Expert Asbestos Air Testing in Leatherhead
Are you looking for asbestos air testing experts in Leatherhead?
s specialists in asbestos air testing for over 35 years, Lambeth Scientific Services Ltd is well placed to help with your asbestos testing requirements. Once a highly-favoured building material, asbestos is now banned in the construction industry due to its serious health risks. Nevertheless, asbestos remains present in many buildings, making the management of historic materials a high priority.
To test for asbestos, our analysts collect a sample of air using specialist equipment, which is then studied for microscopic fibres. This process involves sealing off the site and controlling who has access.
Our quick turnaround times mean you can either take the necessary steps to have asbestos removed by a licenced asbestos remover or proceed with the next stage of your renovation or demolition proje ct.
A Range of Asbestos Sampling Services
Looking for asbestos sampling in Leatherhead? Often required as part of an overall site survey, our analysts will collect physical materials to test for the presence of asbestos in our in-house lab. Asbestos in its solid form is harmless, but it is often mixed with other materials and poses a serious health hazard if disturbed.
We have all the necessary PPE and safeguarding practices to ensure sample collecting is performed safely and will provide you with feedback as quickly as possible.
Air Pollution Monitoring
Searching for air pollution monitoring ? Air pollution monitoring involves regularly testing air quality to assess the risks it poses to public health.
It is crucial for environmental protection and ensures compliance with health and safety regulations. The team at Lambeth Scientific Services Ltd offers air monitoring services throughout Leatherhead for both private and commercial clients.
Professional Asbestos Air Monitoring
Air monitoring is generally carried out as part of a four-stage clearance, after the removal of asbestos. We test a sample of air from the site to provide peace of mind that all traces of asbestos have been removed. This service is available throughout Leatherhead and is suitable for both businesses and households.
Leatherhead’s Asbestos Air Quality Testing Experts
Background air testing
We perform background testing to determine the risk-factor of disturbing known asbestos
Personal air testing
This bespoke testing is often requested by individuals who would like us to test a specific space
Leakage air testing
A quality control measure, leakage air testing is designed to eliminate the risk of exposure in areas where asbestos is being removed
Reassurance air testing
If previous data isn’t trustworthy, or you would like peace of mind about the safety of a building, then reassurance air testing can provide
Four-Stage Asbestos Clearance
If asbestos has recently been removed from your premises, it is necessary to ensure the premises have a safety certification. We complete four-stage clearance, which includes the following:
- A preliminary study of the site condition
- A detailed visual inspection
- An analysis of air samples though monitoring for residue asbestos fibres
- A final assessment to confirm the site is clean and asbestos free so it can be occupied again
Four-stage asbestos clearance is carried out so that your building has a certification of safety and can be occupied once again. We are highly experienced at this process and offer the service throughout Leatherhead.
Why Choose Lambeth Scientific Services Ltd?
There are several reasons why clients throughout Leatherhead and beyond turn to us for reliable asbestos testing.
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 in 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 our work is done in accordance with the in-house methods based on Health and Safety Executive (HSE) Guidance HSG 248: Asbestos: The Analysts’ Guide