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DIY Asbestos Sampling Kits
DIY Asbestos Sampling Kits
$115.00 – $745.00 Inc. GST
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Our mission at Property Risk NZ is to make our services accessible to everyone.
We understand the importance of knowing about the materials surrounding us- Especially those that pose a threat to our health, and our families health. That’s why we created our DIY Asbestos Sampling Kits.
How Does It Work?
- Get your kit now: Available to purchase above.
- Sample collection: Follow the step-by-step instructions to take your samples.
- Send your samples: Book a free pick up from our courier or drop your samples off to one of our offices.
- Results: Receive your test results back via email or phone.
How Much Does It Cost?
Our DIY Asbestos sampling kits cost $115 including 1 sample and $70 for each additional sample.
Why Choose Our Kits?
- Accuracy: Our kits are analysed at a IANZ Accredited Laboratory to industry standards, ensuring precise and reliable results.
- Convenience: Our kits are in your letter box the next day, and are picked up from your doorstep—sample when you’re ready.
- Economical: Our kits are the cheapest way to safely take samples in New Zealand.
- Advice: You can call us 24 hours a day, free of charge, to assist you with taking or sending your samples. When you receive your results, we can provide advice on how to best manage any items that test positive, free of charge.
Who Can Benefit?
- Homeowners: Ensure your family is safe from Asbestos Fibres, especially before any renovation work.
- Contractors: Get results back quicker, before you start jobs.
What Materials Can I Test ?
- Asbestos was used in over 2000 building materials. Our testing kits are designed for class B materials like Cement sheeting and Super six roofing.
- Class A products like textured ceilings, vinyl flooring and insulation should be tested by a professional only.
- Our Licensed Asbestos Assessors can come to your property to sample suspected asbestos from as little as $315 inc GST.
DIY Kit Refunds
- For details on our refund policy, please click here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Testing for asbestos involves taking a small sample around the size of a 10 cent coin and sending the sample away to be analysed at a laboratory.
Buildings or homes constructed before 2000, typically contain asbestos. Asbestos was used in over 2000 building materials in NZ.
Asbestos is difficult to identify without a microscope in a laboratory. It’s usually found in the same building materials that are used today like Vinyl Flooring, Popcorn ceilings, Cladding and Tin roofing.
Inhaling asbestos fibres can cause serious health issue including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis. Approximately 220 people die each year from preventable Asbestos related illnesses.
Having a Asbestos Surveyor come to your home to test for asbestos can cost between $300-$980. Asbestos DIY Sampling kts cost as little as $115.
If you’re results come back positive for asbestos, It’s important to avoid disturbing the material, including any renovations or maintenance. Create a plan to manage the item in place or arrange removal with a licenced Asbestos removalist. You can call us on 0800 349 504 for free site specific advice.
We recommend only using this kit to test non-friable products like cement sheeting and corrugated super six roofing/fencing. Materials like vinyl flooring and textured ceilings should be tested by a professional due to there higher risk. Reach out to our team on 0800 349 504 for assistance.
Meeting Industry Standards
Asbestos Regulated By
Health and Safety at
Work Act 2015
Health and Safety at Work
(Asbestos) Regulations 2016
Management and Removal
of Asbestos (WorkSafe, 2016)
WorkSafe NZ Guideline:
Conducting Asbestos Surveys 2016
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