How meth testing actually works

Test — don't guess

A proper test isn't one swab and a hunch. It's mapped, lab-verified surface sampling that tells you exactly where a property stands against the 0.5 µg/100cm² guideline — with a report you can act on.

When to test

KEYTenant changeoverA clean baseline before the next tenancy starts — and evidence if it's ever needed.

HOMEBefore you buyPre-purchase peace of mind — residue survives repaints and new carpet.

SEARCHSuspected useBehavioural signs, complaints, or items found at the property.

ALERTPolice or neighbour reportsAny history that suggests use or manufacture on site.

HAMMERBefore renovatingDisturbing contaminated surfaces spreads residue — know first.

CLIPFor the recordLandlords & PMs building a documented property history.

Instant screening

SWABOn-the-spot indicator swabsFast yes/no signal at a preset threshold.

CLOCKResults in minutesGood for triage — where to look harder.

ALERTIndicative onlyNo precise number; not designed for clearance decisions.

Lab-verified sampling

VIALSurface samples analysed by a laboratoryEach sample returns a precise µg/100cm² reading.

TARGETMeasured against the 0.5 guidelineRoom by room, surface by surface.

SHIELDCHKDefensibleThe standard for clearance, disputes and disclosure.

The testing process — start to finish

1PHONE

Consult & plan

Property history
Sampling plan per room

CHEV

2SWAB

Screen on site

Indicator swabs triage
High-touch surfaces first

CHEV

3VIAL

Lab samples

Mapped surface sampling
Laboratory analysis

CHEV

4DOC

Mapped report

Reading per location
Against the guideline

CHEV

5TARGET

Decision

Clear, clean or remediate
Scope if works needed

CHEV

6CERT

Verify & certify

Post-clean re-test
Clearance documentation

What your report shows

METERNumbers, not opinionsµg/100cm² per sample point

HOMEA room-by-room mapWhere residue sits, and how much

CAMERAPhotos of sample pointsTraceable & repeatable

CLIPA clear recommendationClear · clean · remediate

INFO

Independent testing protects everyone. Tenants know the home is safe, owners know the asset is clean, and everyone has a number on paper — not a guess.