Asbestos Accreditations & Compliance
At Asbestos in Homes, we operate to the highest standards of safety. From UKAS-accredited laboratory testing to fully compliant hazardous waste removal, we protect your property and health in full accordance with UK law.
Our Compliance Standards
Every survey, sample, and removal project we execute aligns strictly with UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) laws and industry best practices.
UKAS Accredited Labs
All asbestos sample testing and bulk analysis are carried out via fully certified UKAS-accredited laboratories, ensuring legal validity and scientific precision.
CAR 2012 Compliant
We strictly operate in accordance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, assisting businesses and landlords with their formal Duty to Manage.
£10M Liability Cover
Providing total safety assurance for both domestic properties and major industrial sites, backed by robust professional indemnity and public liability cover.
Licensed Disposal
We provide legal waste consignment notes for every safe disposal, ensuring fully tracked transportation to environmental landfills.
Our Commitment to Rigorous Safety Standards
When managing hazardous materials like asbestos, shortcuts are never an option. At Asbestos in Homes, we believe in transparency, qualification, and meticulous planning. Our operatives undergo continuous professional development to ensure compliance with the latest Health and Safety Executive (HSE) standards.
For all commercial, industrial, and public sector asbestos initiatives, we operate under our registered company: BESA PROPERTY SERVICES LTD. This ensures commercial clients receive targeted documentation, bespoke health & safety executive notifications, and a dedicated compliance path.
Our Core Accreditations Framework
- Laboratory Partners: We work exclusively with UKAS-accredited laboratories for asbestos sample testing (complying with ISO/IEC 17025 standards).
- Operative Certifications: Surveyors hold industry-recognised qualifications (such as BOHS P402 for surveying and sampling, and BOHS P405 for management).
- Environment Agency Compliance: We are fully registered waste carriers, issuing legal hazardous waste consignment notes for every gram of asbestos we remove.
Why is UKAS Accredited Lab Testing Essential?
UKAS (United Kingdom Accreditation Service) is the sole national accreditation body recognised by the British government to assess the competence of organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection, and calibration services.
When we retrieve bulk samples from your textured plaster (Artex), vinyl floor tiles, or garage roofs, they are transported in double-sealed bags directly to an accredited laboratory. Experts analyse the material using polarized light microscopy (PLM) to accurately identify the specific asbestos fibre types (Chrysotile, Amosite, or Crocidolite).
Legal Admissibility
Only UKAS-accredited testing certificates are legally accepted for property transactions, commercial compliance audits, and local authority planning clearances.
Understanding CAR 2012 Regulations
The primary legislation governing asbestos safety in the UK.
Regulation 4: Duty to Manage Asbestos
This regulation places a strict obligation on commercial property owners, landlords, and managers to identify the presence of asbestos, assess its current physical condition, and maintain an active Asbestos Register and Management Plan. We provide complete support to help you achieve full compliance.
Regulation 11: Prevention or Reduction of Exposure
No employer should permit any work that exposes employees to asbestos unless a comprehensive risk assessment has been completed and appropriate control measures—such as high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration, wet-stripping techniques, and fully certified respirators—are actively implemented.
Regulation 16: Duty to Prevent the Spread of Asbestos
Our removal operatives use premium-grade containment tents, airlocks, and negative pressure equipment to ensure that when asbestos is disturbed, fibres are securely contained inside the work zone and cannot migrate into other areas of your home or commercial premises.
Need Help with Asbestos Compliance or Testing?
Speak with our qualified specialists today. We provide professional, free compliance guidance for domestic and commercial projects throughout the East Midlands.
Operating under BESA PROPERTY SERVICES LTD for commercial contracts. Fully insured up to £10 Million.