Asbestos Home Testing Kits Provided UK-wide
If your property was built or refurbished before 2000, asbestos may be present in some building materials. A home asbestos test kit gives you a simple way to confirm whether a specific suspect material contains asbestos, using independent laboratory analysis.
The Testing Lab PLC provides UK-wide asbestos home testing kits with analysis carried out in our UKAS ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accredited laboratory, giving you reliable results you can trust.
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UKAS accredited asbestos home testing kits
All samples returned through our home testing service are analysed in our purpose-built UKAS accredited laboratory. UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation means the lab has been independently assessed for technical competence, validated methods and consistent quality control.
You receive:
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A clear asbestos test certificate/report
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Confirmation of asbestos detected / not detected
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Identification of asbestos type(s) where present
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Support from our technical team on next steps
What is asbestos home testing?
Asbestos home testing is the laboratory analysis of a small suspect material sample taken from your home. The purpose is to confirm whether asbestos is present in that specific material, such as a textured coating, board, tile or cement product.
Home testing is often used for peace of mind or to support safe decisions before DIY work or minor refurbishment. If you need a full picture of asbestos risks across a property, you may require an asbestos management survey instead.
When should you use a home asbestos testing kit?
A home test kit may be suitable if:
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You’ve found a single suspect material and want confirmation
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You’re planning minor DIY (e.g. drilling, removing a panel, lifting tiles) and want to know if asbestos could be disturbed
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You’re buying/selling a house and need a quick, reliable result for a particular material
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You want to check leftover debris from previous works that has already broken off
If you suspect widespread asbestos in a pre-2000 property (multiple rooms/materials), a professional survey is usually the safest and most reliable route.
What materials can you test?
Our home kits are typically used for common domestic materials such as:
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Insulating Board: |
Gaskets, Rope, Seals, Paper, Felt and Textiles |
Asbestos Cement |
Textured Coating |
Floor Coverings |
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Ceiling tiles and wall panels should be checked for existing damage as samples are more easily obtained from this type of location. Ensure any paper on both sides is included. Recommended size of sample 5cm2. |
A representative portion of the material should be taken for analysis. |
Due to the high density of the cement matrix, it is preferable to take a sample from an area of existing damage. Recommended size of sample 5cm2. |
Due to the irregular distribution of asbestos within this material (1 sample is recommended for each occurrence and each surface/pattern type). Samples taken from the same room can be placed in one bag to form a composite sample of the material. |
Using a sharp knife cut out small sections of floor tiles to full depth and taking care to obtain any adhesive material below (it is recommended 1 sample should be taken for each colour of floor tile). Asbestos content is low and any fibre release is likely to be negligible. |
If you’re unsure whether your material is suitable, contact us and we’ll advise.
How our asbestos home testing service works
To order a kit or ask whether your material is suitable for home testing, contact our team:
Telephone: 0800 177 7264
Email: info@thetestinglab.eu
Or please complete our online request a call back form by clicking the “Call Me” button, and we’ll respond promptly.
Important safety advice for taking samples
Asbestos is only dangerous when fibres become airborne and are inhaled. Disturbing suspect materials can release fibres.
HSE advice is clear that sampling should be carried out by competent persons, and that you should only take your own sample if it can be done without creating dust or spreading debris — for example, if a piece has already broken off.
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Do not sand, drill, break or aggressively scrape suspect materials.
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If a material looks damaged or friable, or you’re not confident, do not sample it yourself.
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We can arrange safe sampling by trained asbestos surveyors if needed.
This approach protects you and ensures your sample is representative.
Why choose The Testing Lab PLC asbestos home testing kit?
UKAS ISO/IEC 17025 accredited analysis
Independent assurance that results are reliable and produced under audited quality systems.
Purpose-built asbestos laboratory
Fast, consistent turnaround without outsourcing.
Clear reports and real support
Results explained in plain English, with practical advice on what to do next.
Nationwide service
Kits delivered and returned from anywhere in the UK.
End-to-end asbestos expertise
If asbestos is found, we can support you with surveys, re-inspections, air monitoring and removal planning.
Frequently asked questions about our asbestos home testing kits
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There reports are always issued within timescales and they have policed the reports by the Licensed asbestos contractor faultlessly sometimes in very difficult circumstances.
