Asbestos Sampling in Walton-on-Thames

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If you need asbestos sampling in Walton-on-Thames – you are in good hands with Lambeth Scientific Services Ltd.

As asbestos specialists with over half a century of experience, we have held UKAS accreditation for laboratory air testing since March 1995. We understand it is crucial to determine the presence of asbestos in buildings so that proper steps can be made to make them habitable again and suitable for commercial purposes.
We have excellent attention to detail and will perform a full asbestos inspection of your building, collecting, handling and transporting asbestos samples away to be analysed by our team.
Asbestos sampling is just part of our overall risk assessment service, which also includes air pollution monitoring and asbestos surveys.

Asbestos Sample Testing Services in Walton-on-Thames

Asbestos sample testing is generally undertaken during an overall asbestos survey – which we provide to commercial customers throughout Walton-on-Thames. It is a legal requirement for duty holders to manage and monitor asbestos in buildings used for commercial reasons, so a survey is necessary if you are planning to undergo work that could disturb known or suspected asbestos. There are two typ es of asbestos surveys:
  • Asbestos management survey (formally Type 2) – This survey will clarify if known or suspected asbestos could be disturbed during day-to-day use of the building. Asbestos-containing material in good condition is not a health risk; however, the presence of asbestos must always be monitored and recorded. This type of survey is relatively straightforward to complete.
  • Asbestos refurbishment/demolition survey (formally Type 3) – This survey is completed if a building is to be renovated, upgraded or demolished. Due to the high likelihood of asbestos being disturbed by such an event, it is a much more invasive survey and part of an overall risk assessment.

Quick & Easy Asbestos Sampling

Asbestos analysis is important due to the prevalence of asbestos in many old buildings. Often mixed with other materials, asbestos disturbed during renovation or demolition work produces harmful fibres that can cause serious health problems if ingested.

We are trained and equipped to collect samples before taking them away to be studied – this is done in a controlled environment to minimise any risk to our workers and anyone in the near vicinity. Once we have analysed the samples at our in-house laboratory, we will provide feedback. If asbestos is present, we can advise you of the best course of action to make your building safe again.

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The volume of material collected depends on the composition of the building

The three most common types of asbestos are Chrysotile, Crocidolite and Amosite, which are typically found in:

Why Choose Lambeth Scientific Services Ltd?

There are several reasons why clients throughout Walton-on-Thames and beyond turn to us for professional asbestos sampling.
We have worked with a variety of clients, including local authorities, the MOD, hospitals, private individuals and schools
We have vast experience in both commercial and domestic settings
All our testing is performed in-house at our specialist laboratories
We have held UKAS accreditation for laboratory air testing since March 1995
We have attained ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation for asbestos fibre counting procedures
All of our work is undertaken in accordance with the in-house methods based on Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Guidance HSG 248: Asbestos: The Analysts’ Guide

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Do you want to speak to us about asbestos sampling in Walton-on-Thames? Contact us today to find out more:
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