Sunderland asbestos laboratory • UKAS-accredited bulk analysis
UKAS-accredited asbestos bulk sample analysis in Sunderland
A clear route for suitably collected, sealed and labelled bulk samples: book the service first, follow the issued submission instructions and receive a result that relates to the sample supplied.
We accept postal material samples at our Sunderland laboratory. Homeowners, landlords and trade customers in England, Scotland and Wales can book laboratory analysis for suitably collected, sealed and labelled material samples.
ASM’s accredited asbestos bulk-analysis laboratory is located at Sunderland Head Office. If the sample has not already been collected safely, arrange professional sampling instead.
Have a material sample ready? Book laboratory analysis
Contact the Sunderland laboratory directly about a one-off material sample or a programme of trade submissions. Tell us what has already been collected, how many samples you have and when you need the report. We will confirm the analysis service, acceptance requirements and payment arrangements.
Choose the public submission route for a homeowner or one-off enquiry, or the trade submission route to discuss regular work, purchase orders and volume rates. If the material has not been sampled, use professional sample collection.
Regular commercial submissions? See our trade asbestos sample analysis and account guide for five-day pricing, eligible bulk discounts and reporting arrangements. New customers can apply for a trade laboratory account through the main contact form.
Postal material samples accepted
We accept postal material samples at our Sunderland laboratory for asbestos analysis. Book first and follow the laboratory’s issued sealing, labelling and packaging instructions. Include your booking reference so we can match each material sample to your submission.
Testing for an accepted sample—not visual identification
Public standard
One-off bulk analysis
For an accepted representative sample already collected by a suitably trained person, sealed, labelled and submitted under the confirmed instructions.
Book before sendingPublic urgent
Booked urgent analysis
Subject to prior confirmation, sample acceptance, payment and laboratory capacity. Do not send an urgent sample until the laboratory confirms availability.
Check urgent availabilitySample not collected
Professional Sunderland sampling
ASM attends the property or site, records the material location, collects a representative sample using suitable controls and arranges laboratory analysis.
Arrange collectionCurrent bulk-analysis prices
These figures match ASM’s live Sunderland laboratory page checked on 15 August 2026. Booking, acceptance, payment, turnaround and eligibility conditions apply. Prices are not marked up as fixed offers in the page schema.
Public standard analysis
£25 per sampleResults normally issued within 3–5 days from receipt and acceptance at the Sunderland laboratory.
Book standard public analysis →Public urgent analysis
£50 per sample24-hour turnaround from laboratory receipt, subject to prior booking, acceptance and capacity.
Check urgent analysis availability →Trade five-day analysis
£9.65 + VATPer accepted sample for eligible commercial clients under confirmed trade arrangements.
Request five-day trade analysis →Trade three-day analysis
£14.75 + VATPer accepted sample for eligible commercial clients under confirmed trade arrangements.
Request three-day trade analysis →Trade one-day analysis
£24.95 + VATPer accepted sample, subject to booking confirmation and laboratory capacity.
Check one-day trade availability →Trade volume discounts
10%–20%10% for 6–10, 15% for 11–50 and 20% for 51+ eligible samples, subject to written confirmation.
View trade account discounts →Turnaround begins after the Sunderland laboratory receives and accepts the sample and the confirmed payment or account arrangements are in place. It does not begin when an online form is submitted or a parcel is posted.
The current UKAS schedule controls the claim
Sunderland accredited location
Asbestos Surveying and Monitoring Limited is accredited by UKAS as testing laboratory number 32982 to ISO/IEC 17025:2017. The accredited laboratory address shown on the current schedule is 9 Defender Court, Sunderland Enterprise Park, Sunderland, SR5 3PE.
View the current UKAS testing scheduleResult scope
The result identifies asbestos detected in the sample received. Its usefulness depends on representative collection, correct labelling and a reliable link between the sample, material and location. A submitted sample cannot establish what exists elsewhere in a building.
Open the sample booking formBefore a sample is posted or delivered
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Book
Provide client, site, material, sample-number, turnaround and report information and wait for confirmation.
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Package
Follow the issued sealing, labelling and packaging instructions. Do not rely on unconfirmed online advice.
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Accept
The laboratory checks booking, packaging, identification, condition and suitability before analysis begins.
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Report
Results are issued through the agreed route and must be interpreted within the submitted sample’s location and scope.
Have these details ready for booking
- Your name or business, telephone number and report email address.
- The property or site address and postcode for each submission.
- The number of samples and a reference for each material and location.
- Your required report date, including any planned works deadline.
- Billing or purchase-order details if you are requesting trade analysis.
Help your submission reach analysis without avoidable delays
Keep every prepared sample sealed, with its label matching the submitted schedule. Retain the booking reference and follow the laboratory’s confirmed packaging and acceptance instructions.
If you need an urgent result, request the urgent analysis service when booking and wait for the laboratory to confirm availability.
After your booking is confirmed, use the Sunderland laboratory address shown below. Include the confirmed booking reference and contact details with your material samples.
Need help with a submission? Call the laboratory →Do not create a sample merely to access a low analysis price. Cutting or scraping suspect asbestos can release fibres. Use professional Sunderland sampling when the material has not already been collected by a suitably trained and competent person.
Know what the certificate can and cannot answer
- It can identify asbestos detected in the accepted sample
- It can report the asbestos type where detected
- It cannot confirm an entire room or building is asbestos-free
- It cannot show the condition or extent of material elsewhere
- It cannot replace a management survey for a whole building
- It cannot replace a refurbishment or demolition survey
- It does not determine the work category by itself
- It does not prove that removal is required
ASM’s accredited bulk-analysis location
The accredited bulk-identification laboratory is at 9 Defender Court, Sunderland Enterprise Park. It supports local collection, public postal samples and approved trade submissions, subject to booking, acceptance, payment and capacity.
Bulk sample analysis at Sunderland Head Office
The laboratory reports the fibres identified in the accepted sample under the applicable accredited testing scope.
Speak to the local team about bulk-sample laboratory analysis
Local coverage includes Sunderland City Centre, Roker, Seaburn, Fulwell, Ashbrooke, Barnes, Pallion, Southwick, Hendon, Ryhope, Grangetown, Silksworth, Castletown, Washington, Houghton-le-Spring, Hetton-le-Hole, Seaham, Whitburn, East Boldon, Cleadon and Penshaw.
Sunderland Head Office
Asbestos Surveying and Monitoring Ltd
9 Defender Court
Sunderland Enterprise Park
Sunderland
SR5 3PE
0191 481 2231
info@asbestosSM.co.uk
Monday–Friday, 08:00–18:00
Sunderland is ASM’s Head Office and the accredited bulk-analysis laboratory location shown on the current UKAS testing schedule. Accreditation applies only to the defined activities and locations on the current schedules.
Environment Agency registration: Asbestos Surveying and Monitoring Limited is registered as an upper-tier waste carrier, broker and dealer, registration number CBDU653494.
Continue with the right Sunderland service
Need a sample collected or help near your property?
The laboratory submission route is for suitable samples already collected. If you need someone to attend, or a survey of a wider property or work area, choose your local service hub below. These are local service routes; they are not separate accredited laboratories or automatic sample drop-off points.
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Sunderland asbestos testing FAQs
Is there an ASM asbestos testing laboratory in Sunderland?
Yes. ASM’s UKAS-accredited bulk-analysis laboratory is located at Sunderland Head Office and supports accepted public, trade and project samples within its current accredited scope.
How much is public asbestos sample analysis?
The current published standard price is £25 per accepted sample. Public urgent analysis is £50 per accepted sample, subject to prior booking, acceptance and laboratory capacity.
When does the laboratory turnaround start?
Turnaround starts after the Sunderland laboratory receives and accepts the sample and confirmed payment or account arrangements are in place. It does not start when a form is submitted or a sample is posted.
Can I send a sample without booking?
No. Book first and wait for the laboratory to confirm the correct service, reference, packaging, submission, payment and turnaround arrangements.
Can ASM collect the sample in Sunderland?
Yes. If the sample has not already been taken safely, ASM can arrange controlled professional collection at the Sunderland property or site and transfer it for analysis.
Does a laboratory result say whether removal is licensed?
Not by itself. Work category depends on material type, condition, friability, scale, duration and work method. A competent risk assessment must determine whether work is licensed, NNLW or non-licensed.
Do trade discounts apply automatically?
No. Trade rates and volume discounts are subject to eligibility, account approval, booking, sample acceptance, laboratory capacity and written confirmation.
Does a negative test prove the property is asbestos-free?
No. It applies only to the sample submitted and its recorded material location. Other materials, layers and hidden areas may be different.
Can I use the Sunderland laboratory if I live elsewhere?
Yes. We accept postal material samples from customers in England, Scotland and Wales at our Sunderland laboratory. Book first and follow the issued sample submission instructions. If a sample has not yet been collected, use the local service hubs to arrange professional attendance.
Do you accept postal material samples?
Yes. ASM accepts postal material samples at its Sunderland laboratory for asbestos analysis. Book first, follow the laboratory’s issued sealing, labelling and packaging instructions, and include your booking reference. Analysis begins after receipt and acceptance under the confirmed service.
Can I submit samples from more than one property?
State all site addresses and sample counts when booking, and give each prepared sample its own reference and material location. Tell the laboratory whether reports need to be separated by property and whether a purchase order or trade arrangement is required.
Book the correct Sunderland testing route
If a suitable sample already exists, book before sending it to Sunderland. If not, request professional Sunderland collection and avoid disturbing the material yourself.