Asbestos Surveys
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Scotland's most trusted asbestos company. Professional surveys, testing and removal for homes and businesses across Edinburgh, Glasgow and all of Scotland.
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No obligation. Fixed-fee pricing.
HSE Compliant
Health & Safety Executive Compliant
HSG 264 Compliant
Reports Meet HSG 264 Standard
UKAS-Accredited Lab
Analysis by UKAS-Accredited Laboratory
SEPA Registered
Waste Disposal
Trusted by Teams Across Every Major Sector
Five-Star Google Reviews
Priority Report On Request
Google Star Rating Across All Locations
Regulatory Compliance
Simple, Hassle-Free Process
You'll never be left wondering what's next. Our process is clear, fast, and stress-free from start to finish.
Get in Touch
Call, fill in the form, or WhatsApp us. We usually respond within 1 hour during business hours with a free, no-obligation quote. Fixed-fee, no surprises.
Book Your Survey
Choose a date that suits you. We frequently attend same-day or next-day — no long waits.
Survey & Sampling
Our qualified surveyor visits your property, inspects thoroughly and collects samples for UKAS-accredited lab analysis.
Report Delivered
Receive your detailed report with lab results, risk assessment and clear recommendations within 3–5 working days. Priority 48-hour turnaround available on request.
Qualified Surveyors You Can Trust
Every Core Asbestos surveyor is P402 BOHS certified, fully trained, experienced, and equipped with professional-grade tools. We don't rush, we don't cut corners, and we take the time to explain exactly what we've found — in plain English — so you always know where you stand.
- Qualified & experienced asbestos surveyors
- Samples analysed at UKAS-accredited laboratories
- Reports compliant with HSG 264 standards
- Scottish business, real people, genuine care, every single time
What Scotland Says About Core Asbestos
200+ five-star Google reviews. A perfect 5.0★ rating. The most trusted asbestos company in Scotland — and the reviews prove it.
Absolutely fantastic service from start to finish. Sean was professional, knowledgeable, and extremely reassuring. Had the report back within 24 hours which was brilliant as we were on a tight deadline with our property purchase.
James Mitchell
Very efficient and professional. Angie in the office was brilliant with the booking and Sean attended the same day. Highly recommend Core for anyone needing an asbestos survey in Edinburgh.
Karen Phillips
Used Core to survey our Glasgow tenement flat before renovating. Quick, professional and the report was extremely thorough. Identified asbestos in the Artex ceiling and they then arranged the removal too. Brilliant end-to-end service.
Craig Henderson
Excellent service. Very responsive and accommodating. The surveyor was thorough and the report was clear and easy to understand. Would definitely use again.
Anna MacLeod
Absolutely fantastic service from start to finish. Sean was professional, knowledgeable, and extremely reassuring. Had the report back within 24 hours which was brilliant as we were on a tight deadline with our property purchase.
James Mitchell
Very efficient and professional. Angie in the office was brilliant with the booking and Sean attended the same day. Highly recommend Core for anyone needing an asbestos survey in Edinburgh.
Karen Phillips
Used Core to survey our Glasgow tenement flat before renovating. Quick, professional and the report was extremely thorough. Identified asbestos in the Artex ceiling and they then arranged the removal too. Brilliant end-to-end service.
Craig Henderson
Excellent service. Very responsive and accommodating. The surveyor was thorough and the report was clear and easy to understand. Would definitely use again.
Anna MacLeod
Core Asbestos were fantastic. We needed an urgent commercial management survey for our Edinburgh office building. They attended next day, the surveyor was incredibly thorough, and the report was detailed and professional. Couldn't ask for more.
Laura Morrison
Great price and fast turnaround. Had floor tiles tested before our kitchen renovation — results came back clear within a few days. Really helpful team.
Paul Dunlop
As a letting agent, we use Core regularly for asbestos surveys across our Edinburgh portfolio. Always reliable, always professional, and the reports are accepted by everyone — solicitors, council, insurers. First-class company.
Ross Baxter
Contacted Core on Monday, surveyed on Tuesday, report on Wednesday. Exactly the turnaround needed when buying a property. Excellent Glasgow-based service.
Fiona Wallace
Core Asbestos were fantastic. We needed an urgent commercial management survey for our Edinburgh office building. They attended next day, the surveyor was incredibly thorough, and the report was detailed and professional. Couldn't ask for more.
Laura Morrison
Great price and fast turnaround. Had floor tiles tested before our kitchen renovation — results came back clear within a few days. Really helpful team.
Paul Dunlop
As a letting agent, we use Core regularly for asbestos surveys across our Edinburgh portfolio. Always reliable, always professional, and the reports are accepted by everyone — solicitors, council, insurers. First-class company.
Ross Baxter
Contacted Core on Monday, surveyed on Tuesday, report on Wednesday. Exactly the turnaround needed when buying a property. Excellent Glasgow-based service.
Fiona Wallace
Sean took the time to explain everything clearly and put my mind at ease. His calm, professional manner really helped. The report was detailed and delivered the next day. Truly excellent service.
Sarah Betts
Needed our garage roof tested before demolition. Core came out same day and confirmed it was asbestos cement. They quoted for removal on the spot and had it sorted within the week. Fantastic.
Mark Taylor
We've used Core for multiple commercial reinspection surveys across our property portfolio. Consistently excellent work, great communication, and their reports are always thorough and compliant. Wouldn't go anywhere else.
David Robertson
Affordable testing at £65. Used Core to test Artex in our Edinburgh flat. The whole process was seamless from booking to receiving the report. Would definitely recommend.
Nicola Stewart
Sean took the time to explain everything clearly and put my mind at ease. His calm, professional manner really helped. The report was detailed and delivered the next day. Truly excellent service.
Sarah Betts
Needed our garage roof tested before demolition. Core came out same day and confirmed it was asbestos cement. They quoted for removal on the spot and had it sorted within the week. Fantastic.
Mark Taylor
We've used Core for multiple commercial reinspection surveys across our property portfolio. Consistently excellent work, great communication, and their reports are always thorough and compliant. Wouldn't go anywhere else.
David Robertson
Affordable testing at £65. Used Core to test Artex in our Edinburgh flat. The whole process was seamless from booking to receiving the report. Would definitely recommend.
Nicola Stewart
Absolutely fantastic service from start to finish. Sean was professional, knowledgeable, and extremely reassuring. Had the report back within 24 hours which was brilliant as we were on a tight deadline with our property purchase.
James Mitchell
Very efficient and professional. Angie in the office was brilliant with the booking and Sean attended the same day. Highly recommend Core for anyone needing an asbestos survey in Edinburgh.
Karen Phillips
Used Core to survey our Glasgow tenement flat before renovating. Quick, professional and the report was extremely thorough. Identified asbestos in the Artex ceiling and they then arranged the removal too. Brilliant end-to-end service.
Craig Henderson
Excellent service. Very responsive and accommodating. The surveyor was thorough and the report was clear and easy to understand. Would definitely use again.
Anna MacLeod
Core Asbestos were fantastic. We needed an urgent commercial management survey for our Edinburgh office building. They attended next day, the surveyor was incredibly thorough, and the report was detailed and professional. Couldn't ask for more.
Laura Morrison
Great price and fast turnaround. Had floor tiles tested before our kitchen renovation — results came back clear within a few days. Really helpful team.
Paul Dunlop
Absolutely fantastic service from start to finish. Sean was professional, knowledgeable, and extremely reassuring. Had the report back within 24 hours which was brilliant as we were on a tight deadline with our property purchase.
James Mitchell
Very efficient and professional. Angie in the office was brilliant with the booking and Sean attended the same day. Highly recommend Core for anyone needing an asbestos survey in Edinburgh.
Karen Phillips
Used Core to survey our Glasgow tenement flat before renovating. Quick, professional and the report was extremely thorough. Identified asbestos in the Artex ceiling and they then arranged the removal too. Brilliant end-to-end service.
Craig Henderson
Excellent service. Very responsive and accommodating. The surveyor was thorough and the report was clear and easy to understand. Would definitely use again.
Anna MacLeod
Core Asbestos were fantastic. We needed an urgent commercial management survey for our Edinburgh office building. They attended next day, the surveyor was incredibly thorough, and the report was detailed and professional. Couldn't ask for more.
Laura Morrison
Great price and fast turnaround. Had floor tiles tested before our kitchen renovation — results came back clear within a few days. Really helpful team.
Paul Dunlop
Absolutely fantastic service from start to finish. Sean was professional, knowledgeable, and extremely reassuring. Had the report back within 24 hours which was brilliant as we were on a tight deadline with our property purchase.
James Mitchell
Very efficient and professional. Angie in the office was brilliant with the booking and Sean attended the same day. Highly recommend Core for anyone needing an asbestos survey in Edinburgh.
Karen Phillips
Used Core to survey our Glasgow tenement flat before renovating. Quick, professional and the report was extremely thorough. Identified asbestos in the Artex ceiling and they then arranged the removal too. Brilliant end-to-end service.
Craig Henderson
Excellent service. Very responsive and accommodating. The surveyor was thorough and the report was clear and easy to understand. Would definitely use again.
Anna MacLeod
Core Asbestos were fantastic. We needed an urgent commercial management survey for our Edinburgh office building. They attended next day, the surveyor was incredibly thorough, and the report was detailed and professional. Couldn't ask for more.
Laura Morrison
Great price and fast turnaround. Had floor tiles tested before our kitchen renovation — results came back clear within a few days. Really helpful team.
Paul Dunlop
As a letting agent, we use Core regularly for asbestos surveys across our Edinburgh portfolio. Always reliable, always professional, and the reports are accepted by everyone — solicitors, council, insurers. First-class company.
Ross Baxter
Contacted Core on Monday, surveyed on Tuesday, report on Wednesday. Exactly the turnaround needed when buying a property. Excellent Glasgow-based service.
Fiona Wallace
Sean took the time to explain everything clearly and put my mind at ease. His calm, professional manner really helped. The report was detailed and delivered the next day. Truly excellent service.
Sarah Betts
Needed our garage roof tested before demolition. Core came out same day and confirmed it was asbestos cement. They quoted for removal on the spot and had it sorted within the week. Fantastic.
Mark Taylor
We've used Core for multiple commercial reinspection surveys across our property portfolio. Consistently excellent work, great communication, and their reports are always thorough and compliant. Wouldn't go anywhere else.
David Robertson
Affordable testing at £65. Used Core to test Artex in our Edinburgh flat. The whole process was seamless from booking to receiving the report. Would definitely recommend.
Nicola Stewart
As a letting agent, we use Core regularly for asbestos surveys across our Edinburgh portfolio. Always reliable, always professional, and the reports are accepted by everyone — solicitors, council, insurers. First-class company.
Ross Baxter
Contacted Core on Monday, surveyed on Tuesday, report on Wednesday. Exactly the turnaround needed when buying a property. Excellent Glasgow-based service.
Fiona Wallace
Sean took the time to explain everything clearly and put my mind at ease. His calm, professional manner really helped. The report was detailed and delivered the next day. Truly excellent service.
Sarah Betts
Needed our garage roof tested before demolition. Core came out same day and confirmed it was asbestos cement. They quoted for removal on the spot and had it sorted within the week. Fantastic.
Mark Taylor
We've used Core for multiple commercial reinspection surveys across our property portfolio. Consistently excellent work, great communication, and their reports are always thorough and compliant. Wouldn't go anywhere else.
David Robertson
Affordable testing at £65. Used Core to test Artex in our Edinburgh flat. The whole process was seamless from booking to receiving the report. Would definitely recommend.
Nicola Stewart
As a letting agent, we use Core regularly for asbestos surveys across our Edinburgh portfolio. Always reliable, always professional, and the reports are accepted by everyone — solicitors, council, insurers. First-class company.
Ross Baxter
Contacted Core on Monday, surveyed on Tuesday, report on Wednesday. Exactly the turnaround needed when buying a property. Excellent Glasgow-based service.
Fiona Wallace
Sean took the time to explain everything clearly and put my mind at ease. His calm, professional manner really helped. The report was detailed and delivered the next day. Truly excellent service.
Sarah Betts
Needed our garage roof tested before demolition. Core came out same day and confirmed it was asbestos cement. They quoted for removal on the spot and had it sorted within the week. Fantastic.
Mark Taylor
We've used Core for multiple commercial reinspection surveys across our property portfolio. Consistently excellent work, great communication, and their reports are always thorough and compliant. Wouldn't go anywhere else.
David Robertson
Affordable testing at £65. Used Core to test Artex in our Edinburgh flat. The whole process was seamless from booking to receiving the report. Would definitely recommend.
Nicola Stewart
Why Scotland's Homeowners & Businesses Choose Core Asbestos
Two offices. 200+ five-star reviews. A perfect rating across every location. This isn't luck. It's what happens when you genuinely care about doing the job right.
Scotland's #1 Google-Rated Asbestos Company
130+ five-star reviews in Edinburgh. 69+ in Glasgow. A perfect 5.0★ across both locations. No other asbestos company in Scotland comes close.
48-Hour Priority Reports Available
Standard reports delivered within 3–5 working days. Tight deadline? Our priority service gets your HSG 264-compliant report to you within 48 hours.
Fixed-Fee, Transparent Pricing
No hidden costs, no surprises. The price we quote is the price you pay. Testing starts from just £65 + VAT when you send the sample to us.
Same-Day Availability
Need an urgent survey? We frequently attend properties same-day or next day across Edinburgh, Glasgow and beyond.
Real People. Genuine Care.
We're a real Scottish business and you'll deal directly with our team. No call centres, no runaround. We care about every property as if it were our own.
Fully Compliant & Insured
HSE compliant. HSG 264 certified. SEPA registered for waste disposal. Samples tested at UKAS-accredited labs. Fully insured. P402 certified. Every box ticked.
Trusted by leading organisations across Scotland
Comprehensive Asbestos Services Across Scotland
Whether you're a homeowner, landlord, contractor, or commercial property manager, we have the right survey or test for your situation.
Residential Asbestos Surveys
Pre-purchase, pre-sale and peace-of-mind surveys for homes. Visual inspection combined with laboratory sampling of all suspect materials.
Commercial Asbestos Surveys
Management surveys and refurbishment & demolition surveys for offices, retail, industrial and commercial properties. HSG 264 compliant.
Asbestos Testing & Analysis
Fast, accurate asbestos identification. Samples collected by qualified surveyors and analysed at UKAS-accredited laboratories within 48 hours.
Management Survey
Identify and assess asbestos in your building to ensure ongoing safety. Our management surveys map asbestos-containing materials, condition, and risk levels, giving you the data needed for safe day-to-day operations and informed maintenance decisions.
Reinspection Surveys
Ongoing asbestos management and reinspection for commercial properties. Keep your asbestos register current as required by HSE every 6 months.
Refurbishment & Demolition Survey
Before you refurbish or demolish, we locate and document all asbestos to ensure safe removal and compliance. Our detailed surveys protect your team and prevent costly delays by identifying what needs to be dealt with before work begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Don't Leave It to Chance.
Asbestos is one of the UK's leading causes of work-related death. If your property was built before the year 2000 and you haven't had it surveyed, now is the time.
Scotland's most trusted asbestos surveyors are ready. Certified. Rated. Fast.