Since 1991, legislation prohibits the use of products containing asbestos in buildings. Although many buildings using the mineral were renovated at the beginning of the 1990s, it still exists in varying quantities in countless residential, office and industrial sites, and in public buildings (schools, administrative offices, etc.). A distinction is made between loosely-bound asbestos applications (e.g. sprayed asbestos, ceiling and fire panels, pipe lagging) and firmly-bound asbestos (e.g. fibrated cement panels and pipes).

The existence of asbestos fibres is frequently linked to health dangers or high clean-up costs. Hence, no one wants to buy a property contaminated with parts containing asbestos. Cautious property owners want to know whether and where asbestos exists, and how it should be dealt with. This is often accompanied by the big question of whether a clean-up is needed. Finally, it must also be determined who is liable for the costs.

Ecosens AG has qualified experts, proven experience and tried-and-tested instruments to answer precisely these kinds of questions.

Our scientists record and assess the incidence of asbestos as part of building checks, and can measure the concentration of fibres based on recognised methods. They assess the need for action and support you in the planning and execution of asbestos clean-up operations.

Our lawyers are available to answer legal questions in connection with asbestos (e.g. for assessing public-sector obligations, or for claims under guarantee in contracts of sale).

Ecosens looks for asbestos, measures fibre concentrations and assesses the need for clean-up work.

Your contact for issues related to asbestos:

Ecosens AG is a specialist company certified by the SUVA (Swiss authority concerned with insurance against accidents) to take asbestos fibre measurements (according to VDI 3492) and for advice on asbestos questions.