Asbestos, Mould & Lead Abatement Contractors Across Ottawa
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What each job involves under Ontario's rules and the published price range where one exists
Asbestos Testing & Sampling
Bulk samples of drywall mud, ceiling texture, floor tile, pipe insulation or siding sent to a lab before you cut, sand or demolish anything in an older Ottawa home.
- Bulk samples of drywall joint compound, plaster and ceiling texture
- Floor tile, sheet vinyl and mastic samples
- Vermiculite, pipe and duct insulation samples
Asbestos Abatement & Removal
Removal of asbestos drywall compound, textured ceilings, floor tile, pipe insulation and siding under Ontario's Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 rules.
- Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 work as O. Reg. 278/05 defines it
- Drywall joint compound and plaster
- Popcorn, stipple and textured ceilings
Vermiculite Insulation Removal
Removal of loose vermiculite attic and wall insulation, which may contain asbestos, before an attic renovation, an insulation upgrade or a sale.
- Lab testing of the vermiculite first
- Removal planned to the Type the job falls under
- Sealing of openings into the living space
Mould Inspection & Air-Quality Testing
Finding the moisture source behind mould in an Ottawa home, measuring how far it has spread, and deciding what size of job you have.
- Moisture source investigation
- Mapping of visible and hidden growth
- Sizing against Health Canada's small, medium and extensive bands
Mould Remediation
Removal of mould-damaged drywall, insulation and finishes under containment, drying the space, and fixing the moisture source so it does not come back.
- Containment of the work area
- Removal of mouldy drywall, insulation and finishes
- Cleaning and drying
Lead Paint Removal
Removal or covering of lead-based paint in older Ottawa homes, planned so the work does not spread lead dust through the house.
- Paint lead testing first
- Removal or covering of lead-based paint
- Window, door and trim work
Designated Substance Survey
A pre-renovation or pre-demolition survey that lists the designated substances (asbestos, lead, silica, mercury and others) present before work starts.
- Room-by-room inspection before renovation or demolition
- Sampling of suspect materials
- Written list of designated substances found
Post-Abatement Clearance & Air Testing
Air sampling after asbestos abatement, and a post-remediation check after mould work, so you know the space is ready before anyone moves back in.
- PCM clearance air testing to the 0.01 f/cc limit
- TEM testing where it is chosen
- Visual inspection before sampling
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Older houses with plaster, drywall joint compound, textured ceilings, floor tile, pipe insulation and vermiculite that may contain asbestos, and rules that sit with Ontario's asbestos regulation rather than a contractor licence. Our price ranges, Type 1, 2 and 3 guidance and Abatement IQ answers are written for that.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does asbestos testing cost in Ottawa?
Published Ontario prices for a pre-renovation inspection with testing run roughly $250 to $1,300, depending on the size of the house and how many samples are taken. There are too few published per-sample lab prices for Ottawa to quote one. These are vendor estimates read in September 2026, not fixed rates, so ask each firm how many samples the price covers and whether a written report is included.
What are Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 asbestos jobs in Ontario?
O. Reg. 278/05, section 12, sorts asbestos work into three Types. Type 1 includes removing ceiling tiles that cover less than 7.5 square metres without breaking them, and removing less than one square metre of drywall with asbestos joint compound. Type 2 includes removing or disturbing one square metre or less of friable material. Type 3 includes removing or disturbing more than one square metre of friable material. Work on ceiling tiles, drywall or friable material cannot be split into smaller jobs to lower its Type.
Do I need a permit to remove asbestos in Ottawa?
We found no City of Ottawa permit for asbestos, mould or lead abatement as such. The provincial rules sit with the contractor: before a Type 3 job, the contractor must notify a Ministry of Labour inspector orally and in writing. A demolition needs a building permit from the City. The City's demolition page also points owners to section 30 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the duty to identify designated substances on a project.
Can I clean mould myself?
Health Canada says you can generally clean small and medium areas yourself. Small is one to three patches, each under 1 m² (10 square feet); medium is more than three patches, or patches between 1 m² and 3 m² (32 square feet). For a single patch larger than 3 m², Health Canada recommends that a qualified professional assess and clean it up. In an older house, have the wall tested for asbestos before you cut into it.