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What should an Ottawa quote say about protecting the rest of the house?
What a fair asbestos quote says about protecting the rest of the house A quote for asbestos work...
Asbestos: Where It Is & TestingIs textured paint on my Westboro walls an asbestos risk?
Textured paint on walls built before 1990 is worth taking seriously before any renovation work....
Hiring & QuotesIs there a licence for asbestos removal companies in Ontario?
We found no Ontario licence, registration or permit for an asbestos abatement company. What the law...
Costs & PricingLead paint removal cost for old window trim on an Ottawa house?
We found too few published Ottawa prices for lead paint removal to give a reliable range, so no...
Health & SafetyCan asbestos in Ottawa house siding harm me outdoors?
Health Canada says there are no significant health risks if materials containing asbestos are in...
Clearance & Air TestingWhat does 0.01 fibres per cubic centimetre mean for my Ottawa job?
The 0.01 fibres per cubic centimetre figure is the clearance threshold set by O. Reg. 278/05,...
Lead PaintWho can measure lead levels in paint in an Ottawa home?
Two options exist for measuring lead levels in paint in an Ottawa home: a certified inspector can...
Renovation & DemolitionFound vermiculite mid-renovation in Ottawa, do I stop the work?
Stop the work now, and do not disturb the material further. If you have found what looks like...
Mold RemediationWhat should an Ottawa mould remediation scope of work say?
A written scope of work is the main protection a homeowner has when hiring a mould remediator,...
Asbestos RemovalCan asbestos floor tiles be covered instead of removed in Ottawa?
Covering intact tiles instead of removing them is a choice some owners weigh, and Health Canada...
Hiring & QuotesHow do I compare two asbestos abatement quotes in Ottawa?
Comparing Two Asbestos Abatement Quotes in Ottawa Start by checking whether both quotes name the...
Costs & PricingCost of removing asbestos boiler insulation in an Ottawa home?
Pipe and boiler insulation removal runs $35 to $55 per linear foot based on published Ontario...
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What should an Ottawa quote say about protecting the rest of the house?
Asbestos: Where It Is & TestingIs textured paint on my Westboro walls an asbestos risk?
Hiring & QuotesIs there a licence for asbestos removal companies in Ontario?
Costs & PricingLead paint removal cost for old window trim on an Ottawa house?
Health & SafetyCan asbestos in Ottawa house siding harm me outdoors?
Clearance & Air TestingWhat does 0.01 fibres per cubic centimetre mean for my Ottawa job?
Lead PaintWho can measure lead levels in paint in an Ottawa home?
Renovation & DemolitionFound vermiculite mid-renovation in Ottawa, do I stop the work?
Mold RemediationWhat should an Ottawa mould remediation scope of work say?
Asbestos RemovalCan asbestos floor tiles be covered instead of removed in Ottawa?
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Hiring & Quotes
Choosing an abatement contractor in Ottawa: the Type of the job in writing, Type 3 training and notice, WSIB clearance, what a written quote and contract should include, and comparing quotes
3 questionsCosts & Pricing
What asbestos testing, removal, vermiculite removal, designated substance surveys and clearance testing cost in Ottawa, what moves a quote, and which jobs have too few published prices
3 questionsAsbestos: Where It Is & Testing
Which materials in older Ottawa homes may contain asbestos, how bulk samples are taken, and what the 0.5 per cent threshold in a lab report means
3 questionsAsbestos Removal
How asbestos drywall compound, plaster, ceilings, floor tile, pipe insulation and siding are removed under Ontario's Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3 rules
3 questionsVermiculite Insulation
Vermiculite in Ottawa attics and walls: Health Canada's advice, testing, leaving it sealed versus removing it, and what removal involves
2 questionsMold Causes & Moisture
Why mold grows in Ottawa basements, attics and bathrooms, how to size it with Health Canada's bands, and when to clean it yourself
2 questionsMold Remediation
Containment, removal of damaged materials, drying, fixing the moisture source, and what a post-remediation check shows
2 questionsLead Paint
Health Canada's lead guidance by construction year (before 1960, 1960 to 1990, after 1990), testing paint, dust containment and cleanup
2 questionsRules, Permits & Notice
Ontario's Type 1, 2 and 3 classes, the Type 3 inspector notice, who the regulation applies to, and City of Ottawa demolition permits
2 questionsDisposal & Waste
Asbestos waste under Ontario Regulation 347: packaging, labelling, transport, and the disposal site that has agreed to accept it
2 questionsRenovation & Demolition
Designated substance surveys, what to do when asbestos turns up mid-job, and demolitions in older Ottawa neighbourhoods
2 questionsHealth & Safety
What Health Canada says about undisturbed and disturbed asbestos, mould and lead, and what to do if something was disturbed
2 questionsClearance & Air Testing
Clearance air testing on Type 3 asbestos jobs (the 0.01 f/cc pass line, PCM versus TEM). Post-remediation checks after mold work.
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Is textured paint on my Westboro walls an asbestos risk?
Is there a licence for asbestos removal companies in Ontario?
Lead paint removal cost for old window trim on an Ottawa house?
Can asbestos in Ottawa house siding harm me outdoors?
What does 0.01 fibres per cubic centimetre mean for my Ottawa job?
Who can measure lead levels in paint in an Ottawa home?
Found vermiculite mid-renovation in Ottawa, do I stop the work?
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