Where To Get Asbestos Testing Done In Sussex

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was commonly used in construction materials in the UK until the 1990s. While asbestos is now banned in the UK, many homes and buildings still contain asbestos materials. Exposure to asbestos can be harmful and may cause serious health problems, including lung cancer and mesothelioma. If you suspect that your home or business may contain asbestos, its important to have it tested and removed by a professional company.

Affordable Asbestos Removal Sussex: Your Local Asbestos Testing Company

At Affordable Asbestos Removal Sussex, we understand the potential dangers of asbestos exposure. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing fast, effective and affordable asbestos testing services to residential and commercial customers throughout Sussex and the South East England. Our company is fully licensed and insured, so you can trust us to handle your asbestos testing needs with the utmost care and professionalism.

What Is Asbestos?

Asbestos is a mineral that was commonly used in construction materials and products because of its fire-resistant and insulating properties. Asbestos can be found in a range of materials, including:

• Roofing materials
• Insulation
• Floor tiles
• Ceiling tiles
• Wall panels
• Pipes

Asbestos was widely used in the UK up until the 1990s, when it was discovered that exposure to asbestos fibres can cause a range of serious health problems, including lung cancer and mesothelioma. Its important to note that not all asbestos-containing materials pose a risk to health - its only when the material is damaged or disturbed that the tiny asbestos fibres can become airborne and be inhaled.

Why Do You Need Asbestos Testing?

If your Sussex home or business was built before 2000, there is a chance that it may contain asbestos materials. While some materials may be obvious, such as textured ceiling coatings (often known as 'Artex'), others are not so easy to identify. Identifying asbestos materials is not always easy and requires expert knowledge and training.

Asbestos testing involves taking a sample of a suspected asbestos-containing material and sending it off to a UKAS-accredited asbestos testing laboratory for analysis. The laboratory will be able to determine whether the material contains asbestos and, if so, the type and the likelihood of the asbestos fibres being released into the air.

How Do We Test For Asbestos?

If you suspect that your Sussex building contains asbestos, our experts at Affordable Asbestos Removal Sussex can arrange for a sampling service. Our team of experts will visit your premises and identify materials that may contain asbestos. We will then take small samples of the materials and send them off to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for testing.

Our team will ensure that the sampling is carried out safely and professionally, taking all necessary precautions to minimise any disturbance or release of asbestos fibres.

What Happens If Asbestos Is Found?

If asbestos is found in your property, we will provide you with a full report detailing the location and type of asbestos-containing material, along with recommendations for removal and disposal. We always recommend that any work involving asbestos should be carried out by a fully licensed asbestos removal company like us.

Our team at Affordable Asbestos Removal Sussex can carry out a full asbestos removal service from a simple shed roof to a whole house or commercial building. Our asbestos removal team will carefully remove the asbestos materials and dispose of them in a safe and responsible manner, in accordance with the latest environmental regulations.

Asbestos Testing Kits

You may have seen asbestos testing kits for sale online, but we do not recommend using these kits. Asbestos testing kits are not always accurate and may not detect all types of asbestos. Additionally, the process of taking a sample may release asbestos fibres into the air, which can be dangerous if not carried out by a professional.

Its important to remember that asbestos testing should only be carried out by a UKAS-accredited laboratory and by a professional asbestos testing company like us.

Contact Affordable Asbestos Removal Sussex Today

If you are concerned that your Sussex property may contain asbestos, contact Affordable Asbestos Removal Sussex today. Our team of asbestos experts can provide you with fast, effective and affordable asbestos testing services to help keep you and your family safe.

You can contact us on 01273 978238 or email us at [email protected] to arrange your asbestos testing today.

Trust us to take care of your asbestos testing needs and to provide you with the peace of mind that comes with knowing your property is safe from the dangers of asbestos. Visit our website for more information at affordable-asbestos-removal-sussex.co.uk.