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.
From $250 per inspection and testing visit Ask for the sampling visit length and the lab turnaround in writing
- Bulk samples of drywall joint compound, plaster and ceiling texture
- Floor tile, sheet vinyl and mastic samples
- Vermiculite, pipe and duct insulation samples
Learn More 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.
From $8 per sq ft Depends on the Type: a Type 3 job needs inspector notice, full enclosure and a clearance air test before the area reopens
- 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
Learn More 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.
From $5,000 per attic Plan it before any attic, ceiling or top-floor renovation; ask each contractor for the Type and the schedule in writing
- Lab testing of the vermiculite first
- Removal planned to the Type the job falls under
- Sealing of openings into the living space
Learn More Mold 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.
Quote only Book it before you open walls or file an insurance claim
- Moisture source investigation
- Mapping of visible and hidden growth
- Sizing against Health Canada's small, medium and extensive bands
Learn More Mold 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.
Quote only Fix the water first; the removal follows once the source is known
- Containment of the work area
- Removal of mouldy drywall, insulation and finishes
- Cleaning and drying
Learn More 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.
Quote only Test before any sanding, scraping or window replacement in a pre-1990 house
- Paint lead testing first
- Removal or covering of lead-based paint
- Window, door and trim work
Learn More 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.
From $250 per survey Before the work is tendered and before any contract is signed
- Room-by-room inspection before renovation or demolition
- Sampling of suspect materials
- Written list of designated substances found
Learn More 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.
From $300 per clearance test After the work area is cleaned and dry, before the enclosure comes down
- 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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