The main things that set the price
- How many samples are needed. A single ceiling is cheaper than a whole house.
- Whether one visit covers several materials.
- Access: lofts, roofs and awkward spaces take longer.
- Turnaround. Faster laboratory results can cost more.
- Whether the contractor is travelling a long way for one sample.
Sample testing or survey?
Testing a single material answers a single question. A survey covers a building or an area, takes more time and produces a report and a register. A survey costs more but suits landlords, builders and refurbishment planning, where one sample would not be enough.
How to compare quotes
- Check that the quote states how many samples it includes.
- Check whether laboratory fees and the written report are included.
- Ask whether a second sample or a return visit would cost extra.
- Ask about turnaround time and what you receive at the end.
A low price is not the whole story
Cheap quotes sometimes leave out the report, the laboratory fee or additional samples. Ask for the quote in writing and compare what each one actually covers.
Prices are not given on this page because they depend on your building. The contractor's written quote is what counts.
