Asbestos Testing and Sampling for Suspected Materials
Confirm Whether a Material Contains Asbestos
Many asbestos-containing materials are difficult to identify by appearance alone. If you have found a suspicious material in a home, commercial building, or worksite, asbestos testing can confirm whether asbestos is present.
EMS can help arrange sampling and testing so you can make an informed decision before disturbing, removing, or working near the material.
Know Before You Disturb
Testing helps confirm whether asbestos is present before drilling, cutting, sanding, removing, or working near unknown materials.
When Should You Test for Asbestos?
- Before drilling, cutting, or sanding unknown materials
- Before refurbishment or demolition work
- When suspicious materials are found in older buildings
- Before removing garage roofs, tiles, or boards
- When a survey identifies suspected asbestos materials
- When a contractor needs confirmation before works continue
- When buying, selling, or managing a property
Testing Can Prevent Accidental Disturbance
If asbestos is confirmed, EMS can advise on the safest next step, including management, removal, or disposal options where required.
Common Asbestos Materials We Help With
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage roofs
- Shed roofs
- Floor tiles
- Textured coatings
- Soffits
- Flue pipes
- Pipe insulation
- Asbestos insulation board
- Panels and boards
- Roofline products
- Contaminated waste materials
Asbestos Testing or Asbestos Survey — Which Do You Need?
Asbestos Testing
Testing confirms whether a specific material contains asbestos. It is useful when you have one or more suspected materials that need identification.
Asbestos Survey
A survey is a more detailed inspection of a property or work area. It identifies suspected asbestos materials, records locations, and provides recommendations.
Not Sure?
EMS can help you decide whether a sample test or a full asbestos survey is the most suitable option.
How Asbestos Testing Works
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Contact EMS
Tell us what material you have found and where it is located.
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Initial Advice
We advise whether testing, a survey, or another assessment is suitable.
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Sampling
A sample of the suspected material is collected safely where appropriate.
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Laboratory Analysis
The sample is analysed to confirm whether asbestos is present.
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Results
You receive the result and guidance on the next steps.
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Follow-On Support
If asbestos is confirmed, EMS can advise on management, removal, or disposal options.
Make the Right Decision Before Work Continues
Testing helps reduce uncertainty and allows homeowners, contractors, landlords, and commercial clients to plan works more safely.
Make the Right Decision Before Work Continues
Testing helps avoid unnecessary risk and uncertainty. If a material is confirmed as asbestos-containing, it can be managed or removed correctly. If asbestos is not present, works may be able to continue with greater confidence.
Reduces Uncertainty
Helps confirm whether suspected materials contain asbestos.
Supports Safety
Helps people make safer decisions before work continues.
Helps Contractors
Gives contractors the information they need before starting work.
Supports Management
Useful for landlords, property managers, and commercial premises.
Prevents Disturbance
Helps avoid accidental disturbance of asbestos-containing materials.
Guides Next Steps
Helps determine whether management, removal, or disposal is needed.
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