Armco Asbestos Surveys
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Armco Asbestos Surveys
Asbestos testing determines whether a material contains asbestos by taking a sample and having it analysed by a specialist laboratory.
Armco provides professional asbestos sampling and testing for commercial, industrial and residential properties across the UK. Our trained asbestos surveyors can safely collect samples of suspected asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), which are then analysed by an independent UKAS-accredited laboratory.
Common materials that may require asbestos testing include textured coatings, asbestos cement products, insulation boards, sprayed coatings, floor tiles and pipe lagging.
Following laboratory analysis, the results will confirm whether asbestos is present and, where asbestos is identified, the type of asbestos found.
The 3 most common types of asbestos are Chrysotile, Crocidolite and Amosite.
Before asbestos testing can be carried out, a sample of the suspected material must be collected safely and sent for laboratory analysis.
Armco can arrange for one of our trained asbestos surveyors to visit your property and take samples of materials suspected of containing asbestos. This provides a straightforward option if you are unsure how to take a sample safely or would prefer the material to be assessed by an experienced professional.
Samples are carefully collected, sealed and labelled before being sent to an independent UKAS-accredited laboratory for asbestos analysis.
If the material has already broken away and can be sampled without disturbing it further, it may also be possible to take the sample yourself. However, you should avoid disturbing any material that could release asbestos fibres or dust.
If you are unsure whether it is safe to take a sample yourself, contact Armco and we can advise whether professional asbestos sampling or a more comprehensive asbestos survey would be appropriate.
If you are confident that a sample can be taken safely without disturbing the suspected material, you can purchase a DIY asbestos testing kit and send the sample to the laboratory for analysis.
Our asbestos testing kits contain the equipment and instructions needed to take and package your sample correctly. Kits are available from our dedicated asbestos testing website, with prices starting from £20.
If you are unsure whether it is safe to take the sample yourself, do not disturb the material. Armco can arrange professional asbestos sampling at your property instead.
Professional Asbestos Sampling & Testing
If you would prefer not to take a sample yourself, Armco can arrange for a trained asbestos surveyor to visit your property and safely collect the required sample or samples.
The samples are sent to an independent UKAS-accredited laboratory for analysis. Results are usually available within 24 hours and you will receive a sampling and testing report confirming whether asbestos has been identified.
Our professional asbestos sampling and testing service starts from £125 plus VAT.
sbestos testing may be appropriate when you have a specific material that you suspect contains asbestos and need to confirm whether asbestos is present.
This may be useful before maintenance or minor work, when a previously unidentified material has been discovered, or when you simply need a particular material professionally analysed.
If the material could be disturbed, avoid drilling, cutting, sanding or otherwise damaging it until you know whether it contains asbestos.
Asbestos testing is generally suitable when you need to identify one or more specific materials. A sample is collected and analysed to determine whether asbestos is present.
An asbestos survey is more comprehensive. It involves inspecting the property for potential asbestos-containing materials and recording information such as their location, condition and extent.
If you are responsible for managing asbestos in a non-domestic property, you may require an asbestos management survey. If refurbishment or demolition work is planned, a refurbishment and demolition survey may be required before work begins.
If you are unsure which service you need, contact Armco and we can advise whether asbestos testing or an asbestos survey is appropriate for your property and planned work.
This information can then help you to prepare an asbestos risk register.
Armco provides professional asbestos testing and sampling services for residential, commercial and industrial properties throughout the UK.
Our asbestos surveyors regularly provide asbestos testing across Greater Manchester, Cheshire, Merseyside, Lancashire, Yorkshire, the Midlands and London, as well as other locations throughout the country.
We also provide dedicated local asbestos testing services in key areas including Manchester, Chester, Leeds and Sheffield. If you need asbestos testing elsewhere in the UK, contact us with your location and details of the material you are concerned about and we can advise on availability.
Need to find out whether a material contains asbestos? Armco provides professional asbestos sampling and testing, with samples analysed by an independent UKAS-accredited laboratory.
Results are usually available within 24 hours, helping you quickly deter mine whether asbestos is present and what action may be required.
Professional asbestos sampling and testing starts from £125 plus VAT.
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. We also provide an online asbestos awareness course. Please visit our dedicated asbestos training site for more information.
