asbestos testing

Envirolab offers an asbestos testing service that allows you to discover whether asbestos is present in any suspected materials such as fibro, eaves, corrugated sheeting and vinyl. This service is open to commercial and domestic customers.

Please note that there are precautions that you should take before attempting to sample any material that is suspected of containing asbestos, as certain materials will release asbestos fibres into the air when broken or disturbed.

If the material you are considering sampling looks like a sprayed finish, particularly if it is insulating material on pipework, boilers or ceilings, do not sample this yourself!

Special precautions are required for sampling this material. Disturbing lagging that contains asbestos is extremely dangerous and should only be carried by qualified individuals.

The instructions below should be considered the minimum precautions you should take when sampling material suspected of containing asbestos. If in doubt, please contact us.

• Dampen or wet the material
• Use pliers, with the inside edges protected with a baby-wipe to break off a small thumbnail sized sample
• Place the sample (and the baby wipe) into a sealable polythene bag - such as a sandwich bag
• Place the bagged sample inside another sealable bag
• Attach a label to the bag identifying the sample type (ceiling tile, fire board, etc) and your name and address
• Seal the area of the sampled material with duct tape or paint to avoid fibre release
• Clean any tools used with cold water

 

When you have your double-bagged sample, you may send (by courier or mail) or bring it to us at 12 Ashley St, Chatswood NSW 2067, together with your payment of $110 including GST per sample: PLEASE  MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO ENVIROLAB SERVICES Pty Ltd.  We also accept payment by Visa, Mastercard and direct deposit.

Results will be reported within 2 working days. Please contact us if you wish to have the results faster than this. The fastest time is 2-3 hours however this will attract a surcharge.

You will be given a certificate that identifies whether asbestos is present in the sample and also identifying the type of asbestos that's present.

In most cases, asbestos containing materials can safely be left in place, as there will be little or no risk of fibre release.

For further information contact Matthew Mansfield, Lulu Guo, Paul Ching or Tania Notaras on +61 2 9910 6200 or enquiries@envirolabservices.com.au

 Download the Asbestos Testing Brochure