Knowledge base - everything about asbestos
A comprehensive knowledge base on asbestos: surveys, sampling, safety, materials, legislation and renovation.
Asbestos survey
What a survey is, when it is carried out and what the report contains.
What is an asbestos survey?
What is an asbestos survey and when is it needed? Read the guide on the contents, legal obligations and process of asbestos surveying.
Read more →when is an asbestos survey requiredWhen is an asbestos survey required? The law explained
An asbestos survey is mandatory before renovation or demolition if the building or its materials date from before 1994. See what Finnish law requires.
Read more →progress of asbestos surveyThis is how asbestos survey proceeds - step by step
How does the asbestos survey proceed? Read step by step what happens during the survey visit, how the samples are taken and how the report is delivered.
Read more →asbestos survey before renovationAsbestos survey before renovation
An asbestos survey is mandatory before renovation in properties built before 1994. Read what happens if survey is not done.
Read more →asbestos survey reportAsbestos survey report - what does it contain?
The asbestos survey report tells you where asbestos is and how to act. Read what the report contains and how to interpret it.
Read more →asbestos survey housing companyAsbestos survey in a housing company - the board's guide
Asbestos survey in the housing company is the responsibility of the board. Read when survey is needed, who pays and how the process proceeds.
Read more →asbestos survey vs asbestos analysisAsbestos survey or asbestos analysis - what's the difference?
What is the difference between asbestos survey and asbestos analysis? Read which service is right for you and when you need both.
Read more →asbestos survey for a houseAsbestos survey for a detached house: price and what it includes
An asbestos survey for a house costs from 119 € incl. VAT, with all samples, analysis and the report included. See when a survey is needed before renovating.
Read more →Price and sampling
Price guide, taking the sample yourself and sending it in.
Asbestos survey price - what does it cost?
Asbestos survey price starts at 119 € incl. VAT. Read which factors affect the price and how you can save on survey costs.
Read more →the asbestos sample itselfCan you take an asbestos sample yourself?
Yes, you can take the asbestos sample yourself. Read detailed instructions for safe sampling and sending to the laboratory.
Read more →sending an asbestos sampleSending the asbestos sample to the laboratory
How to send an asbestos sample to the laboratory? Read the packaging instructions, mailing instructions and how the results are delivered.
Read more →Health and risks
Symptoms, exposure, mesothelioma and asbestosis.
Health risks of asbestos - why is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos poses serious health risks. Read the diseases caused by asbestos, how exposure occurs and how to protect yourself.
Read more →symptoms of asbestosAsbestos symptoms, how to recognize asbestos exposure?
Asbestos symptoms can develop 10 to 50 years after exposure. Read the general symptoms, diseases and when to see a doctor.
Read more →asbestos exposure at workAsbestos exposure at work, risks, rights and obligations
Asbestos exposure at work still affects the construction, demolition and insulation industry. Read the employer's obligations, the employee's rights and the ASA register.
Read more →mesothelioma asbestosisMesothelioma and asbestosis, identify the most serious diseases from asbestos
Mesothelioma and asbestosis are the most serious asbestos diseases. Read the symptoms, diagnosis process, treatment options and occupational disease compensation.
Read more →Materials
Where asbestos may occur in a building.
What does asbestos look like? How to spot suspected asbestos
What does asbestos look like? It cannot be identified by eye, but boards, flooring, adhesives and plaster give clues. Here is how to confirm it with a sample.
Read more →where asbestos is foundWhere is asbestos found in buildings?
Where is asbestos found in buildings? Read the most common asbestos-containing materials and their locations in older houses.
Read more →asbestos in the bathroomAsbestos in the bathroom - what do you need to know?
Asbestos in the bathroom is a common finding in old houses. Read which materials contain asbestos and what to do before bathroom renovation.
Read more →asbestos in tile adhesiveAsbestos in tile adhesive - identification and measures
Asbestos in tile adhesive is a common finding in old buildings. Read how to identify asbestos-containing glue and what to do before demolition.
Read more →asbestos in wall fillerAsbestos in wall filler - risks and survey
Asbestos in wall filler is a common finding in old buildings. Read about risks, identification and what to do before renovation.
Read more →asbestos in vinyl flooringAsbestos in vinyl flooring and vinyl tile
Asbestos in vinyl flooring and vinyl tile is a common finding. Read how to recognize asbestos-containing flooring material and what to do before demolition.
Read more →asbestos in pipe repairAsbestos in pipe repair - survey and safety
Asbestos is often encountered in pipe repair. Read why an asbestos survey is necessary before pipe renovation and what can be found in pipe insulation.
Read more →asbestos in concreteAsbestos in concrete, where and when?
Asbestos in concrete was common in buildings of the 1950-1980s. Read where asbestos can be in concrete structures and how to recognize the risk before renovation.
Read more →asbestos in mortarAsbestos in mortar: masonry mortar, render and grout
Asbestos in mortar may be found in masonry mortar, render, chimney mortar and grout. Learn which jobs break up mortar and how a mortar sample is taken.
Read more →asbestos in paintAsbestos in paint and coatings: should the paint be tested?
Asbestos in paint and coatings is possible, and paint is often tested together with the filler beneath it. Learn when to sample and which jobs carry a risk.
Read more →mosaic parquet asbestosMosaic parquet and asbestos: is there asbestos in the adhesive?
Mosaic parquet asbestos: the wood is not a risk, but black adhesive and the filler beneath may contain asbestos. See how to sample before lifting the floor.
Read more →asbestos in glass woolAsbestos in glass wool, are there fibers in the insulation?
Asbestos in glass wool is rare, but asbestos is present in mixed insulation. Read how to identify the risk before demolition and when a survey is mandatory.
Read more →asbestos in roofing feltAsbestos in roofing felt, when does bituminous felt contain fibers?
Asbestos in the roof felt was common on flat roofs and terraces of 1960-1980. Read when bituminous felt contains asbestos and why a survey is mandatory.
Read more →asbestos in facade panelsAsbestos in facade panels, Minerit, Eternit and Luja
Asbestos in facade boards was common 1950-1985. Minerit, Eternit and Luja boards contained asbestos. Read how to identify the risk before facade renovation.
Read more →asbestos sheetsAsbestos sheets: Luja board, fibre cement or Minerit?
Asbestos sheets can be Minerit, Luja board, fibre-cement board or Bituliitti. Learn where they were used, why age decides, and how to test for asbestos.
Read more →asbestos roofAsbestos roof: what to check before a roof renovation
An asbestos roof may be corrugated Eternit, fibre-cement slates or old felt. See why a roof renovation starts with a survey and what the report shows.
Read more →asbestos in ventilation ductsAsbestos in ventilation ducts, seals and insulation
Asbestos in ventilation ducts is a common risk in old apartment buildings and public buildings. Read why ventilation renovation requires a survey.
Read more →asbestos in acoustic panelsAsbestos in acoustic panels, ceiling panels and sound insulation
Asbestos in acoustic panels was common in offices, schools and industrial halls of the 1960-1980s. Read why interior renovation requires a survey.
Read more →minerit sheet asbestosMinerit sheets and asbestos - identifying asbestos cement board
Does a Minerit sheet contain asbestos? Read how to identify asbestos cement board, Vartti roofing and fibre cement sheets - and when a Luja board is safe.
Read more →bituliitti asbestosBituliitti and asbestos - identifying black adhesive
Bituliitti, the black bitumen-based adhesive, and bitumen board often contain asbestos. Read how to recognise Bituliitti and what to do before demolition work.
Read more →asbestos in wallpaperAsbestos in wallpaper and in skim-coated walls
Can wallpaper contain asbestos? Rarely in the paper itself, but asbestos is common in the skim coat and in the fillers underneath the wallpaper. Read more.
Read more →asbestos millboardAsbestos millboard - where it was used and how to recognise it
Asbestos millboard was used as thermal insulation and fire protection around fireplaces, pipes and electrical equipment. Read how to recognise asbestos millboard.
Read more →Years of construction
The use of asbestos decade by decade before 1994.
Asbestos in an old house - a guide for renovating single-family houses
Asbestos in an old house is likely if it was built before 1994. Read where asbestos occurs and what to do before renovation.
Read more →asbestos in a post-war houseAsbestos in a post-war veterans’ house: where can it be?
Asbestos in a post-war house: the original structures usually contain less, but layers from 1960s–80s renovations may. See which materials are examined.
Read more →asbestos in a 1960s houseAsbestos in a 1960s house, typical findings and risk areas
Asbestos in a 1960s house is an almost certain finding. See typical asbestos-containing materials, risk points and why a survey is necessary before renovation.
Read more →asbestos in a 1970s houseAsbestos in a 1970s house, the biggest asbestos risk in Finland's building stock
Asbestos in a 1970s house is exceptionally common. Familiarize yourself with typical materials such as Minerit boards and pipe insulation, and order a survey before the renovation.
Read more →asbestos 1980s houseAsbestos in a 1980s house, lower but not non-existent risk
Asbestos in a 1980s house is still a realistic risk, even though the use decreased. Read typical findings, limitations and why a survey is still mandatory before renovation.
Read more →Legislation and demolition
Regulation, asbestos removal and demolition permits.
Asbestos legislation in Finland - law and obligations
Finnish asbestos legislation mandates asbestos survey before renovation. Read the law's requirements, responsibilities and sanctions.
Read more →asbestos survey requirementAsbestos survey regulation 2026, legislation and obligations
Asbestos survey is a legal requirement before renovations and demolitions in properties built before 1994. See up-to-date regulations and responsibilities 2026.
Read more →asbestos demolitionAsbestos removal - instructions and requirements
Asbestos removal is work subject to a permit. Read the asbestos demolition requirements, process, safety instructions and how to choose a removal company.
Read more →asbestos removal permitAsbestos removal permit, who can remove asbestos?
An asbestos removal permit is required for every company that does asbestos work. Read the requirements, the AVI permit process and the penalties for carrying out asbestos removal without one.
Read more →asbestos removal priceThe price of asbestos removal - what does asbestos removal cost?
What does asbestos removal cost? See the factors that affect the price of asbestos removal, typical price ranges and why it pays to have an asbestos survey done first.
Read more →asbestos skipAsbestos skip - price, hire and disposing of asbestos waste
An asbestos skip is needed for disposing of asbestos waste. Read what an asbestos skip costs, when you need one and how asbestos waste is disposed of lawfully.
Read more →Blog: latest posts
Should you get an asbestos survey when buying a home?
An asbestos survey when buying a house pays off if the home was built before 1994 and you plan to renovate. Learn what to ask the seller before you sign.
Read more →asbestos kitchen renovationAsbestos in a kitchen renovation: what to check before demolition
Asbestos in a kitchen renovation is often found in vinyl flooring, adhesive, tile adhesive or filler. See what is tested before demolition and in what order.
Read more →asbestos sauna renovationAsbestos in a sauna renovation: what to check before removing the panelling
Asbestos in a sauna renovation often hides in heater heat shields, fire boards, tile adhesives and waterproofing. Check these before removing the panelling.
Read more →Do you need an asbestos survey?
Order an asbestos survey from a specialist or send an asbestos sample to the laboratory. Fast results.