding areas and don’t want to take samples yourself, then we can send one of our trained Asbestos Surveyors to your property to safely take a single sample or bulk samples for you.
Our asbestos consultants can take samples for testing from any residential, commercial, industrial or public property in London and surrounding areas.
We will then have the samples tested for asbestos materials at our independent UKAS-accredited testing laboratory in London.
The samples will be analysed and you will receive the asbestos testing results usually within 24 hours, along with a sampling and testing report.
Our prices for asbestos sampling and testing with reports in London start at just £225 plus VAT.
Not sure whether or not you need to arrange asbestos testing on your property in London?
Providing you aren’t planning on doing any work that may disturb asbestos-containing materials, such as decorating or refurbishment, then there is no need to test for the presence of asbestos.
However, if you are planning on doing any kind of remedial work to the property, whether it be a residential or commercial property, then you must arrange for asbestos testing to be done before commencing with any work, to determine the presence or absence of asbestos.
If you require more detailed information about the location, amount, type and condition of any asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), or if you are the person responsible for the maintenance of non-domestic premises (duty holder), then you will need an asbestos survey, which we can help with too.
For more information about our Asbestos Sampling and Testing in London, or to find out more about our asbestos surveys in London, speak to our team now on 0203 793 3078 or alternatively complete the form on this page and we’ll call you back.
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If you’re responsible for a property, especially one built before the year 2000, it’s crucial to consider getting an asbestos survey. Asbestos was widely used in construction materials and can pose significant health risks if disturbed. An asbestos survey helps identify the presence of asbestos-containing materials in your building, allowing you to take necessary precautions.
There are different types of asbestos surveys available, tailored to your specific needs. For instance, if you’re planning any refurbishment or demolition work, an asbestos demolition survey is essential to ensure the safety of workers and anyone in the vicinity. This type of survey is more comprehensive and is designed to locate all asbestos within the area being worked on.
For those managing a property on an ongoing basis, an Asbestos Management Survey is recommended. This type of survey helps in identifying and monitoring any asbestos-containing materials, ensuring that they remain undisturbed and safe.
During these asbestos surveys, specialists will collect asbestos samples from different parts of the building. These samples are then analysed to confirm the presence of asbestos and determine its type and condition. Understanding the results of an asbestos survey allows you to make informed decisions and comply with legal obligations.
Taking the proactive step of conducting an asbestos survey not only ensures the safety of occupants and workers but also helps avoid potential legal complications in the future.
Did you know we also offer comprehensive Asbestos Awareness Training? We’ve provided training to thousands of companies throughout the UK both large and small enabling them to deal with certain aspects of asbestos themselves. To view full details of all our asbestos training courses in London, please visit our dedicated asbestos training site for more information.
