Asbestos survey service
Asbestos survey from 119 € - a specialist comes to you
An asbestos survey is a legal obligation before renovating any building put up before 1994. An Asbestipro specialist comes to the site, carries out a visual inspection, takes the material samples and writes a comprehensive survey report.
What does an asbestos survey mean?
An asbestos survey is an investigation carried out by a professional to establish whether the materials in a building contain asbestos. It is mandatory before demolition and repair work in every building put up or renovated before 1994. The Government Decree (798/2015) obliges the party commissioning the work to have the survey done.
During the survey the specialist visits the site, assesses the structures visually, takes samples of any suspect material and sends them to an asbestos laboratory. The samples are analysed with a JEOL SEM-EDS electron microscope in line with the ISO 22262-1 standard.
The survey produces a comprehensive report telling you which materials contained asbestos, which types of asbestos they contain and how the demolition work must be carried out safely.
The health harms of asbestos
Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that was used widely in Finnish building materials before 1994. Small, respirable asbestos fibres can be released into the air during renovation or demolition, and once they reach the lungs they stay in the body permanently. Long-term exposure can cause serious illnesses:
- Asbestosis - a dust lung disease caused by asbestos dust.
- Lung cancer - asbestos exposure multiplies the risk, especially for smokers.
- Mesothelioma - a rare cancer of the pleura whose only known cause, in practice, is asbestos.
Because the symptoms may only surface decades after exposure, an asbestos survey before renovating is vital. Read more about the health risks of asbestos, the symptoms of asbestos exposure and mesothelioma and asbestosis.
Where is asbestos found?
Asbestos was used in building materials from the 1920s to the 1990s, and in older buildings it can turn up in surprising places:
- Floor tiles and the adhesives holding them
- Pipe insulation and parts of the heating system
- Roofing materials and fibre cement boards
- Wall boards and facade coatings
- Fillers and mortars, especially in wet rooms
- Ventilation ducts and their insulation
Asbestos cannot be recognised by eye or by smell - a survey by a professional together with a laboratory analysis is the only sure way to settle the question. Read more about where asbestos is found.
Process
An asbestos survey in three steps
Order the survey
Fill in the order form or call us. We agree on a time that suits you.
The specialist comes to the site
A skilled surveyor carries out a visual inspection, takes the material samples and documents the findings.
Report and results
You receive the full survey report and the laboratory results by email within 1 working day.
The price of an asbestos survey
The price depends on the city. It covers everything: the survey, every sample, the laboratory analysis, travel costs, VAT and the report. Demolition sites +100 €.
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The history and legislation of asbestos in Finland
Asbestos was used widely in Finland from the 1920s to the 1990s, and between the 1960s and the 1980s it appeared in almost every type of building for its durability, thermal insulation and resistance to fire. Its use was banned outright in 1994, and the obligation to survey for asbestos before demolition was written into law at the same time.
The law is binding: in every building put up before 1994, an asbestos survey must be carried out before demolition or repair work. The party commissioning the work is responsible for having it done. If the survey is skipped and asbestos turns up while the work is under way, the work is halted immediately - which means expensive delays and extra costs. Asbestos removal is also permitted only to authorised professionals.
Further reading: asbestos legislation and the asbestos survey requirements for 2026.
Why choose Asbestipro?
JEOL SEM-EDS electron microscope · ISO 22262-1
Samples are analysed by our partner laboratory OneLab with a JEOL SEM-EDS electron microscope in line with the ISO 22262-1 standard.
Fast results
The survey report and the laboratory results in 1 working day.
98% would recommend us
Our customers trust us and recommend our service.
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What our customers say
Wonderfully fast service late in the evening! During the phone call it turned out that my worry about asbestos was unfounded and that no survey was needed. So this company does not push its services on you. Many thanks, and a recommendation for the trust they inspire!
Customer · Turku
Translated from Finnish
The service was extremely fast. I sent a contact request in the morning and the sampler arrived before noon; the results came by email the next day. The pricing was clear as well - you knew in advance what it would cost. I can warmly recommend them.
Customer · Pirkanmaa
Translated from Finnish
Everything was brisk, effortless for me and professional. I chose AsbestiPro on the basis of price and location, and because information was easy to find online. The site surveyed was in Helsinki. Our flat renovation is now finished. Thank you for the survey you carried out.
Customer · Helsinki
Translated from Finnish
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