Asbestos sample by post
Asbestos sample Kuopio
In Kuopio, at the heart of the Finnish Lakeland, many people strip the old surface themselves before redecorating. Detach a small piece of the suspect material, seal it in a bag and post the sample to Onelab - no site visit is needed. A convenient way to confirm your home is safe, anywhere in Northern Savonia.
This is how it works
Asbestos sample from Kuopio - three steps
Order online
Order an asbestos sample kit from Onelab's online store to Kuopio. 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 Kuopio to the Onelab laboratory. The result is emailed to you on the day it arrives.
Why Onelab
A reliable laboratory throughout Finland
Which Kuopio building to sample
The housing stock of Kuopio is dominated by 1960s-1980s prefabricated apartment blocks and detached houses, where asbestos most typically appears in the adhesive under floor tiles, in the substrate of vinyl flooring, in bathroom waterproofing membranes and in pipe insulation. In a property completed before 1994 these are the first places worth sampling. Take the piece through the full thickness of the structure so the adhesive layer comes with it.
Storing the sample before posting
If you do not post it right away, store the tightly sealed sample in a dry place at room temperature. The sample does not spoil or age, so there is no hurry. Do not leave it in the boot of a car or any other damp place, however, because a damp sample slows down handling at the laboratory.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions - Kuopio
Order an asbestos sample from Kuopio
By post to the most affordable laboratory in Finland. €39.90 + VAT.