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Asbestos air testing and clearance certificates in Manchester
After higher-risk work, a clearance check confirms the area is safe to use again. Air tests can also reassure you after a disturbed material or an accident.
After licensed removal or enclosure work, an independent analyst usually carries out a visual inspection and air test before the area is handed back. A certificate of reoccupation is issued where the result is satisfactory.
Air testing can also help after fibre release, for example after a ceiling has been drilled or sanded by mistake. Our partner surveyors work with UKAS-accredited laboratories for analysis.
How the job runs
- 1
Brief the analyst
Tell us what was removed, where and when.
- 2
Visual inspection
The enclosure and surrounding areas are checked for residue.
- 3
Air sampling
Samples are taken under set conditions and sent for analysis.
- 4
Certificate
You receive the written result and a clearance certificate if it passes.
What affects the price
- Number of rooms or enclosures
- Type of work carried out
- Turnaround time at the laboratory
- Out-of-hours access
- Retest after failed clearance
Common questions
When is a clearance test needed?
Normally after licensed asbestos removal. For other work it is good practice and often asked for by landlords and schools.
How long do results take?
Reports are normally available within a day or two. Ask the surveyor for the exact time.