Why Choose Our DIY Asbestos Test Kit?

Professional asbestos laboratory analysis included
Flexible sample quantities with bulk pricing available
Clear sample collection and submission instructions
Individually labelled sample packaging
Protective equipment included
Prepaid return shipping
Access to our online sample submission portal
Standard laboratory results in 3–5 days
Optional 1-day and 2-day rush laboratory results
Digital laboratory report delivered by email
Support from our Lab Team
Canada-wide delivery

Bulk pricing

Starting at 1 Regular price

Buy 10 or more 20% off

Buy 20 or more 30% off

Buy 50 or more 50% off

Prices shown are shown in bulk qty. Auto discounted at checkout

How the Pro Asbestos Testing Kit Works

Choose your kit
Select your sample quantity and results turnaround. Order online with bulk discounts available.
Review & collect
Read the kit instructions and local requirements. Self-sample only where permitted and suitable; otherwise use a qualified professional.
Pack & return
Seal and label samples, complete the submission form, and return.
Get your report
Receive your asbestos testing results by email after laboratory receipt.

Asbestos Testing Kit Canada – Laboratory Analysis Included

Test suspected building materials before you renovate, repair or demolish. Our asbestos testing kit includes sample packaging, submission instructions and professional laboratory analysis with results delivered by email.

Order online for delivery anywhere in Canada. Receive your digital report by email, with turnaround measured in business days after the laboratory receives your samples:

Standard: 3–5 business days
Expedited: 2 business days
Express: 1 business day

Choose your preferred results turnaround when ordering. Kit delivery and return shipping time are additional and are not included in laboratory turnaround times.

What Is Included?

Sample bags or containers for the number of samples purchased
Sample identification labels
Step-by-step submission instructions
Laboratory submission form
Protective equipment
Professional laboratory analysis
Digital laboratory report delivered by email

Choose the number of samples you need and your preferred results turnaround. Bulk discounts apply automatically at checkout for qualifying quantities.

Building Materials Accepted for Asbestos Testing

Subject to kit instructions and laboratory acceptance requirements, common materials submitted for asbestos testing may include:

Drywall, joint compound and plaster
Popcorn ceilings, textured ceilings and wall coatings
Vinyl floor tiles and sheet-flooring backing
Flooring adhesive and mastic
Ceiling tiles and cement board
Caulking and sealants
Roofing and siding materials

Different materials or layers may require separate samples. For example, flooring and the adhesive beneath it may need to be tested separately.

Unsure whether your material can be accepted? Contact our Lab Team before ordering.

Important: Do not independently sample loose-fill vermiculite, sprayed insulation, damaged or crumbling materials, or materials likely to release significant dust. Arrange an assessment by a qualified asbestos professional.

Professional Laboratory Asbestos Analysis

Your sample is analyzed by an accredited Canadian environmental laboratory using recognized asbestos testing methods.

For standard bulk building materials, analysis is typically performed using Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM), a widely used laboratory method for identifying asbestos in materials such as drywall compound, plaster, textured ceilings, flooring, ceiling tiles, and other suspect building materials.

The laboratory used for our standard bulk asbestos testing is NVLAP-accredited for asbestos analysis and participates in recognized laboratory quality and proficiency programs.

Once testing is complete, you receive a digital laboratory report with the analytical results for your submitted sample.

Analysis: Polarized Light Microscopy (PLM)
Bulk testing method: EPA/600/R-93/116*
Report: Digital laboratory results provided

*Analytical methods may vary for certain materials or specialized sample types.

Who Is This Kit For?

Our asbestos testing kit is designed for homeowners planning renovations, home buyers and sellers, landlords, property managers, contractors and restoration companies arranging appropriate sample collection.

For workplaces, commercial properties, renovation projects and demolition work, follow applicable requirements for professional sampling and asbestos assessments.

Important Safety Information

Disturbing suspected asbestos-containing materials can release fibres. Do not drill, cut, sand, scrape, break or remove suspected materials to obtain a sample without appropriate professional guidance. If unsure whether sampling is suitable, contact a qualified asbestos professional.

Follow applicable provincial, territorial and federal requirements. Protective equipment does not make every material suitable for self-sampling. This kit does not replace professional inspection, risk assessment, air monitoring or asbestos removal.

Frequently asked questions

You can order the quantity you need; you are not limited to 1, 5 or 10 samples. Bulk discounts are available at quantities of 10, 20 and 50 or more, as shown in the bulk-pricing table. Package and identify each sample separately according to the instructions.

Your report is emailed in 3–5 business days for Standard, 2 business days for Expedited, or 1 business day for Express, depending on the option purchased. All turnaround times start when the laboratory receives your samples. Kit delivery and return shipping time are additional.

Your report indicates whether asbestos was detected in the submitted material. Results apply only to the samples received, not other materials or areas of your property.

No. This kit tests building material samples and does not replace an asbestos survey, professional inspection or air monitoring.

Avoid disturbing the material and contact a qualified asbestos abatement professional for advice.

Yes. Popcorn ceilings, stipple ceilings, and other textured ceiling coatings may contain asbestos, particularly in older buildings. A small sample can be submitted for laboratory analysis when the material is suitable for self-sampling. Avoid disturbing material that is loose, damaged, crumbling, or difficult to access safely.

Yes. While drywall board itself may not contain asbestos, older drywall systems can contain asbestos in joint compound, taping mud, plaster, textured finishes, or other surrounding materials. Laboratory testing is the only reliable way to determine whether a suspect material contains asbestos.

Yes. Some older vinyl floor tiles, sheet flooring, flooring backing, and adhesives or black mastic may contain asbestos. Different layers or materials may need to be submitted as separate samples because each material can have a different composition.

Yes. Some older ceiling tiles and related ceiling materials may contain asbestos. If the material can be sampled safely and is not loose, damaged, or highly friable, a sample can be submitted for laboratory testing.