From ordering to results in three simple, safe steps.
Choose a kit based on how many materials you want to test and how quickly you need the result — one sample per suspect material is the general rule. Your kit is dispatched promptly and arrives with a submission form already filled in with your order details, sample bags and labels and a prepaid tracked return envelope. Standard, Express and Trade kits also include a plastic drop sheet, wet wipes, asbestos waste bags, an FFP3 mask, disposable coveralls and nitrile gloves; the Basic kit is the sample bags, form and postage only, so you'll need your own mask, gloves, coveralls, drop sheet, wipes and bags for the waste.
Your sampling guide is emailed to you as a PDF as soon as you order — read it before the kit arrives. Have these ready before you start (they're not in the box): a spray bottle of water with a drop of washing-up liquid, a sharp chisel or scraper for textured coatings or pliers for boards and tiles, a permanent marker for the bag labels, and heavy-duty tape to seal your glove cuffs and the sampled surface afterwards. See the full box contents for each kit.
The golden rules, all covered in the sampling guide we email you:
If a material is badly damaged, or you're not confident sampling it, contact us first — some situations are better assessed professionally.
Drop the prepaid tracked envelope in any postbox. When your samples arrive at our UKAS-accredited laboratory, they are analysed and your certificate of analysis is emailed to you the next working day (Express and Trade kits) or within two working days (Basic and Standard kits) — a clear result for each sample, with guidance on what to do next.
No asbestos detected — you can proceed with your work with peace of mind.
Asbestos detected — don't panic. Asbestos in good condition and left undisturbed is often best managed in place. Your results identify the asbestos type, and we can point you towards appropriately licensed professionals for removal or encapsulation where needed.