Recently, there was a leak from an upstairs bathroom into the kitchen of your rental property, and the ceiling caved. The walls are made of plaster and drywall; both materials are classified as asbestos-containing materials and, once disturbed, can expose the occupants to airborne asbestos fibers if they are present in the material. As a result, the tenant with a child worries that both of them are breathing in asbestos.
Using asbestos is partially banned in the US in some products. However, the drywall may still contain asbestos in the tape and mud, and plaster found in older homes has the potential to have asbestos. You need to test the material to ensure it does not contain asbestos. Fortunately, you don’t need to be an expert to take a couple of samples of the suspected material and have it tested for the presence of asbestos. However, it would be best to take precautions when handling asbestos-containing material. You can buy kits that provide instructions, and they are pretty affordable.
Asbestos testing lab
Only a certified asbestos testing lab can legally test for asbestos; they must be licensed and accredited to do the testing. The laboratory will utilize the PLM—Polarized Light Microscopy method to test for the presence, type, and quantity of asbestos.
Asbestos testing lab near me
Fortunately, many labs in the country, either locally or outside your area, can perform the testing. A simple google search will produce many results. It is best to contact companies with good reviews. Ask for pricing, turnaround time, and if they can recommend abatement contractors to do the work if there is asbestos in the material. It is not recommended to perform asbestos abatement yourself as it can be hazardous work.
Asbestos testing near me
Ask your local building department for a list of AHERA inspectors in your area; they are licensed professionals who perform asbestos surveys and produce a professional AHERA report. Many professional asbestos companies can help you do the work. It is not advisable to hire the same company for the inspection and testing that also performs the abatement work to avoid any conflict of interest.
Asbestos testing Seattle
Contact the professionals at 5 Microns Inc. in the Seattle area if you need professional asbestos testing services. You can take the samples and drop them off or mail them to us. We have next and same-day service available. Our skilled AHERA inspectors will come to you and perform a professional asbestos survey and help interpret the results in our professionally produced AHERA report. We can guide you through the process to ensure that the inspection is done right. If you need abatement work done, we can connect you with a list of top-qualified abatement professionals to serve you. Contact us today for a free estimate. We are available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Call 425-440-8787 Now!
