Artex, how to identify possible asbestos

[Charlie 1248494]

1985/6 house (think built by bovis homes) what’s the chance of Artex containing asbestos?

 

[Charlie 1248494]

*if you shine a light where points have come off it’s got tiny shiny bits in

 

[JohnD]

you can send off a sample for analysis.

 

[Gasguru]

In the past I've used Square Root..they used to send you a test kit for sending them a sample.
Not sure if they're still trading..

Testing Labs UK - Asbestos Testing Source

 

[ETAF]

i used

Asbestos testing laboratory in Hampshire, Sussex, Surrey, Dorset and Southern England | Perry Analytical

back in 2018 for a couple of rooms, ceilings
good service , fast response , then anyway

 

[robinbanks]

*if you shine a light where points have come off it’s got tiny shiny bits in

No, sorry. You send it to be tested. In the UK laboratories are accredited by UKAS, a government appointed organisation for various things like testing, assessing, certifying and calibrating. The categories they cover are numerous and extensive but you can find the list of organisations they've accredited for asbestos testing here:

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