Envirochem for asbestos testing - anyone used them? (+ How to send samples?)

[DIYNotIan]

Hi

I recently made a thread about asbestos sampling in my house and got some fantastic replies. Cheers for those. So, armed with that knowledge I'm now ready to prepare the samples and send them off to be checked. The cheapest company I've found is Envirochem. £15 for the first sample and £5 per additional. Add a one off £10 if you also want their kit with PPE, sample bags, etc. I've also been chatting with them and they've been very helpful. Just wanted to share that in case it is of use to anyone.

At the same time I'd also be interested to hear from anyone who has used them in the past. How did you get on? I'll post back once I've used them for the benefit of anyone who comes across this in the future.

Oh, and one other thing. I know the samples have to be sealed, double bagged, etc. But can the package once it's made up be sent via royal mail and/or standard couriers?

Cheers

 

[Thomasthepiperson]

I used a company called Vega environmental. The surveyor took the sample, and within an hour I got the results emailed!

 

[DIYNotIan]

I'll post back once I've used them for the benefit of anyone who comes across this in the future.

Well, better late than never I guess

And after having had samples tested etc would I recommend them...? Absolutely!!! They have been fantastic. Phenomenally helpful, cheap (£70 for 10 samples), and even agreed to do an additional sample a few weeks later for free. I just wish all companies were this good.

Cheers

 

[Notch7]

I used envirochem -as a result of seeing this thread.

I would certainly recommend them.

They send the kits out, do as per instructions ( basically put a small sample into bag, label), post back by royal mail.

They then email the results.