Professional visit
A trained professional attends the property and assesses the material you would like tested.
Professional asbestos testing
Concerned about a material in your property?
Book a professional asbestos sampling visit with Allied Specialists. We carefully collect a small sample and arrange laboratory analysis so you can confirm whether asbestos is present.
One sample included Laboratory analysis Clear results Online booking
What is asbestos sampling?
Visual inspection alone cannot confirm whether asbestos is present.
Many building materials look alike. Laboratory analysis is required to determine whether a particular material contains asbestos. Our sampling visit is designed for customers who already have one or more specific materials they want tested.
Ideal for a specific suspect material
This service suits homeowners who have found a textured coating, cement sheet, floor tile or other building material and want a clear answer before maintenance, renovation, purchase or sale.
Controlled sample
A small sample is collected using appropriate precautions where sampling is safe and suitable.
Laboratory result
You receive a clear result confirming whether asbestos was identified in the material tested.
Simple pricing Sampling visit
A clear starting price with optional extra samples.
Your final amount is calculated during booking based on the service address and the number of additional samples selected.
Includes one sample
£180 Including VAT
- Professional visit to your property
- Assessment of the material
- Collection of one sample where appropriate
- Laboratory analysis
- Clear result and practical guidance
A travel charge may be calculated automatically depending on the property address. Bookings outside the online service area require manual approval and a tailored quotation.
Optional extra
Additional samples
Test more than one material during the same visit by selecting extra samples when booking.
£30 each Including VAT and laboratory analysis
One sample is already included. Further samples are taken only where appropriate and with your agreement.
How it works STEP 01 STEP 02 STEP 03
From booking to results in three simple steps.
Book online
Enter the property address, tell us what you want tested and choose an available appointment.
We visit and sample
Our professional attends and collects the agreed sample where it is safe and appropriate.
Receive the result
Once analysis is complete, you receive the laboratory result and clear guidance on what it means.
When sampling may help
Get clarity before disturbing a suspect material.
Sampling is useful where a particular material has been identified and confirmation is needed.
Before DIY or renovation
Confirm a material before drilling, sanding, scraping or removing it.
Buying or selling
Obtain greater certainty about a material raised during a viewing or inspection.
Damaged materials
Understand whether a damaged material contains asbestos before deciding what to do next.
After a visual assessment
Confirm a material previously recorded as suspected rather than laboratory-confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about asbestos sampling
Does the £180 include laboratory testing?
Yes. The starting price includes the visit, one sample and laboratory analysis. A travel charge may apply depending on the service address.
How much are additional samples?
Each additional sample is £30 including VAT and laboratory analysis.
Can asbestos be confirmed by looking at a material?
No. Appearance can make a material suspect, but laboratory analysis is required to confirm whether asbestos is present.
Is this the same as a full asbestos survey?
No. A sampling visit tests specific materials. It is not a complete inspection of the property and should not be treated as an asbestos survey.
What if the material cannot be safely sampled?
Sampling is undertaken only where it is safe and appropriate. We will explain the next suitable step if sampling cannot proceed.
Ready to confirm whether a material contains asbestos?
Book online, choose an appointment and select any additional samples you would like us to allow for.
Sampling confirms the result only for the specific materials tested. It does not confirm that other parts of the property are asbestos-free and is not a substitute for an appropriate asbestos survey where a broader inspection is required.