The UK's Premier Asbestos Home Sampling Kit
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Asbestos has long been a concern for tradespersons and homeowners carrying out renovations to both domestic and commercial properties in the UK.
If you suspect asbestos may be present in your building our asbestos home sample kits are a quick, safe and reliable way of taking samples of suspected asbestos containing materials (ACM's).
With our fast turnaround you will receive your results by email within 24 hours from our UKAS accredited laboratory receiving your samples.
The initial cost is £44.99 for one RPE and PPE asbestos testing kit or £27.99 for one Sample Only kit, with each additional sample test priced at £12.00.
No hidden cost or fees are applied and our highly trained laboratory analysts are on hand to provide any advice.
Our RPE and PPE kits contain all of the safety equipment need to take samples of suspected asbestos containing materiel.
All of our testing kits come with full instructions to keep yourself and those around you safe during the sampling process.
If you order before 2pm we’ll dispatch your kit the very same day (Monday-Friday)! Free postage is available on all kits with next day delivery options available too.
All samples are tested the same day they arrive at the UKAS accredited lab so you wont be waiting around long for your results!
Order your kit from our easy to use online store, order before 2pm for same day dispatch (Monday-Fridy).
Once your kit arrives follow our easy to use instructions to safely take your sample.
Send your sample into our laboratory using the pre paid return envelope.
You will receive you sample results by email the same day the laboratory carries out the analysis!
You do not pay for postage. We cover the initial shipping costs and the cost of sending your sample into our laboratory with our pre paid return envelopes!
Your samples are sent directly to a UKAS-accredited testing laboratory. All samples are analysed the same day with results emailed instantly.
A detailed instruction leaflet is included within all of our testing kits. This provides a clear, step-by-step guide that makes it easy to test for asbestos safely.
Order before 2pm Monday-Friday and we will send your asbestos testing kit the very same day.
We pride ourselves on delivering advice and support throughout your entire asbestos testing journey. Our aftercare team is happy to guide you towards additional services where required. Full asbestos surveys and air monitoring may be advisable, depending on your sample results. We can explain this process in full.
With FFP3 certification, these face masks offer respiratory protection against very fine dusts, fumes and mists, while the adjustable head strap helps the mask fit most face types. These face masks are fully rated for work with asbestos.
These strong and economical disposable gloves offer resistance protection to your hands from dust and debris. Certified for use as medical gloves, they’re designed for single-use only and are free from powder to avoid leaving any residue on sensitive surfaces.
Type 5/6 coverall provides excellent protection to your clothes. It’s crafted from non-woven polypropylene fabric to offer durable yet lightweight protection against airborne solid particulates. The cuffs, ankles and waist are also all elasticated for increased comfort and safety.
Use these to clean tools and surfaces after sampling to avoid potential contamination between samples. We provide extra wipes for each additional sample ordered.
Grip Seal Bags offer a quick, easy, and secure way to pack your samples ready for analysis. Simply press the seal to securely close and make airtight.
once your material has been received in the laboratory it is analysed using stereo and polarised light microscopy. The material matrix is prepared and searched for any signs of fibres under a low powered stereo microscope, once suspect fibres are found they are mounted on a slide within an appropriate refractive index liquid to determine the asbestos type.
These asbestos bags are heavy duty and meet all regulations required for disposing of asbestos safely. To use you must insert asbestos into the red bag first and then double wrap in the clear bag. These will help you safely dispose of any potentially contaminated consumables.
Our instruction booklet details how to safely take a sample and send into the laboratory for analysis. Fill in the return form and post it into the laboratory with your samples.
Place your samples and the return form into the pre addressed envelope provided then send them into the laboratory for analysis.
Decide how many samples you will need analysed and use our easy to order system to order the appropriate kit.
If you order your kit before 2pm (Mon – Fri) we will dispatch it the same day.
Should you need help knowing what materials may contain asbestos please see our guide to asbestos.
All our kits are dispatched with free Royal Mail tracked 24.
Need your kit quicker? Select the next day option while placing your order and we will send out your kit Royal Mail 1pm Special Delivery
Once your sampling kit has been delivered you will have the RPE, PPE and consumables to safely take your samples.
Also included are a full set of detailed instructions showing you how to take your sample and the sample submission form for the laboratory.
Follow the instruction booklet provided to safely take your sample using proscribed HSE methods.
Place your sample into the pre labelled sample bags provided and fill in the details on the sample submission form.
Place your samples and submission form into the pre paid envelope provided with the sampling kit.
Send your samples straight back to our laboratory.
Once the samples have been received the laboratory will use stereo and polarised light microscopy to identify any asbestos fibres that may be found within the sample.
All samples are analysed in accordance with the HSE guidance HSG 248 The Analysts Guide, UKAS accreditation and in house procedures.
Once completed your results will be emailed directly to you as a PDF document.
The certificate will show the details provided including the site address and sample description. It will also show the results of the analysis.
Should you have any questions about your sample results or require any advice then our experienced and dedicated team will be happy to help by either phone or email
info@asbestoskits.co.uk
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