Manestream Ltd
Asbestos Analytical Services
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Asbestos Analytical Services |

As a UKAS accredited organisation Manestream offer asbestos analytical services in accordance with the requirements of ISO 17025. Accredited for identifying the six regulated types of asbestos fibres in bulk materials we are able to provide the following:

  • Nationwide Asbestos Analytical Service
  • 48 hour standard turnaround on results
  • Immediate and 24 hour service
  • Negotiable rates dependent on no. of samples
  • Free collection service, dependent on location
  • Certificates in hard-copy and electronic format

Manestream have acquired a reputation as one of the leading specialists in asbestos analytical services in Manchester, Middlesex the South East and South Wales.

All our analysts hold the pre-requisite BOHS P401 qualification and must satisfactorily analyse a series of complex samples prior to becoming an authorised analyst. With multi-disciplined employees, Manestream has a flexible workforce and the ability to apply resource proportionate to a client’s requirements.

Manestream’s head office accommodates two custom-built laboratories with the capacity to house nine designated work stations. Equipped with high specification analytical equipment Manestream’s investment in both facilities and training of employees enables us to provide an accurate and responsive asbestos analytical service. Methods adopted use a combination of polarised light microscopy and dispersion staining techniques.

Many of our existing clients are long-standing and include inspection bodies, local authorities, licensed asbestos removal contractors, architects and safety consultants. Manestream’s in-house developed software (AMP), used for recording and tracking samples, enables us to provide our clients with an instant up-date on progress of analysis.

Manestream are participants in the Asbestos in Materials Scheme, a proficiency testing scheme for identification of asbestos fibres in bulk samples.


For detailed information please contact the Business Development Department free on:

Tel: 0800 980 9232
Fax: 0208 8052470
Email:enquiries@manestream.co.uk