We accept samples from asbestos surveyors who would like samples tested for generating Hazardous Material Assessments, and from contractors and homeowners who require analysis report for disposal purposes, or for their own knowledge. For contractors who would like to dispose of drywalls, please consult with the local drywall recycling facility if additional document (such as Hazardous Material Assessment) is required.
Sample Requirement – Bulk Samples for Asbestos Testing:
Please make sure each sample is bagged in a Ziploc bag, and label on the bag with the sampled location for identification purposes. If the material that you would like to test is not listed below, please contact us for further instructions.
Drywall: Recommend sample size of 2 inches by 2 inches. Please collect the sample from a corner, joint, or seam of a drywall, as the mud/joint compound is required to be tested prior to renovations and disposal.
Popcorn texture: Recommended sample size of 2 tablespoons of the texture scrapings.
Plaster: Recommended sample size of 2 inches by 2 inches (can be in multiple pieces). Please make sure that the grey cement is at least 1 to 2 inches thick.
Flooring: Recommended sample size of 2 inches by 2 inches. If there was any glue or levelling compound used, please include it for testing as well. Also, each layer of flooring (vinyl, carpet, or ceramic flooring) is considered as one sample, please bag them in separate Ziploc bags and label on the bag which one is the top, middle, or bottom layer.
Blown-in (Fibrous) Insulation: Recommended sample size of 1 full sandwich Ziploc bag.
Sample Requirement – Vermiculite for Asbestos Testing:
Vermiculite (Granular, flaky Insulation): Sample size required of 4 Liters (one full large freezer Ziploc bag). Please collect the sample from the bottom of the attic.
Sample Requirement – Lead Analysis:
Paint Chips: Minimum of 4 teaspoons of only paint chips.
Glazing in Ceramic Tiles: One 2 inches by 2 inches piece of the ceramic tile.
Please collect one sample for each type of analysis (For example, if you need both asbestos and lead analysis, please prepare one drywall sample with mud compound for asbestos analysis and another sample with approx. 4 teaspoons of only paint chip for lead analysis).
Sample submission
Sample Drop-Off: Please come by our office located at 218 – 2323 Quebec Street, Vancouver, BC. You are welcome to drop by anytime during our office hours (Monday to Friday, 8AM – 5PM). Please enter the building from the glass door on Quebec Street, located at the corner of the back lane between 7th & 8th Avenue.
Courier or Mail: Please download and complete the Chain of Custody form (see “Resources” page), and include the form in the envelope or box (please do not put the form inside the sample bag). The mailing address is located on the top right corner of the Chain of Custody form.