Asbestos survey in Helsinki

An asbestos survey applies to buildings completed before 1994, and Helsinki has a great many of them. Asbestos was used extensively in Finnish construction from the 1920s all the way up to 1992, which means it can be lurking in wall renders, floor adhesives, pipe insulation and roofing materials, to name only a few. In the capital's ageing building stock the risk is a genuine one, particularly in bathroom and kitchen renovations. Finnish Government Decree 798/2015 requires an asbestos survey to be commissioned before every demolition or renovation job in which structures are broken open. This is a statutory obligation, not a recommendation. The survey protects residents and workers alike from fibres that are hazardous to health, and it makes sure the work proceeds in line with the requirements set by the authorities. In Helsinki, where renovation projects are underway constantly, an asbestos survey is simply part of a responsible and safe building project.

AsbestiPro's asbestos survey in Helsinki has been designed to be quick and effortless. We start by agreeing on a visit at a time that suits your schedule. A competent and experienced surveyor arrives at the property in the Helsinki metropolitan area, examines the structures that are to be renovated or demolished, and takes the necessary material samples from exactly those points that the work will affect. The samples are delivered to the OneLab laboratory, where they are analysed on a precise JEOL SEM-EDS electron microscope in accordance with the international ISO 22262-1 standard. This analysis identifies asbestos fibres reliably and tells the different types of asbestos apart. Once the analysis is complete, you receive a written report in your email quickly. The report states clearly which structures asbestos was found in and what needs to be taken into account during the work. Thanks to the short distances within Helsinki, the whole process gets going and is completed flexibly, so that your renovation can move ahead on schedule.

AsbestiPro's asbestos survey in Helsinki costs a fixed 119 € incl. VAT. The price is transparent and holds no surprises. The package covers the survey visit itself, all the material samples required, the laboratory analysis at OneLab, travel costs within the Helsinki metropolitan area, VAT and the finished written report. In other words, you do not pay separately for samples or for travel. At demolition sites, where the survey is broader than usual and calls for more extensive sampling, 100 € is added to the price. If you only want a single material examined, you can order an asbestos sample analysis on your own at a price of 39,90 € plus VAT. In that case you take the sample yourself and send it to the laboratory for analysis. For Helsinki residents this is an affordable way to make sure a material is safe. Fixed pricing makes budgeting straightforward before the renovation begins.