Asbestos Kits UK Ltd

Asbestos testing kits for domestic and professional use in the UK

Asbestos Kits UK Ltd is a British company dedicated to the production and sale of asbestos sampling and testing kits. Its products are aimed at homeowners and construction professionals who suspect the presence of asbestos in residential or commercial buildings. The company presents itself as a provider of home sampling kits and offers a service that covers everything from dispatching the kit to delivering results by email.

How the testing service works

The process begins with the purchase of the kit through the online store. If the order is placed before 14:00 Monday to Friday, the kit is dispatched the same day. Once received, the user takes the sample following the included instructions and sends it to the laboratory using the free return courier service. The laboratory analyses the samples and the results are sent by email in PDF format, with a certificate that includes the site address and the sample description.

Contents of the kits

The company offers sample-only kits and kits with respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and personal protective equipment (PPE). The RPE kits include:

• FFP3 face mask with certification for respiratory protection against fine dusts, fumes and mists, with adjustable strap.
• Powder-free disposable gloves, certified as medical gloves, for hand protection.
• Type 5/6 disposable coverall made of non-woven polypropylene, with elasticated cuffs, ankles and waist.
• Antibacterial wipes to clean tools and surfaces between samples.
• Grip seal bags for sending samples.
• Red and clear double-wrapped asbestos waste bags for disposing of contaminated consumables.

All kits include an instruction manual, a return form and a return envelope for free shipping to the laboratory. Sample-only kits contain the consumables necessary to take the sample and send it for analysis.

Analysis and accreditation

The samples are analysed at a UKAS-accredited laboratory using polarised light microscopy (PLM) and stereoscopic microscopy, in accordance with HSE guidance HSG 248 and documented in-house procedures. The analysis identifies the type of asbestos present in the sample. The company states that it does not apply hidden costs or additional fees and that its team of analysts is available to advise.

Prices and shipping

The store catalogue shows kits from 1 sample for £44.99 (VAT included) up to 10 samples for £152.99 (VAT included). All prices include free shipping. Shipping is by express courier with 24-hour tracking. The company also sells sample-only kits, available in its store.

Aftercare and complementary services

After receiving the results, the company's aftercare team offers advice by phone or email. According to the company, depending on the sample results, full asbestos surveys and air monitoring may be advisable, services that the company can explain and guide you through.