Meth testing in Newcastle

DIY kits start at $19.95 with free express shipping. Professional sampling in Newcastle is quoted per property based on size and the type of assessment. Standard pricing covers properties within 50 km of the CBD or GPO of our service locations. Beyond that, travel is charged at 78 cents per kilometre, and we quote it before you book.

Call 1300 373 785. We take urgent bookings 24/7 and attend as soon as a technician is available in Newcastle. Out-of-hours work may attract a surcharge, which we confirm first.

Since 23 March 2020, a NSW landlord or agent must tell a prospective tenant if they know the property has been used to manufacture or cultivate a prohibited drug or prohibited plant in the last two years. For details, read our guide to meth laws by state and get legal advice for your situation.

All of Newcastle and surrounding areas, including Newcastle CBD, Hamilton, Mayfield, Lambton, Wallsend, Charlestown. Regional properties are covered too, with travel charged beyond 50 km.

Australia uses a health investigation level of 0.5 µg/100 cm² for residential surfaces, set by the Australian Clandestine Drug Laboratory Remediation Guidelines (2011). A result above that level means the property should have a detailed assessment and, usually, professional remediation before people live in it. Some commercial settings have a higher investigation level. See our guide to safe meth levels.

Yes, as a first screen. A DIY kit such as our single house kit gives an indication in minutes. It cannot give you a number, is not NATA accredited and will not satisfy an insurer, tribunal or buyer. If a kit shows a positive, or the stakes are high, book professional sampling. Compare the two.

A site visit for a typical house takes one to two hours. Samples then go to a NATA accredited laboratory under chain of custody, and turnaround depends on the laboratory and the type of assessment. We confirm the expected turnaround when you book, and urgent jobs can be prioritised.

No. We only sample and test, which keeps our results independent. If remediation is needed, your report gives the remediator a clear map of what to treat, and we can carry out validation testing afterwards to confirm the property is below the guideline.