DIY sampling
Taking an asbestos sample yourself - an easy and affordable way
In most cases, you can take an asbestos sample yourself and send it to a laboratory for analysis. This is the fastest and most affordable way to find out if the suspicious material contains asbestos.
Why you can do it yourself
Why is a self-taken sample sufficient in most cases?
The laboratory does the analysis, not the person taking the sample
The quality of an asbestos analysis depends on the laboratory and its instruments - not on who took the sample. When Onelab analyses your sample with a JEOL SEM-EDS electron microscope, the result is just as reliable whoever brought the material in.
A cost-effective solution
Taking the sample yourself saves a professional's travel and sampling fees. You pay only for the laboratory analysis - a flat €39.90 + VAT for every sample.
Supplies
What do you need to take the sample yourself?
FFP3 mask
Protects your airways from asbestos fibres. An ordinary mask is not enough.
Nitrile gloves
Disposable gloves prevent contact exposure.
Minigrip bags
One per sample. Close immediately after sampling.
Cutter or chisel
For detaching. Avoid grinding and drilling.
Detailed instructions for sampling: asbestos sampling instructions
Frequently asked questions
Questions about taking it yourself
Take a sample yourself and order an analysis
An easy, safe and inexpensive way to find out the asbestos content. The results will be emailed on the day of arrival.