UKAS-accredited laboratory analysis · Independent consultancy · London, Essex & Kent
UKAS asbestos analysis — laboratory testing you can rely on.
We arrange UKAS-accredited laboratory analysis for duty holders, contractors, removal companies and consultancies across the South East and East of England. Bulk identification by PLM is carried out by a UKAS-accredited laboratory to ISO/IEC 17025, with clear reporting and fast turnaround as standard.
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Need UKAS-accredited analysis? We'll quote within one working day.
Tell us the property and the survey you need. We'll confirm the scope and a firm price by phone or email — Management, Refurbishment, Demolition/R&D and sampling all quoted.
- BOHS P402 qualified surveyors
- HSG264 survey methodology
- Fixed Prices. No Surprises.
- UKAS-accredited laboratory analysis
- Independent — we do not sell asbestos removal
Independent asbestos surveying and testing — no asbestos removal sales
We survey and advise — we do not sell the removal work.
Elements Surveying Group specialises in asbestos surveying, sampling and independent advice. We do not sell asbestos removal services, so our survey recommendations remain focused on the condition, risk and appropriate management of the material identified.
Where removal or remedial work is genuinely required, we explain what that normally involves and what a licensed contractor would need — then leave you free to appoint whoever you choose.
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At a glance
What's included as standard.
- UKAS-accredited laboratory analysis (ISO/IEC 17025)
- Polarised light microscopy (PLM) bulk identification — HSG 248
- 24–48 hour standard laboratory turnaround
- Signed certificate of analysis + plain-English interpretation
Bulk identification — UKAS-accredited laboratory analysis by PLM
Bulk samples are analysed by polarised light microscopy with dispersion staining, in accordance with HSG 248: Asbestos — The Analysts' Guide. The procedure identifies the six regulated asbestos fibre types (chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, actinolite and anthophyllite) and confirms the presence or absence of asbestos in the matrix. Each result is issued as a UKAS-endorsed signed certificate of analysis, with full traceability from sample receipt through preparation, examination, identification and reporting.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
What is UKAS asbestos analysis?+
Analysis carried out by a laboratory accredited to ISO/IEC 17025 by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). UKAS accreditation is the only formally recognised evidence in the UK that an asbestos laboratory has been independently assessed as technically competent.
Why does UKAS accreditation matter?+
It's the only universally accepted standard for asbestos sample analysis under HSG 248. Reports without UKAS accreditation are not normally accepted by regulators, insurers, principal designers or local authorities.
What types of UKAS analysis do you arrange?+
Bulk identification of suspect materials by polarised light microscopy (PLM) to HSG 248. We do not offer air monitoring or four-stage clearance testing.
How long does UKAS asbestos analysis take?+
Standard turnaround for bulk PLM is 24–48 hours from sample receipt.
How much does UKAS asbestos analysis cost?+
Bulk sampling is £85 + VAT for one sample, £115 for two, £145 for three, £175 for four, £205 for five and £235 for six; each further sample during the same attendance is £30 + VAT, including UKAS-accredited laboratory analysis.
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