When you need a meth test
Most people book a meth test at one of five moments. Each has a different goal, so we tailor the assessment to it.
- Before you buy. A building inspection cannot detect meth. Testing before settlement can save you tens of thousands in remediation. Pre-purchase testing.
- Before you sell. A clear report is a selling point and answers the question buyers increasingly ask.
- Between tenancies. A baseline at the start and end of each lease shows when contamination happened, which matters to insurers and tribunals. Guide for landlords.
- When something feels wrong. Chemical smells, unexplained staining, a police visit or a tip-off from neighbours.
- After remediation. Validation testing confirms the clean-up worked before anyone moves back in.
Which type of meth test do you need?
| Assessment | What it involves | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| DIY instant kit | A swab and test cassette you use yourself. Gives a positive or negative indication in minutes, no number. | A quick first check between tenancies or before an inspection |
| Laboratory composite (screening) | Our technician takes 100 cm² swab samples across the property. They are combined at the laboratory for one average result, but kept so they can be re-run individually. | Routine screening for sales, purchases and tenancy changes |
| Detailed composite | Three to five samples per room on different surfaces, analysed together for a total per room. | A balanced picture room by room when a problem is suspected |
| Detailed assessment (discrete) | Every sample analysed individually, room by room or area by area. The highest accuracy. | When a screening result exceeds 0.5 µg/100 cm², for insurance claims, disputes and remediation scoping |
| Validation testing | A detailed assessment carried out after remediation. | Confirming a property is below the guideline before re-occupation |
Not sure? Tell us why you are testing and we will recommend the most cost-effective option. For the technical detail, read how meth residue testing works.
What happens on the day
- Booking. We confirm the address, rooms, access and purpose of the test, and quote.
- Site visit. A trained technician photographs each sampling location and wipes a measured 100 cm² area with a solvent-wetted swab, changing gloves between samples.
- Chain of custody. Samples are sealed, labelled and sent to a NATA accredited laboratory with a signed chain of custody record.
- Analysis. The laboratory quantifies methamphetamine in micrograms per 100 cm².
- Report. You receive a report with sample locations, photos, results against the 0.5 µg/100 cm² guideline and clear next steps.
Why accredited sampling matters
Anyone can buy a swab. What makes a result hold up is how it was collected: the area measured, the swab and solvent used, contamination controls, labelling and chain of custody. NATA accreditation means an independent body has assessed all of that against ISO/IEC 17025 (2017).
EnviroForce became Australia's first NATA accredited methamphetamine sampling company in September 2022. Our accreditation covers sampling; analysis is carried out by a NATA accredited laboratory. Read about our accreditation.
Where we test
Technicians cover capital cities and regional centres in every state and territory.
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Brisbane
- Perth
- Adelaide
- Gold Coast
- Sunshine Coast
- Peel, WA
- Canberra
- Hobart
- Launceston
- Darwin
- Newcastle
- Wollongong
- Geelong
- Ballarat
- Bendigo
- Albury-Wodonga
- Townsville
- Cairns
- Toowoomba
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.
Meth testing benefits
For time-critical situations, we offer our Meth Residue Testing service throughout Australia 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Meth contamination is a very real issue for people buying or renting property and can cost thousands of dollars to remediate. Meth labs are toxic to the environment, harmful to life, and cause property value to decrease. Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant of the nervous system. Its physical and physiological effects are offset by the highly toxic effects on the body and escalating costs to society. Our rapid meth testing kits and fast efficient service will quickly identify any property or surface which is contaminated by Meth. The process is fully documented and guaranteed, we deal with the risks so you don’t have to.
Meth manufacturing and use in Australia is a serious issue. You may not realise it, but the biggest threat to rental properties is not meth labs, it’s meth users. As well as destroying lives, it is devaluing homes.
The best way for property owners to protect themselves from liability and financial loss is through meth residue testing conducted by a credible organisation.
- Deters tenants from smoking and or making meth on your property.
- Testing before purchasing ensures peace of mind when moving in.
- Testing when selling shows potential buyers that the property is free of contamination.
NIOSH compliant laboratory reports
Detailed Assessment
A room-by-room or area-by-area type of methamphetamine residue testing that provides individual analysis per sample. This type of testing is required when a "Screening Assessment" has exceeded 0.5µg.
Detailed Composite
The most thorough testing method. This method takes a minimum of 3 and up to 5 samples per room on different surfaces. The samples then get analysed together to provide an accumulated total of Methamphetamine for the room.
Meth residue testing is important for
Homeowners
Meth Residue Testing is useful for concerned parents, tenants, and landlords who suspect that their property may be suffering methamphetamine contamination.
Real Estate
Regular meth testing of properties by Property Managers and Real Estate Agents provides important information about the tenants and is a best practice before moving new people into a hazardous environment.
Entities
Methamphetamine Residue Testing is useful for insurance companies and banks as a tool for gathering evidence or making important business decisions.
Why choose EnviroForce?
At EnviroForce, Our main focus is sampling Australian homes for methamphetamine, so we offer an impartial evaluation of your property. Samples are taken in line with the industry code of practice and analysed by a NATA accredited laboratory. Which enables You To trust in the results.
Meth testing services for rental properties
We advise regular meth residue screening for rental properties in Australia. Not only does it ensure early detection, when remediation is likely to be less costly, it also restricts tenants from using or making meth on your home.
Meth residue testing between tenants
There had been many cases in Australia where landlords have been sued by tenants because health problems led to the discovery of meth residue inside the rented houses. Testing for meth residue between tenancies ensures a home that is safe for residency.
Pre Meth Screening before buying properties
Are you adding on your rental property portfolio or buying a house in Australia to stay in? A pre-purchase meth residue screening can help you make sure that you're no longer buying or renting a house with some invisible trouble.
Pre sales meth testing for properties
In case you are planning to sell a property in a suburb, town, or rural region of Australia, we suggest you attach the Meth residue negative report with it as there are many cities in Australia where meth contamination has been found recently
Meth residue testing protects properties
When you own or are looking to buy residential property, knowledge is power. Building inspections can provide important information about the structural integrity and condition of a property, but they can’t detect meth residue. While a DIY meth residue test kit can give you an indication, only professional meth residue testing provides the detailed information you need.
Last reviewed October 2026 by the EnviroForce team