Phone:
720-399-3335
Office address:
1685 S. Colorado Blvd. Suite 151, Denver, CO 80222
EnvioCore’s test procedures meet the highest local and federal standards for asbestos home inspections. We can be onsite the day you call us, and you’ll have your certified test results within a day in most cases. That means you don’t have to wait to be sure your home has been thoroughly inspected for asbestos!
Certified Fast, Dependable Results When it Matters the Most!
Testing for asbestos in any Residence can be for multiple reasons. There are State of Colorado and EPA Federal regulations and health concerns associated with asbestos. Your home should be a safe place for you and your family. Asbestos can be a hazard that you want to be aware of. Regardless of the project you may have planned, we’re here to help.
- New Home Purchase
- Pop-Top
- Kitchen Remodel
- Bathroom Remodel
- Popcorn Ceiling Removal
- Flooring
- Due Diligence
- Renovation
- Demolition
- Patch
- Water Damage
- Fire Damage
- Safety
- Health
EnvioCore has the training, experience and commitment to conduct asbestos home testing with the highest possible standards. We’ll identify potentially hazardous asbestos-containing materials and give you advice on how to deal with them.
Residential Home Asbestos Testing
During the testing process, a certified asbestos inspector will take samples of suspect materials, such as insulation, floor tiles, or ceiling tiles, and send them to a laboratory for analysis. The lab will use specialized equipment to identify the presence and amount of asbestos fibers in the samples.
By having a professional asbestos inspection and testing, homeowners can identify any asbestos-containing materials in their homes and take appropriate action to manage or remove them to protect the health of themselves and their families. It’s crucial to note that asbestos removal should only be done by a licensed asbestos abatement contractor, as improper removal can actually increase the risk of asbestos exposure.
To summarize, the main points of residential asbestos testing are:
- It involves sampling and analyzing materials in a home for the presence of asbestos.
- Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was commonly used in construction materials prior to the 1980s.
- Exposure to asbestos fibers can cause serious health problems.
- A certified asbestos inspector will take samples of suspect materials and send them to a laboratory for analysis.
- Homeowners should consider having their homes tested for asbestos if their homes were built prior to the 1980s and contain building materials that may contain asbestos.
- Asbestos-containing materials that are in good condition and not disturbed are generally not a risk.
- By having a professional asbestos inspection and testing, homeowners can identify any asbestos-containing materials in their homes and take appropriate action to manage or remove them.
- Asbestos removal should only be done by a licensed asbestos abatement contractor.
Test In Your Home So That You Know What To Expect!
Residential asbestos testing is a process that involves sampling and analyzing materials within a home for the presence of asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was commonly used in construction materials prior to the 1980s. Exposure to asbestos fibers can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis.
It’s important for homeowners to consider having their homes tested for asbestos if their homes were built prior to the 1980s and contain building materials that may contain asbestos, such as insulation, floor tiles, or ceiling tiles. Asbestos-containing materials that are in good condition and not disturbed are generally not a risk, but if they become damaged or disturbed during renovations or repairs, asbestos fibers can become airborne and pose a health risk to those who breathe them in.
Various Suspect Asbestos Containing Materials (SACM)
Asbestos was widely used in various materials in the construction industry prior to the 1980s. Here are 50 suspect materials that can contain asbestos, along with their manufacturers:
- Asbestos cement pipes – James Hardie Industries
- Asbestos cement sheets – National Asbestos Cement Company
- Asbestos corrugated sheets – Johns-Manville
- Asbestos roofing shingles – CertainTeed Corporation
- Asbestos roof coatings – GAF Corporation
- Asbestos insulating board – Armstrong World Industries
- Asbestos millboard – Philip Carey Manufacturing Company
- Asbestos duct insulation – Owens Corning
- Asbestos pipe insulation – Johns-Manville
- Asbestos ceiling tiles – USG Corporation
- Asbestos floor tiles – Armstrong World Industries
- Asbestos vinyl sheet flooring – Congoleum Corporation
- Asbestos adhesives – W.R. Grace and Company
- Asbestos fireproofing – Pittsburgh Corning Corporation
- Asbestos gaskets – Fel-Pro
- Asbestos packings – Garlock Sealing Technologies
- Asbestos brake pads – Bendix Corporation
- Asbestos clutch facings – Raybestos
- Asbestos transmission components – BorgWarner
- Asbestos electrical components – General Electric
- Asbestos boiler insulation – Johns-Manville
- Asbestos furnace insulation – Owens Corning
- Asbestos popcorn ceilings – Armstrong World Industries
- Asbestos vermiculite insulation – W.R. Grace and Company
- Asbestos spray-on insulation – W.R. Grace and Company
- Asbestos pipe wrap – Johns-Manville
- Asbestos duct tape – Nashua Corporation
- Asbestos rope – Amatex Corporation
- Asbestos felt – Johns-Manville
- Asbestos paper – Johns-Manville
- Asbestos textiles – CertainTeed Corporation
- Asbestos wick – Garlock Sealing Technologies
- Asbestos filters – American Air Filter Company
- Asbestos coatings – Owens Corning
- Asbestos joint compound – National Gypsum Company
- Asbestos roofing felt – Johns-Manville
- Asbestos underlayment – Celotex Corporation
- Asbestos siding – National Gypsum Company
- Asbestos wallboard – CertainTeed Corporation
- Asbestos popcorn ceiling spray – Philip Carey Manufacturing Company
- Asbestos pipe elbows – Johns-Manville
- Asbestos joint packing – Garlock Sealing Technologies
- Asbestos millboard gaskets – Philip Carey Manufacturing Company
- Asbestos pump packing – Garlock Sealing Technologies
- Asbestos rope packing – Garlock Sealing Technologies
- Asbestos sheet packing – Garlock Sealing Technologies
- Asbestos valve packing – Garlock Sealing Technologies
- Asbestos yarn packing – Garlock Sealing Technologies
- Asbestos lab countertops – Lab Designs
- Asbestos laboratory hoods – Kewaunee Scientific Corporation
Residential Testing FAQs
Yes sampling the flooring materials let it be VCT Floor Tiles, Linoleum, Vinyl, Tile and Grout is requied by CDPHE. Older years can contain asbestos especially 9×9 floor tiles and Vinyl Sheeting. The glue aka Mastic that is used in flooring can contain asbestos.
Yes you will want to test the Popcorn ceiling before you do any type of removal. Popcorn ceiling has a chance of being positive for asbestos. This is subject to the manufacture of the texture and if they used asbestos in the product or not. If you disturb the texture before testing it makes the cleanup much more difficult and expensive.
If you are going to tear any wall down or renovate then you should test for asbestos first. The wall system consists of Drywall, Tape, Joint Compound, Texture and Paint. Typically the texture and joint compound are the suspect materials that can have asbestos. The drywall, tape and paint do not typically have asbestos.
Asbestos can be found in vinyl flooring, floor tiles, popcorn ceilings, HVAC ducts, shingles, siding, and more. The only certain way to know if building materials contain asbestos is to sample each material individually.
EnvioCore can identify suspect building materials and collect appropriate samples as required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). We then provide a detailed report that outlines the lab findings. This report provides the information necessary for you to apply for any necessary building permits and keep your project moving forward.
This is a normal request. Your city or county is required by the state of Colorado to ask for this information. To read the state bulletin explaining the general requirements, click here.
Currently In the state of Colorado, ALL properties (Commercial and Residential) and ALL years need to be inspected for asbestos before any renovation or demolition project. To read more information about Colorado’s requirements, click here.
Call Now
You Can Call Us At This Number: 720-399-3335
Call EnvioCore for an Asbestos Home Inspection Today
Our testing is meticulous and our results come in fast. Call EnvioCore for asbestos home inspections today so you can breathe easier tomorrow.