What is Asbestos Testing Looking For?
Posted in Asbestos Removal, on April 29, 2023
When you suspect that there is asbestos on your property, whether you’re planning a renovation or scheduling some intricate property maintenance, asbestos testing is the first step to asbestos abatement in Mississauga, Toronto, and throughout Ontario. With the guidance of a professional asbestos removal company, you can get answers to all your asbestos related questions. Our teams at Canada’s Restoration Services will help you identify any contaminated materials, determining if you need asbestos removal in Mississauga. Our goal is to simplify the seemingly complicated process so you can get the services you need safely and effectively.
Read on to learn more about what you can expect from asbestos testing and removal services.
What is Asbestos Testing?
Asbestos testing is the process of determining whether a building material contains any trace of asbestos. The testing is usually carried out by professionals who take samples of suspected materials and send them to a laboratory for analysis. The laboratory then uses specialized equipment to determine whether the material contains asbestos fibers.
Asbestos testing is an essential part of the asbestos abatement process, as it helps to identify materials that need to be removed or encapsulated to prevent exposure. Here are some of the things that asbestos testing is looking for:
Goals of Asbestos Testing
During an inspection, a professional certified asbestos removal company can sometimes identify asbestos visually and be able to skip the testing step.
In most cases, the asbestos will likely be sent off to testing by an accredited third-party asbestos laboratory for analysis. The goal of asbestos testing is to determine how much asbestos is in a particular material and what type of asbestos is present. These results will help diagnose the risk level of the mineral and the threat of exposure. If the hazardous mineral is confirmed to be at 0.5% concentration or more, asbestos removal in Mississauga will be necessary.
Never DIY Asbestos Removal
Understandably, some people may think it is easy to collect their own asbestos samples and use an asbestos testing kit; however, this is extremely dangerous and carries the threat of exposure to those in your building or home. You should always get a professional to inspect and collect your asbestos samples as required and prevent the samples from getting corrupted or inaccurate.
You may also disturb the asbestos, making it airborne and a health risk in your home or business. Asbestos is extremely dangerous and can cause great harm and serious diseases. Never take asbestos or asbestos testing lightly; always use a professional who can adequately advise and handle the entire situation with care.
Get Started with an Asbestos Inspection
Canada’s Restoration Services is certified and licensed to handle asbestos. Our team conducts asbestos inspections and testing. We work closely with a third-party accredited asbestos laboratory. We can often get you your results within 48 hours. In some cases, we can identify asbestos immediately and skip the testing step; in other cases, we may need to take several samples for testing. Each asbestos testing and removal project is specific to your property and so are asbestos removal costs. You can always rest assured that you are working with a reputable award-winning company that has performed over 10,000 inspections across Canada. We are here to help keep you, your family, or your employees safe and complete a precise and thorough job inspecting, testing, and removing asbestos on your property.
