Asbestos Testing in Balerno
Worried about asbestos in Balerno? Lab testing of suspect materials to confirm whether asbestos is present, and which type. Bye Bye Asbestos handles it on-site across Balerno and the wider Midlothian, Monday to Saturday.
Balerno sits in Midlothian, and we cover it along with Duddingston, Gorebridge, Haymarket Station and Lasswade — reaching most jobs via the Edinburgh road network.
Coverage at a glance — Balerno
| Service area | Balerno, Midlothian |
|---|---|
| Postcode | EH14 |
| County | Currie and Balerno" |
| Distance | About 8.8 miles from Edinburgh centre |
| Nearest routes | the Edinburgh road network |
| Typical response | same or next day |
| Time on site | a couple of hours |
| Price from | £150 |
| Availability | Monday to Saturday |
| How to book | Call 07833 053749 |
Prices & response times reviewed August 2026.
Balerno lies about 8.8 miles from Edinburgh centre, in Currie and Balerno". We cover it alongside neighbouring Currie, Juniper Green, Longstone and Slateford.
How asbestos testing works in Balerno
- Call 07833 053749 or send a photo of the suspect material.
- We quote the full price up front and book you in around Balerno.
- We survey, sample or remove on-site, to the correct standards.
- You get clear documentation — a survey report and register, or a waste consignment note.
Typical prices
| Job | From | Time on site |
|---|---|---|
| Asbestos sample test | Quoted per sample | 24–48 hr lab result |
| Asbestos management survey | £150 | Report in 1–2 days |
| Refurbishment & demolition survey | £250 | Report in 1–2 days |
| Removal (garage, artex, tank) | Quoted from a site visit | Often same day |
Every job is fully quoted before we start — often from a photo you send us. The price depends on the size and type of property, the material and quantity, and whether a survey, test or removal is needed.
What we handle
- Asbestos management surveys to meet the duty to manage
- Refurbishment & demolition surveys before building work starts
- Sampling and accredited laboratory testing of suspect materials
- Safe removal of artex, asbestos cement, garages, roofs, sheds and tanks
- Licensed removal of pipe lagging, insulation board and sprayed coatings
- Air monitoring, encapsulation and legal disposal with consignment notes
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Asbestos materials we handle in Balerno
We identify, test and safely remove all of these:
Nearby areas we also cover
Immediately around Balerno: Duddingston, Gorebridge, Haymarket Station, Lasswade.
As a nationwide service, Bye Bye Asbestos covers all of Midlothian and the wider Scotland — so wherever you are around Balerno, we can reach you.
Asbestos guides
Asbestos Testing in Balerno — FAQs
Do you cover Balerno?
Yes — we cover Balerno and nearby Duddingston, Gorebridge, Haymarket Station, Lasswade around Edinburgh, reaching you via the Edinburgh road network.
Do you survey or remove asbestos?
Both. We carry out asbestos surveys, sampling and testing, and we also remove and dispose of asbestos safely and legally. Whether you need to find out what's there or have it dealt with, it's one call.
How much will it cost?
An asbestos management survey for a typical home starts from £150; removal is quoted per job. Send a photo of the material or describe the property and we'll give you a full price before any work starts.
How long does it take?
A home survey is usually a couple of hours on site, with lab results back in a day or two. Many removal jobs are done in a day. We run Monday to Saturday.
Is it done safely and legally?
Yes. Work that could release fibres is properly controlled, higher-risk materials are removed under licence, and all waste is double-wrapped and disposed of legally with a consignment note.
Do you come to me?
Yes. Every survey, sample and removal is carried out on-site at your home or premises. We cover towns across the UK.