About Us
One of the UK’s Leading Accredited, Asbestos Surveying Consultancies
Established in 1991 by our Managing Director, John Richards, Thames Laboratories is a leading UKAS-accredited asbestos consultancy with over 30 years of industry expertise.
As specialists in asbestos surveying and consultancy, we work closely with clients to develop and implement effective asbestos management strategies. Our services extend nationally and internationally, supporting sectors such as education, healthcare, and social housing with comprehensive asbestos solutions.
With offices in East Anglia and Greater London, our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service. Our Head Office in Cambridgeshire features an in-house laboratory for the precise analysis of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), ensuring fast and reliable results.
At Thames Laboratories, we are committed to maintaining the highest industry standards, backed by our top-tier accreditations and professional memberships.
One of the UK’s Leading Accredited, Asbestos Surveying Consultancies
Established in 1991 by our Managing Director, John Richards, Thames Laboratories is a leading UKAS-accredited asbestos consultancy with over 30 years of industry expertise.
As specialists in asbestos surveying and consultancy, we work closely with clients to develop and implement effective asbestos management strategies. Our services extend nationally and internationally, supporting sectors such as education, healthcare, and social housing with comprehensive asbestos solutions.
With offices in East Anglia and Greater London, our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service. Our Head Office in Cambridgeshire features an in-house laboratory for the precise analysis of asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), ensuring fast and reliable results.
At Thames Laboratories, we are committed to maintaining the highest industry standards, backed by our top-tier accreditations and professional memberships.
Our Values
Leadership &
Expertise
Our senior leadership and management team bring over 100 years of combined experience in the asbestos industry. Their deep expertise drives service excellence, ensuring exceptional customer care and the highest quality standards for our clients.
Legal Compliance & Regulatory Assurance
We tailor our services to ensure full compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012). Our expert team ensures that your asbestos management practices meet all legal and safety requirements, providing precise, reliable, and compliant solutions.
Innovation & Industry Leadership
As a proactive industry leader, we stay at the forefront of asbestos management through active participation in key industry groups, including ATAC (Asbestos Testing and Consultancy Association) and FAAM (Faculty of Asbestos Assessment and Management).
Leadership &
Expertise
Our senior leadership and management team bring over 100 years of combined experience in the asbestos industry. Their deep expertise drives service excellence, ensuring exceptional customer care and the highest quality standards for our clients.
Legal Compliance & Regulatory Assurance
We tailor our services to ensure full compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012). Our expert team ensures that your asbestos management practices meet all legal and safety requirements, providing precise, reliable, and compliant solutions.

Innovation & Industry Leadership
As a proactive industry leader, we stay at the forefront of asbestos management through active participation in key industry groups, including ATAC (Asbestos Testing and Consultancy Association) and FAAM (Faculty of Asbestos Assessment and Management).

Clear & Transparent Communication
We understand that effective communication is essential for seamless asbestos management. Our team develops tailored communication strategies, keeping all stakeholders informed and ensuring transparency throughout every stage of our services.

Clear & Transparent Communication
We understand that effective communication is essential for seamless asbestos management. Our team develops tailored communication strategies, keeping all stakeholders informed and ensuring transparency throughout every stage of our services.
Trusted Professional Support
With a proven track record of delivering highly specialist asbestos services across multiple sectors, we are proud that 8 out of 10 contracts are extended or renewed. This reflects our commitment to long-term client relationships, professionalism, and reliable support.
Commitment to Quality & Accreditation
We operate in a quality-driven environment, maintaining the highest industry accreditations, including UKAS certifications and key industry body memberships. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in every aspect of our services, ensuring that clients receive best-in-class asbestos solutions.
Trusted Professional Support
With a proven track record of delivering highly specialist asbestos services across multiple sectors, we are proud that 8 out of 10 contracts are extended or renewed. This reflects our commitment to long-term client relationships, professionalism, and reliable support.

Commitment to Quality & Accreditation
We operate in a quality-driven environment, maintaining the highest industry accreditations, including UKAS certifications and key industry body memberships. Our dedication to excellence is reflected in every aspect of our services, ensuring that clients receive best-in-class asbestos solutions.
Our Office Locations
Head Office
Fenstanton, PE28 9LJ
London and South East Office
Sevenoaks, TN13 2BL
Head Office
Fenstanton, PE28 9LJ
London and South East Office
Sevenoaks, TN13 2BL
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