Asbestos testing for Edinburgh customers
Choose professional sampling in Edinburgh or submit a safely collected material for bulk identification. Analysis is completed at our UKAS-accredited laboratory in Sunderland under UKAS number 32982.
Accredited location: 3 Hill Street is our Edinburgh office. Bulk sample testing is performed at our accredited Sunderland laboratory; we do not claim to operate an accredited laboratory in Edinburgh.
Testing that matches how the sample is obtained
Professional sampling in Edinburgh
A trained surveyor attends the property, selects a representative location, controls collection and submits the sample.
Find out morePublic sample analysis
For householders or businesses with a sample already obtained safely: use the booking form and submission instructions.
Find out moreTrade bulk analysis
Clear turnaround options and volume pricing for asbestos professionals, consultants and regular commercial clients.
Find out moreFrom receipt to reported identification
Testing is undertaken within the activities and locations shown on our current UKAS schedule.
- 1
Check and log
Submitted samples are checked against the accompanying details and entered into the laboratory process.
- 2
Prepare
The analyst selects appropriate preparation techniques for the material and its components.
- 3
Identify
Polarised light microscopy and supporting observations are used within the accredited method.
- 4
Report
The result records whether asbestos is detected and identifies the fibre type where present.
Straightforward options for public and trade customers
| Typical project | Guide price | What affects the quote |
|---|---|---|
| Public standard service | £25 per sample | Selected turnaround and receipt time |
| Public urgent service | £50 per sample | Must be agreed against laboratory capacity |
| Trade five-working-day service | £9.65 + VAT per sample | Trade account and submission requirements |
| Trade three-working-day service | £14.75 + VAT per sample | Receipt time and laboratory capacity |
| Trade one-working-day service | £24.95 + VAT per sample | Advance confirmation recommended |
Trade volume discounts: 10% for 6–10 samples, 15% for 11–50 and 20% for 51+. Confirm current terms when booking.
Testing identifies the sample—not the entire property
Positive result
Do not disturb the material. Assess condition, exposure risk and whether management or removal is appropriate.
No asbestos detected
The result relates to the material submitted. It cannot clear other visually similar or concealed materials.
Construction project
A sample certificate is not a substitute for a refurbishment or demolition survey across the full work scope.
Damaged area
If dust or debris is present, seek advice on isolation, clean-up and possible air monitoring before reoccupation.
A clear accredited testing route for local customers
The Edinburgh team can arrange professional collection across the city and Lothians. Bulk identification is undertaken at ASM's UKAS-accredited Sunderland laboratory within its ISO/IEC 17025 scope; the Edinburgh office is not presented as the accredited laboratory location.
One material or a project submission
Use professional sampling for an in-situ material, or follow the laboratory booking route for safely collected and packaged samples. Contact the team before disturbing anything you are unsure about.
Speak to the Edinburgh team
Asbestos Surveying & Monitoring Ltd — Edinburgh Office
Third Floor, 3 Hill Street
Edinburgh EH2 3JP
Local team lead: James Brown, Regional Manager Scotland
James coordinates Edinburgh and Scottish enquiries with ASM surveyors, analysts and project teams.
0131 202 4096
info@asbestosSM.co.uk
Monday–Friday, 8:00am–6:00pm
Areas served
Edinburgh City Centre, New Town, Old Town, the Royal Mile, Leith, Stockbridge, Morningside, Newington, Marchmont, Bruntsfield, Haymarket, Murrayfield, Gorgie, Dalry, Corstorphine, Portobello, Liberton, Colinton, Craigentinny, Granton, South Gyle and Edinburgh Park, with wider attendance across Musselburgh, Dalkeith, Bonnyrigg, Penicuik, Livingston, West Lothian, East Lothian, Midlothian, Fife, Falkirk and Central Scotland subject to project requirements and availability.
For surveying enquiries use survey@asbestosSM.co.uk. For removal enquiries use removal@asbestosSM.co.uk.
National services and practical guidance
Asbestos testing FAQs
Where is the asbestos testing laboratory for Edinburgh samples?
Samples are analysed at our UKAS-accredited laboratory in Sunderland. The Edinburgh office at 3 Hill Street supports local clients and site attendance but is not presented as the accredited laboratory location.
How much is an asbestos test?
The public standard service is £25 per sample and the public urgent service is £50 per sample. Trade services start at £9.65 plus VAT per sample, subject to account and submission terms.
Is the asbestos testing UKAS accredited?
Bulk identification is undertaken under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 accreditation, UKAS number 32982, for activities shown on the current testing schedule.
Can you collect the asbestos sample in Edinburgh?
Yes. Book professional asbestos sampling if you want a trained surveyor to attend, collect and submit the material rather than handling it yourself.
Does a negative result mean my building is asbestos-free?
No. It means asbestos was not detected in the sample analysed. Other products, areas and concealed materials remain outside that result unless they were separately inspected and sampled.
Get the scope right before work starts
Send the Edinburgh postcode, property or site details, photographs or plans, access information and required date.
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