Asbestos

Surveys

Survey and Identification of Asbestos Containing Material

Asbestos Containing Material (ACMS) are not always readily identifiable, or they may be concealed behind decorative finishes. If you are concerned that your property may contain ACMs and require professional advice, laboratory analysis of a suspect material or an asbestos survey, you are recommended to use an organisation accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service.

For further information and a list of surveyors/laboratories specialising in the analysis or identification and survey of ACMs visit UKAS

[Note: the City Council does not provide an asbestos identification service to private residential occupiers]

If you are concerned about the risk presented by a damaged ACM and wish to have it safely removed you should use an asbestos removal contractor licensed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Details of asbestos removal contractors in your area who are members of recognised trade associations may be found on the following websites:

• ARCA – Asbestos Removal Contractors Association
• TICA/ACAD – Thermal Insulation Contractors Association -
  (The members of these organisations will remove ACMs under carefully controlled conditions and dispose of the material at a recognised site holding the necessary licence to receive it.)
• Household Hazardous Waste Collection and Disposal Service -
  Asbestos The Corporation of London provides a household asbestos collection service on behalf of Westminster City Council. For further details of this service including guidance on the precautions to be taken please visit the City of London