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Asbestos survey and sample testing in Oldbury
If you are not sure what you have, start with a sample or a survey. It tells you what the material is, where it is and what happens next, and a contractor can then quote more accurately.
A sample test on a single material is the quick answer for a garage roof, ceiling or panel. A survey covers a whole property and is the right start for a refurbishment, a sale or managing a commercial building.
A management survey looks for asbestos that could be disturbed during normal use. A refurbishment or demolition survey is more intrusive and is needed before building work. Samples are analysed by a laboratory and you receive a written report.
How the job runs
- 1
Tell us what you have
Describe the material and send photos. We introduce a surveyor or testing contractor.
- 2
Sampling
A trained person takes small samples with controls so the material is not disturbed more than necessary.
- 3
Laboratory analysis
Samples go to a laboratory and are analysed for asbestos types.
- 4
Report and next steps
You receive a written result and, if needed, a recommendation and a quote for removal.
What affects the price
- Single sample or whole-building survey
- Management survey or refurbishment and demolition survey
- Number of materials and rooms
- Access and building size
- Turnaround time at the laboratory
Common questions
Can I send a sample myself?
We do not recommend it. Disturbing the material to take a sample can release fibres. A trained person should take it.
What is the difference between the survey types?
A management survey covers normal occupation. A refurbishment or demolition survey is used before building work and is more intrusive.