It is impossible to visually confirm the presence of asbestos fibres; laboratory analysis is always required. Attempting to sample suspect materials yourself is dangerous and strongly discouraged, as it can release harmful fibres into the air. Our service ensures the safe collection of samples, minimising risk to occupants. We then send these samples to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for accurate analysis, providing you with definitive results you can trust. This protects everyone on the premises, making your property in Bakewell safer.

When you contact Asbestos In Homes, our process is straightforward and designed for efficiency:

1. Initial Contact: We discuss your concerns and arrange a convenient time for a surveyor to visit your Bakewell property.
2. Safe Sample Collection: A fully trained and equipped surveyor will attend your site, following strict safety protocols to carefully collect samples from any suspected materials.
3. UKAS Laboratory Analysis: The collected samples are swiftly transported to a UKAS-accredited laboratory for detailed analysis, identifying the presence and type of asbestos fibres.
4. Formal Certificate: You will receive a formal certificate confirming whether asbestos is present or absent in the tested materials, giving you the information needed to proceed.

Many properties in Bakewell and the wider Derbyshire Dales area, particularly those built or refurbished before the year 2000, may contain asbestos in various building materials. Our team frequently tests items such as:

• Artex and other textured coatings on ceilings or walls
• Vinyl floor tiles and the associated bitumen adhesive
• Asbestos cement sheets used in garage roofs, sheds, or outbuildings
• Soffits, fascias, and guttering
• Pipe lagging and insulation boards
• Toilet cisterns and old heating flue components
  If you have any suspect material, do not disturb it; contact us for professional assessment.