Asbestos sample by post
Asbestos sample Kemi
The working-class town that grew up in the shadow of Kemi's pulp mill and harbour is full of buildings from the 1950s to the 1970s whose materials often hide asbestos. You can detach a small piece from the suspect spot yourself, pack it tightly and post it straight to Onelab - there is no need to wait for a surveyor.
This is how it works
Asbestos sample from Kemi - three steps
Order online
Order an asbestos sample kit from Onelab's online store to Kemi. The kit contains sampling instructions and bags.
Take the sample yourself
Carefully detach a piece of about 2–3 cm from the material (a respirator is recommended). Pack it in a Minigrip bag.
Send it and get the result
Post it from Kemi to the Onelab laboratory. The result is emailed to you on the day it arrives.
Why Onelab
A reliable laboratory throughout Finland
The building stock of the industrial town of Kemi
The housing stock of Kemi was built around the pulp and paper industry mainly during the 1950s-1970s. In residential properties asbestos appears in floor adhesives, fillers and tile adhesives; in industrial properties especially in pipe, boiler and tank insulation and in facade panels.
Taking an insulation sample safely
Old insulation releases dust readily. Dampen the surface lightly, wear a respirator and detach a small piece from the inner layer of the insulation. Seal the sample in two tightly closed bags and post the letter to our laboratory in Espoo; from Kemi the letter typically arrives in 2 business days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions - Kemi
Order an asbestos sample from Kemi
By post to the most affordable laboratory in Finland. €39.90 + VAT.