Asbestos survey
Asbestos survey - when it is needed and what it costs
An asbestos survey is required by law before demolition and repair work in properties built before 1994 . If you only want to confirm one material, you can take the sample yourself and send it to the laboratory - the analysis costs €39.90 + VAT and the result comes on the day of arrival.
Short answer
What is an asbestos survey?
An asbestos survey is an investigation of a building or part of it in which the materials containing asbestos are identified before demolition or repair work. In Finland it is required by law for demolition work in properties built before 1994. The material samples taken during the survey are analysed in a laboratory - Onelab takes care of this laboratory part for €39.90 + VAT per sample.
Two ways
Do you need a survey or is a sample enough?
On-site asbestos survey
An investigation of the whole property carried out by a qualified asbestos surveyor. Required before demolition and repair work that needs a permit.
- A systematic investigation of the whole property
- A survey report for the demolition work
- Material samples for laboratory analysis
An asbestos sample of a single material
When you only want to confirm whether a particular material contains asbestos. You take the sample yourself according to the instructions and send it by post.
- Fast and affordable - €39.90 + VAT
- Result emailed on the day of arrival
- JEOL SEM-EDS analysis, ISO 22262-1
When
When is an asbestos survey mandatory?
- 1Before demolition work in a property built before 1994
- 2Before repair and renovation work requiring a permit in old buildings
- 3When structures are opened or demolished in a way that can release dust
If the suspicion concerns a single material (e.g. floor adhesive, filler or pipe insulation), a laboratory sample is enough to establish whether the material contains asbestos.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about asbestos surveys
Find out about asbestos - order a sample for €39.90
You can have a single material examined right away. Take the sample according to the instructions, send it by post and you will receive the result by email on the day of arrival.