Asbestos Surveys, Testing & Removal in Lincoln & The East Midlands

When you're dealing with asbestos, you really need a contractor you can trust completely. We’re all about the highest standards of safety, quality, and looking after our customers.

• Completely Certified & Approved: When we take samples for testing, we send them to UKAS-accredited laboratories. This means you’re getting results that are truly accurate and dependable.
• A Team That Knows Their Stuff: Our staff are not just trained; they're genuinely experienced in finding, managing, and removing asbestos. They stick carefully to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) – every step of the way.
• Thorough Insurance for Your Peace of Mind: We carry £10 million in Public Liability Insurance. That’s solid protection for you and your property.
• Ready for Any Asbestos: Whether it’s lower-risk materials like asbestos cement or the trickier, higher-risk stuff like insulation board and pipe lagging, we're equipped and licensed to handle it all.
• We Handle Everything, Start to Finish: You don't need to juggle different contractors. We manage the whole job: from the first survey and taking samples, to safe removal, certified air testing, legally disposing of hazardous waste, and even fixing things back up afterwards.
• Local to You in The East Midlands: We’re based right here in Lincolnshire. We know the local properties inside out and serve people within about a 55-mile radius, covering the entire East Midlands.
• Clear, Honest Pricing: We give you straightforward, detailed quotes without any nasty surprises. And our initial chats and advice? Always free.
• Your Safety is Our Top Priority: Every piece of work we do comes with full documentation, including the waste consignment notes that prove everything’s been disposed of correctly. Your safety really does come first.

Asbestos is a group of natural minerals that were widely used in building materials until around the year 2000 because they were strong, fire-resistant, and good insulators. The problem is, when these materials get old or are disturbed, they release tiny, invisible fibres into the air. If you breathe these in, they can cause serious lung diseases, including cancer, many years later. That’s why it’s so important to handle it safely.

You really can’t tell just by looking at a material. Asbestos can be hidden in all sorts of places and looks like regular building materials. The only way to know for sure is to have a professional take a sample and send it to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for testing. If your property was built or renovated before 2000, it's always best to assume asbestos might be present until it’s proven otherwise, and definitely avoid disturbing anything suspect.

An asbestos survey involves a trained expert coming to your property to identify and assess any materials that contain asbestos. For homes, a pre-purchase survey can be really useful. For businesses and landlords, a Management Survey is standard for occupied buildings, helping you keep track of asbestos. If you’re planning any renovation or demolition work, a more intrusive Refurbishment & Demolition (R&D) Survey is crucial to find all hidden asbestos before work begins. We can guide you to the right survey for your situation.

We strongly advise against trying to test or remove asbestos yourself. It’s a hazardous material, and without the proper training, safety equipment, and containment, you risk releasing dangerous fibres into the air. This puts you, your family, or anyone else in the property at serious risk. Plus, there are strict legal rules about how asbestos waste must be disposed of – you can’t just put it in your regular bin. We’re here to make sure it’s done safely and legally.

UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) accreditation means that the laboratory we use has been independently assessed and found to meet internationally recognised standards for competence, impartiality, and performance. In simple terms, it means you can have full confidence that the test results are accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. It's a key part of how we ensure your safety.

Absolutely! Removing asbestos garage roofs is actually one of our most common domestic jobs in places like Lincoln and across the East Midlands. We also regularly test and safely remove Artex and other textured coatings from ceilings and walls, preparing the surface for replastering. No job is too big or small when it comes to keeping your home safe from asbestos.

This distinction relates to the level of risk associated with the asbestos material. "Non-licensed" materials, like asbestos cement sheets, are considered lower risk but still need trained professionals. "Licensed" materials, such as asbestos insulation board (AIB) or pipe lagging, are much more friable (meaning they can easily crumble and release fibres) and pose a higher risk. These can only be removed by HSE-licensed contractors under very strict, controlled conditions. Yes, our team is fully qualified and equipped to safely handle and remove both non-licensed and licensed asbestos materials.

Your safety is our absolute priority. We follow strict Health & Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines at every stage. This includes setting up full containment of the work area, continuous air monitoring during removal, a thorough clean-up, and legally transporting and disposing of all hazardous waste. For licensed work, we even provide a four-stage clearance test and reoccupation certificate, confirming the area is safe to enter again. We handle all the paperwork and compliance so you don’t have to worry.

We believe our deep commitment to safety, our experienced and fully certified team, and our focus on providing a complete, stress-free service truly set us apart. We’re local, transparent with our pricing, and hold comprehensive insurance. For businesses, we operate as BESA PROPERTY SERVICES LTD, bringing the same high standards to commercial clients. We aim to earn your trust by delivering peace of mind and ensuring all work is safe, compliant, and handled with utmost professionalism from your initial query to the final clearance.

Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012), if you own or manage non-domestic premises, you have a "duty to manage" asbestos. This means you must find out if asbestos is present (through a survey), assess its condition, create a plan to manage it, and ensure it isn’t disturbed. We can help you navigate all these legal obligations, from conducting the necessary surveys to creating and maintaining your asbestos register and management plan, keeping you fully compliant.