Do-it-yourself sampling
Take an asbestos sample yourself – simple and affordable
In most cases you can take the asbestos sample yourself and send it to the laboratory for analysis. It is a quick and affordable way to find out whether a suspect material contains asbestos.
Why it works
Why is a sample you take yourself enough 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 analysis technique – not on who took the sample. When Semlab analyses your sample with a JEOL SEM-EDS electron microscope, the result is just as reliable whoever took the sample.
Cost-effective
Taking the sample yourself saves you a surveyor's travel and sampling costs. You only pay for the laboratory analysis – €49.99 incl. VAT per sample. The same price applies to every sample up to 100 samples.
Equipment
What do you need to take the sample yourself?
FFP3 mask
Protects your airways from asbestos fibres. An ordinary face mask is not enough.
Nitrile gloves
Disposable gloves protect you from direct contact with the material.
Zip-lock bags
One per sample. Seal it straight after taking the sample.
Knife or chisel
For prising off the sample. Do not sand or drill.
Detailed sampling instructions: Asbestos sampling instructions
Frequently asked questions
Questions about taking a sample yourself
Take the sample yourself and order an analysis
A simple, safe and affordable way to find out whether the material contains asbestos. Result by email the same day the sample arrives.