Preparing for Asbestos Testing
If your property was built or renovated before the 1990s, certain materials may contain asbestos. Testing confirms whether they do, so you can plan renovations or repairs safely. Here is what to expect.
Overview
About This Service
Asbestos testing confirms whether building materials contain asbestos before you renovate, remove, or repair them. Our trained technicians safely collect small samples of suspect materials and submit them to an accredited lab, then provide a written report with clear findings and recommendations.
Before Our Visit
Your Preparation Checklist
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During Our Visit
What to Expect, Step by Step
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Arrival & review
Our technician arrives, reviews the materials of concern with you, and plans the sampling.
Safety Information
Important Safety Notes
Leave sampling to professionals
Disturbing suspect materials yourself is the main way fibres become airborne. Our controlled methods keep the process safe.
Do not renovate until results are in
Hold off on any cutting, sanding, or demolition in the area until you have the lab results.
If asbestos is confirmed, do not disturb it
Confirmed materials must be left intact and removed through professional abatement.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
After the Project
Recommendations & Best Practices
Receive your report
You get written results with clear findings and recommendations after the lab analysis is complete.
Plan work safely
If asbestos is confirmed, the report defines what needs professional abatement before renovation can proceed.
Keep records on file
Retain your results. They are important documentation for renovations, contractors, and future property transactions.
Helpful Resources
Keep Learning
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