Samples collected on site across Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire and sent to a trusted UKAS-accredited laboratory — fast, legally valid results and complete peace of mind. Free expert advice with every enquiry.
Searching for asbestos testers near you? AIB Solutions collect samples across Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire for fast analysis at a trusted UKAS-accredited laboratory — giving you clear, legally valid results you can act on with confidence.
Whether you've spotted a suspicious material during renovation, need compliance documentation as a landlord, or require pre-demolition testing, our experienced team handles every job with precision and care.
All analysis is carried out using polarised light microscopy (PLM) at a trusted UKAS-accredited laboratory. Results are returned within 24–48 hours, with a clear certificate and expert interpretation included as standard.
Asbestos was used in hundreds of building materials in properties built or refurbished before 2000. Here are the most common materials our team tests across Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire.
Often found in offices, schools and older commercial buildings — certain fibreboard ceiling tiles may contain asbestos, particularly those installed between 1950–1980.
Learn about AIB removal →Vinyl floor tiles and black bitumen adhesives were commonly manufactured with asbestos. These are often hidden under carpets or newer flooring layers.
Learn about floor tile removal →Thermal insulation on old pipework — especially in plant rooms and boiler areas — often contains high concentrations of amosite or crocidolite asbestos.
Learn about pipe lagging removal →Corrugated cement roofing, typically found on garages, warehouses and agricultural buildings, frequently contains chrysotile asbestos in the cement matrix.
Learn about roofing removal →Asbestos Insulating Board looks like plasterboard but is a high-risk material used in walls, fire doors and partitions. Always requires licensed testing and removal.
Learn about AIB removal →Used widely in soffits, guttering, flues and water tanks — asbestos cement products are common across pre-2000 domestic and commercial properties throughout the region.
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From sample collection through to lab analysis and expert interpretation — our process is fast, transparent and legally compliant every step of the way.
Our local team of qualified asbestos testers visits your property to take safe, professional samples — or you can drop off your own if you have the training to collect safely.
Samples are sent to a trusted UKAS-accredited laboratory for analysis using polarised light microscopy (PLM). This confirms the presence or absence of asbestos fibres and identifies the fibre type.
We'll send you a clear, easy-to-understand report within 24–48 hours. It outlines exactly what was found, in plain English, with a legally valid certificate for compliance records.
If asbestos is detected, we'll advise you on what to do next — whether that's safe removal, encapsulation, or ongoing management. No pressure, just honest expert guidance.
Asbestos isn't always visible — it can be found in hundreds of common materials in buildings across Staffordshire and Cheshire constructed or refurbished before the year 2000.
Corrugated cement sheets and soffit panels were commonly manufactured with asbestos, especially on garages and flat-roof extensions.
Vinyl floor tiles, thermoplastic tiles and the black bitumen adhesive beneath them frequently contained chrysotile asbestos.
Textured decorative coatings applied to ceilings before 1985 often contained asbestos as a strengthening agent.
Thermal insulation wrapped around old pipework, particularly in boiler rooms and plant areas, can contain high concentrations of amosite.
Asbestos Insulating Board was widely used as wall linings, fire protection panels and partition boards in commercial buildings.
Many external and internal cement products — including guttering, downpipes, flue pipes and cold water tanks — contain chrysotile asbestos.
AIB Solutions hold a full HSE licence for the removal of licensable asbestos materials, renewed and compliant since 2005.
All samples are sent to a trusted UKAS-accredited laboratory under current HSG248 guidance for bulk sample analysis.
We are a registered Environment Agency waste carrier, ensuring all asbestos waste is collected and disposed of legally.
All our work is fully compliant with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 — the primary UK regulation governing asbestos management.
We make asbestos testing simple, safe and efficient — whether you're booking a site visit anywhere in Staffordshire or Cheshire, submitting your own sample, or need a full management survey.
Arrange for one of our qualified and experienced staff to visit your premises and take the sample for you. We handle everything safely and professionally, with results in 24–48 hours.
Book an Onsite Visit →If you know how to take a sample safely and already have the correct PPE, you can submit the sample yourself. We'll handle the lab analysis and send you a full certified report.
Submit a Sample →Need a full asbestos management, pre-refurbishment or demolition survey? We arrange these through our trusted surveying partners and coordinate the whole process, so you get a complete asbestos register from a single point of contact.
Learn About Surveys →We help with any air testing requirements you may have — providing highly competitive clearance air testing for use after asbestos removal works. Essential for regulatory compliance sign-off.
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Everything you need to know about asbestos testing — from how to find a reliable tester near you, to what your results mean and what to do if asbestos is found.
Speak to Our Team →AIB Solutions provide UKAS-accredited asbestos testing across Staffordshire, Cheshire and Shropshire. With 20+ years' experience and a 100% safety record, we are the trusted choice for homeowners, landlords and contractors. Based in Newcastle-under-Lyme, our team can usually attend your site within a day or two — or you can submit a sample to us directly.
If your property was built before 2000 and you're planning any refurbishment, demolition, or have spotted a suspicious material, you should get it tested. You're legally required to manage asbestos risks in non-domestic properties, and testing is the first step in that process.
It is advised that only persons who are confident and trained take samples for the presence of asbestos. Disturbing suspect materials without appropriate PPE and precautions can release dangerous fibres. We strongly recommend booking our onsite sampling service for peace of mind.
Yes — when done properly. We follow strict safety procedures when sampling materials. Samples are sealed immediately and transported in approved containers to a UKAS laboratory. Our team wear full PPE and follow all current HSG248 guidelines throughout.
Once received, your sample is analysed in our UKAS-accredited laboratory. We'll email you a clear certificate within 24–48 hours confirming whether asbestos is present, the fibre type, and our recommended next steps if applicable.
Our prices are very competitive. Costs vary depending on the number of samples required and where you are in our coverage area. Contact us for a fast, no-obligation quote — we aim to respond the same day.
You'll receive a certificate confirming whether asbestos is present, and if so, what type — for example chrysotile (white), amosite (brown) or crocidolite (blue). The report also includes our expert interpretation and recommended next steps in plain English.
Yes. All sampling is undertaken in line with current guidelines and analysis is undertaken by a UKAS-accredited laboratory — meaning the results are legally valid for compliance, insurance, and property transaction purposes.
We'll explain the risks clearly and recommend your safest next step — whether that's licensed removal, encapsulation, or ongoing managed monitoring. As a licensed removal contractor, we can handle the entire process from testing through to safe disposal.
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