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Has your renovation uncovered a suspicious material? Here is a calm order of steps, from stopping the work to analysing the sample and deciding how to continue.
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Tile, grout and tile adhesive go in the same sample bag. Read why the whole layer structure matters and when you need a separate sample.
Read more →Label the asbestos sample with the material and the exact location. Examples that make sure the result can be matched to the right spot.
Read more →Plan the asbestos sample before demolition starts. This is how ordering, postal transit and the result fit into the schedule without needless downtime.
Read more →Buying an older flat or house and planning a renovation? Check the documents, materials, renovation history and the need for samples before any demolition.
Read more →In a block of flats renovation, the asbestos result has to be matched to the right flat, room and material. A practical checklist for the flow of information.
Read more →A new asbestos sample can make sense when the material, the location or what the sample represents is unclear. Five typical situations.
Read more →Order the analysis online, post your sample and receive the report by email.
