Asbestos guides
Where asbestos hides in UK homes, what's safe to sample and what isn't, and how to find out for sure. Calm, plain answers.
What are you looking at?
Pick the material that's worrying you. Each guide explains what it is, when it matters, and whether you can sample it yourself.
WORTH TESTINGArtex & textured ceilings
Swirls, stipples and patterns on ceilings and walls.
WORTH TESTINGFloor tiles & adhesive
Old 9-inch tiles and the black glue underneath.
WORTH TESTINGGarage & shed roofs
Grey corrugated sheets, gutters and downpipes.
WORTH TESTINGCement sheets & panels
Flat sheets on sheds, soffits, panels and partitions.
PHOTO FIRST · DON'T SAMPLEInsulation board
Don't sample it yourself. Send us a photo first and we'll advise.
DON'T TOUCH · ASK USPipe lagging
Please don't sample this one. Send us a photo and we'll advise.
DON'T TOUCH · ASK USSprayed coatings & loose fill
The riskiest kinds. Never sample them yourself.
START HEREWhat does asbestos look like?
The honest answer, and how a lab tells for sure.
Only a lab test can tell you for sure. Your photo helps us send the right kit.
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