Asbestos sample by post
Asbestos sample Tampere
Many people in Tampere prefer to handle it themselves: detach a piece of the suspect material, seal it in an airtight bag and post the sample to our laboratory. This suits Pirkanmaa's dense stock of apartment buildings and renovators who do not need a separate site visit. You get clear sampling instructions and a fast answer on the material posted from Tampere.
This is how it works
Asbestos sample from Tampere - three steps
Order online
Order an asbestos sample kit from Onelab's online store to Tampere. 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 Tampere to the Onelab laboratory. The result is emailed to you on the day it arrives.
Why Onelab
A reliable laboratory throughout Finland
Sampling points in a Tampere property
The building stock of Tampere ranges from the industrial-era wooden houses of Finlayson and Amuri to the 1970s prefabricated suburb of Hervanta. In the older properties asbestos appears in pipe insulation and wall filler, while in the prefabricated blocks of Hervanta and Kaleva it turns up in floor adhesives, vinyl flooring and bathroom waterproofing membranes. Take the sample so that the bonding adhesive comes with it.
The most common mistakes when sending a sample
Do not tape the sample to a sheet of paper and do not put a loose piece straight into the envelope - the envelope can tear in transit and the sample can get mixed up. Do not send plain dust or a vacuum cleaner bag either. A double sealed bag inside an envelope is an adequate and safe method.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions - Tampere
Order an asbestos sample from Tampere
By post to the most affordable laboratory in Finland. €39.90 + VAT.