Business Details
41 Years
experience
Expert Asbestos Surveys & Testing Services
Established in 1985, Air Surveys has built a reputation as a trusted provider of asbestos-related services and environmental testing. Our UKAS-accredited laboratory (No. 0553) and inspection body (No. 4291) deliver precise asbestos air sampling, fibre identification, and bulk sample analysis in compliance with HSG248, HSG264, and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. Our team of British Occupational Hygiene Society-certified professionals conducts site surveys, four-stage clearance testing, and expert witness services for public and private sector clients. We support dutyholders in fulfilling legal obligations through consultancy advice, risk assessments, and asbestos management strategies.Our laboratory provides same-day premium sample analysis, while our training programmes ensure staff awareness for high-risk occupations. With a client portfolio spanning London boroughs, housing associations, and major contractors, we maintain Constructionline and CHAS accreditations to demonstrate our commitment to quality and safety standards. Our directors combine decades of industry experience with active roles in professional bodies like the Faculty of Asbestos Management, ensuring our practices remain at the forefront of regulatory compliance and technical expertise.
Services
Asbestos Surveys
Air Sampling
Bulk Testing
Compliance Consultancy
Expert Witness
Training Courses
Four-Stage Clearance
Water Quality Testing
Lead Analysis
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- UKAS-accredited laboratory for asbestos analysis since 1987
- All surveyors hold BOHS Competent Person in Asbestos certification
- Specialist compliance advice for Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Expert witness services with court evidence collection experience
- Same-day premium sample analysis available
Associations and certifications
- UKAS No. 0553
- UKAS No. 4291
- Constructionline
- CHAS
Services
Asbestos Surveys
Comprehensive asbestos management surveys identify hazardous materials in commercial and residential properties. Our UKAS-accredited team follows HSG264 guidelines to locate and assess asbestos-containing materials. Clients receive detailed reports with risk assessments and remediation recommendations.
Air Sampling
Airborne asbestos fibre monitoring ensures safe working environments during and after removal projects. We use UKAS-accredited methods to measure fibre concentrations against regulatory limits. Results inform control measures and clearance certification for dutyholders.
Compliance Consultancy
Expert guidance helps organisations meet Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 obligations. Services include asbestos management plans, risk assessments, and dutyholder training. We ensure legal compliance through tailored strategies and documentation.
Expert Witness
Our certified professionals provide court testimony and evidence collection for asbestos-related prosecutions. We prepare technical reports and support legal teams with regulatory interpretation and compliance verification.
Training Courses
BOHS-certified training programmes raise awareness of asbestos risks for high-exposure occupations. Courses cover identification, safe working practices, and emergency procedures to protect workers and comply with CAR 2012 requirements.
People
Richard Thomas
Director
Founder of Air Surveys since 1985 with Environmental Sciences degree. BOHS-certified Competent Person in Asbestos and former examiner for asbestos qualifications. Oversees daily operations and technical standards.
Philip Behrendt
Project Manager
Project Manager since 2002 with prior experience leading asbestos teams at Laing Technology Group. BOHS-certified and manages major client projects including MOD barracks surveys.
Louise Slattery
Project Manager
18-year veteran with BOHS certification and FAAM Committee membership. Qualified in P401-P405 asbestos disciplines, managing surveys and technical operations with industry-leading expertise.
Christine Bradley
Development Manager
Business development lead since 2002, previously Client Manager at Reed Personnel. Establishes operational systems and maintains client relationships across public and private sector accounts.
Questions
What asbestos services do you offer?
We provide asbestos surveys, air sampling, bulk testing, four-stage clearance, compliance consultancy, expert witness services, and staff training programmes.
Are you UKAS accredited?
Yes, our laboratory holds UKAS accreditation No. 0553 for asbestos analysis, and we are accredited inspection body No. 4291 for management surveys.
Do you provide same-day sample analysis?
Yes, we offer a premium same-day analysis service for asbestos samples collected by clients or our team.
Can you help with asbestos regulation compliance?
Our consultants provide tailored advice on meeting Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 requirements, including risk assessments and management strategies.
What training courses are available?
We deliver half- or full-day asbestos awareness training for high-risk occupations like electricians and plumbers.
