Is It Better To Call Professionals Or Use A Home Asbestos Test Kit?

Asbestos Test Kit

When you want to ease your concerns about asbestos lurking somewhere within your home or not, you have probably been considering getting a home test kit. At the same time, you are probably thinking about how effective those kits are and if they give reliable results. 

Plus, you may also be wondering if they are safe to use because all those things you hear and read about asbestos are anxiety-inducing, to say the least. You can always try to call professional testing companies or environmental consulting firms to do the testing for you, which may cost a bit more than those kits and could take time.


What Is An Asbestos Home Test Kit


An asbestos test kit is a set of basic tools to conduct a do-it-yourself test for asbestos at home. It typically contains disposable gloves and coveralls, wipes for cleaning, safety goggles, bags to store samples in, and instructions. 


The instructions will tell you what must do and the precautions you need to take when collecting samples for testing. It is best to follow them precisely. Once the samples have been collected, bagged, and sealed, they must be sent to a NATA-accredited lab for testing. 


The kits are popular with many homeowners as they are inexpensive and convenient. Hiring professionals to conduct an asbestos inspection is more expensive and can also be time-consuming. 


There is also a type of asbestos test kit available in the market that allows you to do the actual testing by using a chemical agent contained within the kit, meaning you will not need to send the samples to a lab.


Why Call The Pros?


Asbestos is a dangerous material that can cause very serious health issues when you are exposed to it for a prolonged period. 


  • Better to Be Safe

When asbestos-containing material gets broken, damaged, torn, or frayed, incredibly tiny fibres can get released into the air and breathed in by you and those around you. Using a kit for asbestos inspection and taking samples on your own, even while wearing PPEs can still be dangerous as you may not have the training and experience that a professional inspector has. 


  • Labs Have the Latest Equipment

The newer testing kit may have a chemical agent to help you detect the presence of asbestos, but will it be accurate? An accredited laboratory will have the latest technology and experienced personnel who can provide you with accurate and reliable results. 


Environmental consulting firms have highly trained, experienced, and professional staff who can conduct an inspection and take samples safely and efficiently. 
Location: New South Wales, Australia

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