Asbestos testing involves taking samples from building materials and sending them to a laboratory for analysis. The samples are checked for the presence of asbestos fibers, which can be identified using a microscope. If your building materials contain asbestos fibers, it is important to take action to remove or encapsulate the material to prevent the fibers from becoming airborne and causing health problems.

Asbestos was commonly used in a variety of building materials, including:

• Insulation materials
• Floor tiles
• Roofing materials
• Ceiling tiles
• Textured coatings
• Plaster and drywall
• Pipe insulation

Testing for asbestos is important because it is often impossible to tell whether a material contains asbestos just by looking at it. Even materials that were manufactured after asbestos was banned may still contain small amounts of the material. That's why it's crucial to have a professional asbestos testing company like Affordable Asbestos Removal Devon conduct a thorough survey of your property to identify potential asbestos-containing materials.