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EFFECTIVE ASBESTOS TESTING IN BURNABY

At BC Hazmat Inspections, we provide asbestos testing and analytical lab services for property owners in Burnaby. If you have a home or own an office in an older building, you may need to get asbestos testing done. Asbestos was widely used prior to the 1980s in building materials, and it is very harmful when released into the air. Asbestos particles can lead to serious health issues if disturbed and not properly contained. If you want to get asbestos testing done for your property in Burnaby, our mobile team is available to provide you with the assistance you need. Give us a call.

WHAT WE OFFER

With over a decade's experience, we have been providing our customers with asbestos testing services in Burnaby. We cater to all types of residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental clients. Our friendly staff members all meet or exceed Worksafe BC requirements, our inspectors are AHERA certified, and our lab techs are NIOSH certified. Our in-house laboratory reduces the turnaround time of technical analysis efficiently.

Our asbestos analysis usually entails the following:

  • Material type

  • Friability

  • Location

  • Condition

  • Extent

  • Accessibility
     

We provide a range of hazmat services including:

  • Asbestos testing

  • Mould testing

  • Air monitoring analysis

  • Hazmat reports

Choose BC Hazmat Inspections for reliable and professional asbestos testing for your property in Burnaby.

 

WHERE CAN YOU FIND ASBESTOS?

As previously mentioned, asbestos was commonly used in construction for all kinds of building materials prior to the 1980s. One of the main qualities of asbestos is, it is heat and fire-resistant. Thus, it was a popular choice of usage in building materials for both industrial and residential construction. BC Hazmat Inspections conducts asbestos testing in Burnaby for:

  • Homes

  • Offices

  • Warehouses

  • Stores

  • Government buildings

  • Schools

  • Malls
     

If you live in a building that was built before 1980, you can find asbestos in:

  • Crawlspaces and basement floors

  • Ducting

  • Electrical wiring

  • Fireplaces

  • Flooring

  • Furnaces

  • Plumbing

  • Roofing and siding

  • Wall and ceiling tiles

  • Insulation

 

It is important to note that asbestos can be safe when found in older buildings if it remains properly contained. If you are planning on renovating or opening up ceilings or basements, and your property is built prior to asbestos being banned, you certainly need to invest in asbestos testing to determine if asbestos abatement is necessary. Contact us to learn how our team can help you test the presence of asbestos and other hazardous materials.

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LOCAL ASBESTOS TESTING IN BURNABY

Get in touch with us for residential and commercial asbestos testing.

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