This will be my go-to place for getting asbestos and lead analysis reports. $45 per sample per test type for a 3-day turnaround is pretty good. $60 for day of. You can even drop off your sample in a box posted to the left exterior door, which is great during off hours. read more

They're easy to deal with. They actually answer the phone (a low bar to be sure, but these days something to treasure). They know their stuff on sampling, sample procedure and testing. I bring samples to them every few months. read more

I was delighted by my experience here! Their turnaround on the sample to test which I gave them came back in the expected timeframe. I had no clue what I was looking at when I got the report so I called them and they happily explained to me what the results meant. I took a second sample there and I wasn't sure which test I needed and the receptionist helped me to fill out the paperwork I needed for the test. The process for submitting a sample was quick and painless both times. Grateful for this lab! read more

Asbestos TEM Laboratories was easy to find on Google Maps and was open on December 30, 2019, so I could drop off a sample of the 1954 original drywall from our home in San Leandro for testing: it needed to be removed (demo'ed or remediated) for electrical and plumbing work on our new-to-us 65-year-old home. (The hardest part of finding Asbestos TEM Labs was finding out where to get drywall tested.) The testing costs a very reasonable $45 for a 3-business-day waiting period (my choice) and $60 for a 1-day turnaround. The results arrived via email today (Monday, 1/06/2020), on schedule (because of the holiday and the weekend), in a clear and readable PDF report. read more

We have a property that we want to create a community garden next to a garage. We used this company for our lead testing of the soil at each phase of our landscaping overall plan and they have provided us with reports on time to keep our landscaper working without delay. This is not the first time I used this company. When they were located in Berkeley I used them years ago for asbestos testing and had a good experience then. A very consistent company. read more

First time using TEM Labs and I was impressed by their service. They provided quick turnaround on a couple of samples at a reasonable price. What was most impressive though, is that they split each of my samples into 2 samples based on their composition and reported out 4 results. Luckily, all 4 results were non-detect. Thanks TEM Labs. read more

Worked great, easy to work with and fast, willing to answer questions to someone who knows nothing about asbestos testing on the phone. Thanks for the help! read more

I used this company to test some fabric samples from my apt that I was worried had asbestos. They were very helpful to me over the phone --they normally work with contractors and insurance companies, it appears, but they were happy to accommodate a private citizen, and walked me through the process. They explained how to collect and bag the sample, and how to properly fill out the "chain of custody" form that's required to go with it (it's downloadable from the website). The price was very reasonable for the turnaround time, especially compared to hiring a testing company to visit your residence. (But be careful if you think you might have asbestos materials--don't go touching that stuff.) They sent the results exactly when promised (and lucky for me, it was the answer I wanted to hear: no asbestos!!). I was so lucky to find this company nearby. read more

I wanted to remove the popcorn ceiling in my house and the contractor told me I had to have it tested for asbestos. I didn't know where to turn; so of course I looked on Yelp. The reviews were great, so I decided to give this place a try. The process is simple - use a water bottle and putty knife and scrape about a tablespoon of material from the ceiling and bring the sample here in a sealed baggie. I paid $45 for a 3 day turnaround (I brought in the sample on Monday and was emailed the results by the end of the day on Wednesday). The business is easy to find and there is an attached parking lot. The receptionist was cheery and helpful and the testing process was so simple. I would definitely recommend this place if you need to test your popcorn ceilings for asbestos ! read more

Yelp saves the day! We are removing our popcorn ceilings after 40 years. Since we have an infant, I wanted to know if there was asbestos in the spray-on ceiling material. My contractor told me he found an asbestos testing place all the way down in Hayward that runs the test in 5 days for $160. I did a quick search on Yelp and found Asbestos TEM Labs in Berkeley. I called ATEM after hours and a HUMAN picked up the phone. Surprised, I asked a plethora of questions about the testing process, cost, etc. I was happy to learn from this very lovely, patient staff person that they could run the test in 3 days for $45--a mere fraction of the $160 my contractor quoted me. He gave me some online resources for how to obtain the sample from my house safely. My contractor scraped off some popcorn, and off I went to the ATEM to get it tested. ATEM is located near the 80 freeway in Berkeley. Free parking right in front of the office in a fenced off lot. Receptionist greets you, and you fill out very EASY paperwork. I waited 3 days, and voilà--an electronic report was sent to me in a timely fashion. Phew! No asbestos found in my sample! Now, I can have our ceilings worked on without the added fear of releasing nasty asbestos particles in my family's living environment! Thank YOU, Asbestos TEM. Special thanks to the receptionist and office manager who greeted me so warmly when I came in the office (somewhat flustered) with my infant. You rock! read more

The email testing response was prompt. However, I found the report a bit confusing as there was not a very clear explanation about the acceptable level of hazardous material. The only explanation was in a footnote. I had to call to get a better explanation. I think another column on the report with an explanation for each sample would make it more understandable. read more

Unfortunately these guys are great at letting me know I have asbestos from a botched asbestos abatement done by Synergy Enterprises. They've been terrific in having same day tests done on my samples and the on-site geologist has even walked me through some of the results I've received for asbestos and lead-paint testing. read more

I collected a sample and drove to their office. I talked to the person at the desk and asked for expedited service. I paid 60 bucks for the faster turnaround. (Normally it is 45 bucks.) Alas, the sample had asbestos in it, but the speed of service was great. I dropped the thing off at 8AM and they emailed the results at 4:45. I'll definitely use their services in the future. read more

-3 day turnaround time -nice and helpful staff -better to call if you have clarifications or go onsite with your sample in a ziplock (they'll care of the rest) -near 4th ST (good excuse to get lunch there or do errands nearby) read more

I have used Asbestos TEM labs several other times. They are very professional and very helpful. They have delivered the reports in a timely manner each time. I am mailed the samples each time and have received my emailed report within 3 days each time. They are the only ones I use. Greg Skeen SLP Remodel and Repairs, Inc read more

Came here to have some insulation tested and since the house was built in 1942 I was sure that it would contain asbestos. Turns out it's negative for asbestos! The receptionist was super kind over the phone and when dropping off my sample. It was 2pm and I opted for the 4-6hour test result time for I think $65? Don't quote me. I wasn't sure they'd finish it since they closed in 3 hours but sure enough I received it before they closed by email :D The report was easy to read. I'll be coming here again later for some old tile I now found also :/ Better safe that sorry. read more

Test results came in sooner then expected.. Staff was great and im glad a choose them. Being able to walk in with sample was great.

Can't say more good things about TEM Lab. Easy solution, great service, efficient, and probably the best price since they are the lab, which cuts off the middleman. read more

I found the information of this company online. I dropped off my sample to test asbestos in the drywall and received the report in 24 hrs. The prices are reasonable and people are nice. If you are looking for a certified lab for asbestos testing, this should be your best choice. read more

Fast. Fair price. Made it simple. I used them to led test paint before a CA carpet company would install. Very easy to work with them. read more

Used TEM Laboratories to test samples of heating ducts and plaster from recent house renovation. Testing was simple, put samples in plastic bags and deliver to TEM Labs in Berkeley. $45 for each sample and results are e-mailed back in 3 days. read more

This company is fantastic. I dropped my sample off at 12 noon and had a written report emailed to me by 2pm. But even better yet, I had asked if they would call me with the results - They did! And it only took one hour! The women who called me was extremely knowledgeable, very helpful, and "nice," too! It was worth the small additional fee. I highly recommend this company and highly recommend that anyone (especially Rossmoor residents) have their pop-corn ceiling's tested before talking to anyone about removal. Every Contractor, pop-corn removal company, drywall company, etc...(everyone) I asked about the pop-corn on my new Rossmoor co-op insisted it had asbestos and you had to pay $3000 to $3500 to remove it by a Hi-Vac company. This is NOT True. I had under .10 (almost nothing) of asbestos in my ceiling. I called the EPA and AIr Quality and was told ONLY 1 or above requires special handling everything under 1 is considered solid wastes (NON-toxic, and NOT hazard waste) and is considered "NORMAL" trash! read more

I appreciate how quick and thorough this lab is - you can even get results in a few hours if you pay a bit more. I've used their services for years and am grateful they exist! read more

This is a quick and easy way to have piece of mind regarding building materials in older houses. The 24 hour turn around was perfect for our needs and they could have done it faster for only a bit more money. The staff was friendly, paperwork easy and the report was professional. read more

I took a sample of ceiling tile here to get tested for asbestos before my landlord tries to fix the ceiling. Got the results back on time. I had a follow-up question because of the nature of the sample, and was able to talk directly to the technician who ran the test. Now I have peace of mind while I wait for my landlord to fix the ceiling. read more

I called Asbestos TEM Laboratories and they made the process simple and fast. They told me where to mail a sample of my vinyl floor tile and how to expedite it for a small fee. 24 hours after they received it I got their report in my email inbox. I was so relieved to find there is no asbestos in those tiles and we can now tear them up like we want. Asbestos TEM Lab made it easy for us to figure out what to do. read more

I came here on a Monday morning to get my popcorn ceilings tested from a 1977 home I had just purchased in Concord. The person behind the desk was friendly and answered all my questions. I ordered the 2-4 rush hour processing. I drove home to Concord, which took me about an hour, and my results were already in my e-mail! Luckily I had no asbestos, so I started scraping the ceilings that day. I'd definitely recommend Asbestos TEM Laboratories. read more

Convenient and fast results sent to my email for a job I wanted to do over the Thanksgiving holiday. I just had to pay extra for faster results, but it was worth it. read more

We needed to test the paint on our home for the presence of led and were referred to Asbestos TEM Labs for this service. I contacted the company by phone, which was answered by a live human during business hours - hooray! I was given the necessary information for submitting the paint sample and directed to the company's website to obtain the fillable PDF forms to submit with the sample. So far, so good. I submitted the sample and waited for the report to be sent to me (within 3 business days of submission). After 5 days, I contacted the company to learn the report would be sent to me within in the hour. It wasn't. But, in their defense, I did receive the report by 10 AM the next day. Okay, no big deal. The report was thorough and comprehensive, but failed to include a summary that would have been helpful in interpreting the information for the layperson (me). All in all, I'd use these folks again and would recommend them to others. I spoke with two (2) different employees, both of whom were patient, helpful and courteous. The only knock would be that I felt they over-promised and under-delivered regarding the time line, and really, not by much. read more

Fast and easy analysis. I'm a home owner with a 1979 built home with popcorn ceilings so wanted to know if asbestos was present. I took a sample of the ceiling (following safe practices, wet the ceiling area, only scrape an inch etc) and a sample of linoleum floor that was coming up. They tested not only the linoleum but two layers of mastic that was attached. They email you the report with a thorough explanation. Convenient location in Berkeley, easy to get too. Drop off took all of 5 minutes. Pricing was good. Nice people. Will use them again if I need more testing. read more

Delivered on time, cost effective, great communication, and nice people! Overall, excellent experience. Thank you, TEM Lab!

Fast, friendly, local, competitive prices. Found out the old floor tile in my residence has asbestos. Good to know!

In our business, we use various laboratories for environmental and product/food testing, and the service and technical expertise we received at Asbestos TEM labs was truly excellent. We will certainly use them again. read more

TEM Lab is fantastic. Don't have to drive to Hayward (next closest lab) - pricing for 24 hour rush for lead was half another respected lab, and they actually got me results the same day. I got an email AND a phone call that gave me the results WITH interpretation so I knew immediately how much of a problem we had. Everyone's been responsive and lovely. For us, this has been an excellent experience. read more

Staff was nice and helpful on the phone, we got our samples tested in a few days and got a call to go along with the results sent via email.

Very poor business practices! I needed testing of popcorn ceiling before finalizing the purchase of a property. Hoping that the 2 yr old 1-star Yelp helped the business improve, I called and spoke to a friendly, informative worker. So I filled out their online application, faxing it in. (There was no way to submit it online.) When someone else dropped the sample off, the fax was already there. They promised 3 days for emailed results, so after 10 days, I called. They hadn't even done the test. They supposedly tried to page me (I had received several pages that day, so I don't believe that they tried to page me.) They were trying to contact me to get payment before the test was done, though their application asks where to bill. They also had my phone numbers, address, full name and email written twice. If they needed pre-payment the application should not have asked for a billing address, and they could have told that to the delivery person. If they couldn't read the contact information (which is what they now say), they should have asked for clarification from the delivery person. They just didn't bother. read more