As one of the most hazardous materials used in building products, asbestos continues to grip international headlines. The regulatory demands and the scrutiny of asbestos management and disposal make testing and inspection essential for all organizations that wish to meet their responsibilities.
As a UKAS ISO 17025 accredited asbestos testing laboratory, Element offers asbestos testing and analysis throughout the UK. We provide asbestos advisory services backed by years of industry expertise for a broad spectrum of commercial, industrial, and domestic organizations.
We go beyond asbestos identification and risk assessment to help you with the big picture. As your expert asbestos advisor, we will be with you through the entire process, from identification through to managing asbestos on your premises safely.
Asbestos testing, inspection, compliance, and advisory services
Our testing services include:
- Compliance gap analysis, advisory, and guidance
- Management surveys (ISO/IEC 17020)
- Refurbishment and demolition surveys (ISO/IEC 17020)
- Asbestos bulk sampling and analysis according to (ISO/IEC 17025)
- Asbestos testing reports and management plans
- Asbestos awareness training
- Project management of asbestos removals, both licensed and non-licensed
- Asbestos air monitoring and testing including Asbestos four stage clearance process - Certificates of Reoccupation (ISO/IEC 17025)
- Asbestos fiber determination and counting (ISO/IEC 17025)
- Asbestos quantification in soil using Phase Contrast Optical Microscopy (PCOM) analysis
We can identify and quantify (in soil samples) all types of asbestos, Chrysotile, Amosite, Crocidolite, Tremolite, Actinolite, and Anthophyllite, in all types of materials, from air and soils to cement, vermiculite, insulating materials, floor tiles, and ceiling tiles.
The Element advantage
Our highly experienced and CoCA qualified experts convey all our asbestos advice and guidance in line with national legislation under CAR 2012. Our testing and inspection services are delivered in accordance with the international standards ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 17020.
For more information about our asbestos testing lab, or to know more about our asbestos consultancy services, contact us today.
Our Services

Asbestos Air Testing
Learn about asbestos air testing and ensuring compliance for the requirements of asbestos removal or remediation.

Asbestos in Soil Testing
Element’s asbestos testing programs help to assess the potential presence of asbestos in soils, asbestos fibers, and any asbestos-containing materials that may cause harm to people’s health.

Asbestos Advisory
Find out how we support our customers by going beyond asbestos identification and risk assessment to assist with the big picture.

Workplace Air Monitoring
Element’s highly experienced team of qualified occupational hygienists specializes in delivering a range of workplace air monitoring services for use within a diverse range of operating environments.

Indoor Air Quality Assessments
Find out how our qualified occupational hygienists can assess indoor air quality looking at chemical, physical, and biological parameters to help our customers comply with regulations.

COSHH Assessments
Find out how we help our customers protect the health of their workforce and achieve compliance with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations.

Environmental Testing
Find out how we apply our 90 years of experience to help our customers to consistently meet the increasingly complex environmental obligations they face in the Americas, Europe and the Middle East.