Asbestos in Soil Assessment

While we often think about asbestos in homes and commercial buildings, asbestos contamination in land has serious implications for health and environmental risks.

At Goodbye Asbestos, we can help you with asbestos in soil assessments to identify and manage ground contamination issues.

Whether you’re planning to develop some land or want peace of mind about the safety of soil around your property, we offer reliable asbestos sampling and testing in accordance with UK regulations.

What are the environmental asbestos risks of soil contamination?

Asbestos contamination in soil occurs for a number of reasons, from waste disposal practices and previous demolition work to the improper handling of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs).

Unfortunately, if the soil is disturbed and asbestos fibres become airborne, the site can become a safety hazard. Inhalation of the tiny fibres can lead to the development of respiratory diseases like lung cancer, asbestosis and mesothelioma.

Wind and rain can also spread the contaminated soil, widening the exposure risks beyond the area initially contaminated. Land redevelopment can also pose risks, putting workers and nearby residents at risk during construction and excavation projects.

"Very professional and friendly service. Initialy spoke with Andy who gave us a quote and date for the work to be done. Chris and Jeff arrived on time and completely removed our garage although it was pouring with rain. They cleared all the rubbish and left the area clean. Would thoughly recomend this company. Work carried out in Crawley, West Sussex."

Alan Barrett
"Removed an asbestos garage roof, whole shed with asbestos roof, and then when there was further asbestos at the end of the garden took that too. Worked very hard solidly for two hours, loaded sheets, wore masks and suits. Great service and solved a big problem for me."

Elizabeth Anderson
"I had 40 sqm of aertex ceiling removed in my house and the price came out as reasonable (particularly against 3 other quotes I had for the job). The job was completed in one day which I was chuffed with and the guys made sure that the house was safe for us to live in afterwards. Very happy with Goodbye Asbestos, would highly recommend."

Olivia Lands
"I had my asbestos water tank removed from my loft in Croydon. Chris did a great job. They had about a weeks lead time. I needed this done ASAP and they were able to prioritise it and we booked it in next day. Thanks to Andy"

Danny Williams
"Goodbye Asbestos provided a very polite and professional service on a pre-purchase where a suspicious material was identified by a surveyor. Tom gave us a quick turn around and timeframe and kept us updated throughout the process. Would highly recommend for a no fuss experience!"

Elizabeth Packham
"Great service, friendly staff and competitive price. The asbestos was picked up by a diligent worker who came back and checked that there were no small bits on the ground. That really impressed me. Would recommend."

James Goldbridge
"On finding Marley tiles on our floors we were in urgent need of having them removed. Goodbye Asbestos were amazing. They booked us in really quickly and on time, came and scraped up all the offending tiles and gripper rods. They disposed of the rubbish and sealed the under floor, leaving us ready for the laying of our new flooring. A job well done."

Paul Tootill
"I have asked Goodbye Asbestos to remove my asbestos roof and replace it with insulated corrugated metal panels. I recommend them highly as I am very pleased with the quality of their workmanship, their attentive service and communications."

Stefano Ferrari
"I have used Goodbye Asbestos twice, once removing an old asbestos shed and recently my large garage which had an asbestos roof. The guys are efficient, clean and friendly. All wear the appropriate clothing whilst handling the asbestos. Organising the quote and the demolition was easy. I'd highly recommend Goodbye Asbestos for any Asbestos removal you may require."

Callum Stott
"I wanted to say a big thank you to Chris and the team for the superb job they did this morning in dismantling our horrible old asbestos/concrete garage! It was all done very quickly and professionally. They wore PPE and the asbestos roof panels were securely wrapped in plastic sheeting. The site was left clean and tidy afterwards. I also appreciated your sending me your waste licence and a copy of your insurance which was very reassuring as one reads some horror stories about waste disposal cowboys."

Gordon Taylor

We offer reliable soil testing for asbestos in London and Surrey

At Goodbye Asbestos, we provide safe and trusted soil testing services for asbestos contamination. Using advanced methods, we carefully take soil samples to be thoroughly tested in accredited laboratories. This will identify the presence of asbestos fibres in the soil, providing you will valuable information to take action.

Whether you’re testing for asbestos contamination before renovation work, ensuring land is safe for development or planning a safe construction project, we can help. We come out to all sites to complete asbestos in soil assessments, including residential properties, commercial premises and industrial land. We also perform demolition and refurbishment surveys.

After your test results come back, you’ll receive a clear report outlining any asbestos soil contamination found and the recommended remedial steps to ensure HSE compliance.

What are HSE guidelines for soil asbestos?

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has strict guidelines for managing asbestos contamination in soil to protect the public. This includes the need for risk assessments before land development and excavation. Soil must be tested in accredited laboratories to determine asbestos content and concentration levels. If there is asbestos in the soil, control measures must be put in place for dust suppression, containment and exposure prevention. There are also guidelines for how asbestos-contaminated soil must be disposed of.

Professional asbestos soil remediation services

If asbestos is found in soil on your land, you must act on recommendations to mitigate the health risks and ensure site safety. We can support you with any asbestos soil remediation services you need, including soil excavation and removal, on-site containment, asbestos monitoring and compliance advice. Just let us know what you need.