Testing artex for asbestos?

RurtBeynolds

Is there any independant testing available in Ireland for asbestos in artex? I'm not looking for a full property survey, I just have an artex ceiling(built in 1987) that is peeling/flaking and I'd just like to confirm that it's safe.

I would have thought such testing would be in high demand but Google does not throw up many options, which seems bananas to me. Preferably the people doing the testing aren't also the ones offereing asbestos removal.

joe1303l

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058368054/testing-artex-for-asbestos

Any luck with your search on this ?
I have similar ceilings (unknown age) and wouldn’t mind getting this done too.

RurtBeynolds

Nope, no progress at all.

The Continental Op

Did you look into any of these?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=asbestos+test+kit

The samples need sending back to a UK lab but still should work.

Then this lab is in Dungarvan Co.Waterford

https://www.eurofins.com/environment-testing/lab-services/asbestos-and-lead-testing/asbestos-testing/

RurtBeynolds

I went with the asbestos testing kit off Amazon. They're supposedly UK only but they do deliver to Ireland and I contacted them and they said that it shouldn't be an issue. We shall see, I only posted back the sample on Friday.

I did find a place in Dublin and they quoted me €250. Ludicrous.

RurtBeynolds

Got the results today, all good, would recommend.

coffeenation

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122698255#Comment_122698255

Hi, do you have to make the return package with any warning to say what was inside? Thanks

monseiur

Celtic Asbestos Consultancy in Baldoyle Dublin used to do asbestos testing as part of their service.