Pattinson Scientific Services Limited is an independent asbestos analytical laboratory and asbestos inspection body providing a service to industry, local authorities and individuals. We have been established in Newcastle upon Tyne since 1858 and hold a wealth of experience, with fully qualified specialist staff providing our services throughout the UK. We hold UKAS accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 for fibre counting of asbestos fibres in air, sampling of air for fibre counting, 4-stage clearance process, sampling of bulk materials for asbestos identification and the identification of asbestos in bulk materials. We also hold UKAS accreditation to ISO/IEC 17020:2012 for surveying for asbestos in premises - management, refurbishment and demolition surveys and priority assessment in domestic, commercial and industrial premises. We are members of IATP: Independent Asbestos Training Providers and can offer a range of asbestos training, both at our training facility in Newcastle and at any premises throughout the UK. We hold a license restricted to direct supervision of licensable work with asbestos (HSE license number 4071105170) and frequently project manage asbestos removal projects for our clients. We also undetake removal and remediation of non-licensed asbestos materials. We are flexible, independent and skillful in our approach. Our reports are interpretive, factual, clear and concise and have been commended by clients for their layout, content and ease of use.