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Why you need to test for asbestos
Asbestos is a harmful substance with the potential to cause a number of serious health issues. If you suspect asbestos to be present on your premises, it’s important to take action—whether it’s a legal requirement or not.
Alpha Surveys is a leading provider of professional asbestos testing in and around Kent and London. If you suspect there could be asbestos-containing material (ACM) in your domestic, residential, industrial or commercial property, we can help you to determine if this is the case with a professional asbestos survey.
Made up of a team of specialists with years of experience in the industry, Alpha Surveys is on hand to establish if ACMs are present in your building and provide trusted consultancy on asbestos management.
Asbestos testing for domestic and non-domestic premises
If you discover a material you suspect of containing asbestos on your premises in London or Kent, we provide a comprehensive testing service, operating as per The Control of Asbestos Regulations and the HGS264 (the asbestos surveyors’ guide).
FD testing for asbestos is not a legal requirement for domestic properties, it is the only way of proving its presence and type. This will allow the homeowner to determine whether there is a risk to health, risk of disturbing ACMs while carrying out refurbishment work, avoid delays with any prospective sale and take appropriate action to minimise any impact identified by the analysis.
Non-domestic properties, however, have a duty of care towards employees, visitors and occupants, as outlined by HSE (Health and Safety England) to prevent exposure to asbestos hazards and must be aware of all ACMs (Asbestos Containing Materials) on their premises, making testing a necessity. Commercial properties must also keep a record of the results provided to them.
The testing process
As part of our testing service, Alpha Surveys can send samples of suspected ACM taken from a domestic or non-domestic premises across the South East in London or Kent to an independent UKAS-accredited laboratory, where they can be broken down in a controlled environment. The testing process and techniques used may vary depending on the sample, but will ultimately identify the presence and nature of any ACM.
Results
Once the sample has been analysed, we will deliver the results to you via email within three working days. If you require further guidance or asbestos removal, we can arrange an asbestos management/inspection survey.
Testing can only be carried out by an accredited laboratory and surveyor to meet the necessary requirements, so if you discover a suspected ACM on your premises in London or Kent, contact us today.
Do you need asbestos testing?
If you suspect there could be asbestos in your commercial or industrial premises, asbestos testing is a legal requirement. Currently, asbestos testing and subsequent management is not a legal requirement for domestic buildings. However, given the threat to health posed by asbestos, investigation and a full risk assessment on any premises where ACMs are thought to be present is recommended.
Contact Alpha Surveys, asbestos surveying specialists, today.
