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Identification Centre

UK Asbestos Identification Centre

A reference library of real asbestos containing materials we've found on UK surveys — with risk ratings, typical locations and the survey type needed before any work.

Showing 8 of 8 material guides. Survey archive gallery now includes 31 genuine inspection photographs and is continuing to grow.

Weathered corrugated asbestos cement garage roof on a UK domestic property. Low Risk

Corrugated Asbestos Cement Garage Roof

Hard, grey corrugated sheets — the most common asbestos product on UK garages, sheds and outbuildings.

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Asbestos insulating board ceiling tile in a service riser cupboard. High Risk

Asbestos Insulating Board (AIB)

Off-white, soft fibrous board used for fire protection, ceiling tiles, partitions and service risers.

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Asbestos pipe lagging on heating pipes in a plant room. High Risk

Asbestos Pipe Lagging & Thermal Insulation

Hand-applied or pre-formed thermal insulation on heating pipes, boilers and calorifiers.

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Textured Artex ceiling coating in a 1970s UK domestic property. Low Risk

Artex & Textured Decorative Coatings

Swirled or stippled decorative ceiling and wall finishes containing low percentages of chrysotile.

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External asbestos cement soffit board under a UK domestic eaves. Medium Risk

Asbestos Soffits, Fascias & Bargeboards

External eaves soffits, fascia boards and bargeboards in asbestos cement or AIB.

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Asbestos cement flue pipe rising through a UK domestic roof. Medium Risk

Asbestos Cement Flue & Rainwater Goods

Grey cement flue pipes from gas boilers and back boilers, and asbestos cement gutters and downpipes.

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1960s asbestos vinyl floor tiles with black bitumen adhesive in a UK property. Low Risk

Asbestos Vinyl Floor Tiles & Bitumen Adhesive

9-inch thermoplastic floor tiles and the black bitumen adhesive underneath, both containing chrysotile.

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Asbestos cement cold water storage tank in a UK domestic loft. Low Risk

Asbestos Cement Cold Water Tank

Square or rectangular grey cement cold water storage tanks in lofts, often labelled with a manufacturer's stamp.

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Real Survey Photographs

From our UK survey archive

Genuine asbestos containing materials photographed by our surveyors on domestic, commercial and industrial inspections. These examples now cover cement sheets, garage roofs, soffits, textured coatings, asbestos insulating board and older cisterns, with AI-style material tags to improve search and discovery. Click any image to enlarge.

Asbestos by Room

Where to look — room by room

Garage, loft, kitchen, bathroom, boiler cupboard, plant room and more.

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Asbestos by Property Type

Houses, schools, hospitals, industrial

Typical asbestos materials by building age and use class.

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