Asbestos survey in Järvenpää

Asbestos was used extensively in Finnish construction from the 1920s all the way up to 1994, and it occurs particularly in buildings from the 1960s to the 1980s. In Järvenpää this concerns a large share of the city's residential and commercial buildings, since many districts were built during precisely those decades. Asbestos may be hiding in floor tiles, waterproofing, pipe insulation, tile adhesives and façade panels. Finnish Government Decree 798/2015 requires an asbestos survey to be commissioned before any demolition or repair work carried out on a building completed before 1994. The obligation applies just as much to a single bathroom renovation as it does to a larger refurbishment. The survey protects residents and workers from health hazards and ensures that the work is done in compliance with the regulations. If the age of the building is uncertain, it is always worth commissioning the survey in advance.

The process has been designed to be smooth and to cause as little trouble as possible. After you place your order, a time is agreed for a competent and experienced surveyor to visit the property in Järvenpää whenever it suits you. During the visit he inspects the structures due to be renovated or demolished, identifies the materials that may contain asbestos and takes the necessary samples from them, documenting everything carefully. The samples are delivered to the OneLab laboratory, where they are analysed on a JEOL SEM-EDS electron microscope in accordance with the ISO 22262-1 standard. This analysis, performed on the electron microscope, identifies asbestos fibres accurately and reliably. Once the results are ready, you receive a clear written report in your email quickly. The report states which structures contained asbestos and what that means for the work. With it in hand, the contractor can plan safe demolition and protective measures before the actual work begins.

AsbestiPro's asbestos survey in Järvenpää costs a fixed 199 €, and the price includes VAT. A clear total price means that no surprise charges appear after the fact. The price covers the surveyor's visit to the property, all the samples required, the laboratory analysis at OneLab, travel costs for the journey and the finished written report. You therefore get the entire service for a single price. At actual demolition sites, where structures are opened up more extensively and the sampling is more comprehensive, 100 € is added to the price. If you would like to determine the asbestos content of a single material yourself, you can order a separate asbestos sample package at a price of 39,90 € plus VAT and take the sample yourself according to the instructions. This is an affordable option for a minor suspicion, whereas a full survey is the right choice for meeting the statutory renovation or demolition obligation in Järvenpää.