A visual check cannot tell you whether a material contains asbestos – only a lab can. Testing first means you find out for a fraction of the cost of a full removal, and if the result comes back negative, you have just saved yourself an unnecessary abatement project.
Every sample we collect comes with a plain explanation of what we are testing for and why, so you are not left guessing what a lab report actually means for your project.
We know which materials to test and how to collect a sample without spreading fibres.
Samples go to an accredited Canadian lab, not a DIY test kit that gets rejected by contractors or permit offices.
You get a written report you can hand to a contractor, insurer, or permit office with confidence.
We identify suspect materials on site before taking any samples.
Samples are collected using proper containment so fibres are not disturbed.
Samples go to an accredited lab for analysis.
You receive a clear report of what was found and recommended next steps.
We look at the material in person before recommending any sampling.
Every sample goes to an accredited Canadian lab for a result that holds up.
Results come with a written report for your contractor, insurer, or permit office.
If your sample comes back negative, that is the end of it – no upsell.
Every quote reflects the number of samples and the scope of the property. These figures reflect typical Ottawa-area asbestos testing costs.
$30 – $75 per sample
Lab analysis at an accredited Canadian lab
DIY-collected samples are sometimes rejected by contractors or permit offices without certified collection
Standard turnaround 5-10 business days
$500 – $950
Typical single-family home, 2-4 samples
Site visit, certified sample collection, and written report included
Most popular option before a renovation
$250 – $1,500
Whole-property survey required before most major renovations or demolitions
Price depends on property size and scope
Satisfies Ontario Regulation 278/05 before work begins
Collecting a sample on site is quick, usually well under an hour. Lab turnaround for standard results is 5-10 business days; rush results in 24-48 hours are available at a 50-100% premium.
You can, but DIY lab-only results are frequently rejected by contractors, insurers, and permit offices because they lack certified collection documentation. A properly collected sample avoids that problem.
It depends on the project. A single suspect material, like one ceiling, usually just needs targeted sampling. A full renovation or demolition on a building built before 1990 generally requires a whole-property Designated Substance Survey under Ontario Regulation 278/05.