Phone:
720-399-3335

Office address:
1685 S. Colorado Blvd. Suite 151, Denver, CO 80222

Asbestos DIY Testing

  • No inspection - collect the samples yourself and drop them off or mail them in.
  • No certification - results are not recognized by the authorities.
  • Report with lab results and full description of hazardous materials found and conclusions in 48 hours from the drop-off time.
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Non-Certified Asbestos DIY Testing

In this service, we will arrange for the lab analysis of provided samples, and we will deliver a report with the lab results and a full description of hazardous materials.

We will send a full instruction on what samples are required (their size), how to collect them, and how to pack and describe them.

There are two delivery options: the samples can be dropped off or mailed in at the following address: 9800 Mount Pyramid Ct Suite #400, Englewood, CO 80112.There is no inspection and no inspection costs, but since a certified inspector is not the one who evaluates the materials and collects the samples, there is no certification, and the report that we will provide will not be recognized by the authorities or other service providers.

Asbestos Sample Point Count Expedited Analysis

  • Advanced, highly reliable lab analysis of asbestos samples.
  • Used when in doubt with the standard analysis method.
  • Next morning report with lab results, photos and conclusions guaranteed if service requested before 9 am.
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Asbestos Sample Point Count Expedited Analysis

EPA/600/R-93/116 - 400 point count lab analysis of a single bulk sample to determine percentage of asbestos is employed when standard PLM analysis results are questioned and more elaborate and precise analysis method is required.

Asbestos Sample Point Count Analysis

  • Advanced, highly reliable lab analysis of asbestos samples.
  • Used when in doubt with the standard analysis method.
  • Report with lab results, photos and conclusions in 24-48 hours.
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Asbestos Sample Point Count Analysis

EPA/600/R-93/116 - 400 point count lab analysis of a single bulk sample to determine percentage of asbestos is employed when standard PLM analysis results are questioned and more elaborate and precise analysis method is required.

Renovation Inspection NEXT MORNING REPORT Additional Fee

  • An add-on to Small, Medium or Large Renovation.
  • Same day report guaranteed only if inspection is completed before 12 noon.
  • Report with lab results, photos and conclusions.
  • Scheduling at least one day before the inspection.
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Next Morning Report Additional Fee For Certified Renovation Asbestos Inspections.

This fee is added to any type of certified renovation asbestos inspection whenever expedited lab results and report are needed. This fee is accompanied by a higher sample fee which is $35 compared to standard $30.

if the report for a Certified Small Renovation Asbestos Inspection is needed the next morning, and there will be a total of 3 samples taken, the final fee will be:

  • Base fee - $250
  • Expedited Report Fee - $100
  • Sample fee - 3x$35 - $105
    Total: $455

Same day report can be guaranteed only if the inspection is completed before 12 in the morning so there is enough time for laboratory tests and for preparing the report. For the same reason, this inspection needs to be scheduled at least one day before the inspection.

Renovation Inspection SAME DAY REPORT Additional Fee

  • An add-on to Small, Medium or Large Renovation.
  • Same day report guaranteed only if inspection is completed before 10 am.
  • Report with lab results, photos and conclusions.
  • Scheduling at least one day before the inspection.
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Same Day Report Additional Fee For Certified Renovation Asbestos Inspections

This fee is added to any type of certified renovation asbestos inspection whenever expedited lab results and report are needed. This fee is accompanied by a higher sample fee which is $45 compared to standard $30.

if the report for a Certified Small Renovation Asbestos Inspection is needed the same day, and there will be a total of 3 samples taken, the final fee will be:

  • Base fee - $250
  • Expedited Report Fee - $100
  • Sample fee - 3x$45 - $135
    Total: $485

Same day report can be guaranteed only if the inspection is completed before 10 in the morning so there is enough time for laboratory tests and for preparing the report. For the same reason, this inspection needs to be scheduled at least one day before the inspection.

Renovation Projects over 7,000 sq. ft.

  • Unlimited number of suspect materials.
  • Discounted sample fees - discounts depend on the number of samples and the project area.
  • Scheduling within 2 to 3 days.
  • Report with lab results, photos and conclusions within 7 days from pulling the last sample.
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Certified Asbestos Inspection for Renovation Projects over 7,000 sq. ft.

This asbestos inspection is meant for big projects that require pulling tens or hundreds of samples and a few days of work. The final estimation can be provided after an initial short inspection during which an inventory of works will be prepared.

The samples will be pulled over an agreed period of time, and they will be analyzed by a certified laboratory for asbestos presence. Any material containing more than 1% of asbestos fibers will be reported as containing asbestos and will be subject to asbestos abatement.

Asbestos abatement is not part of this service, but should you need it, we can recommend a certified asbestos abatement contractor.

Demolition is defined as an act of removing some (Partial Demolition) or all (Full Demolition) of the load-bearing members from the structure. Any demolition in Colorado needs to be preceded by asbestos testing and obtaining a Demolition Permit from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment   (CDPHE).

Large Renovation Inspection

  • More than 4 suspect materials
  • Same day inspection
  • Report with lab results, photos and conclusions in 24-48 hours.
  • No trip charge within the 30-mile radius from downtown Denver.
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Certified Asbestos Large Renovation Inspection

In this inspection, we will take bulk samples from multiple suspect materials that will be removed or disturbed during the renovation. Typically this type of inspection is needed when there is a plan to renovate a whole house or remodel areas such as the kitchen or bathroom. In kitchens and bathrooms, multiple suspect materials such as dry walls, floors, ceilings, tiles, and glues and grouts can be found.

State and federal regulations require a minimum of 3 samples per homogeneous material, but the number of samples increases with the total area of this material.:

  • Less Than 1000 sq ft = 3 samples
  • More Than 1000 sq ft = 5 samples
  • More Than 5000 sq ft = 7 samples
  • If unknown or unsure of sq ft = 9 samples

The samples will be analyzed by a certified laboratory for asbestos presence, and any material containing more than 1% of asbestos fibers will be reported as containing asbestos and will be subject to asbestos abatement.

Asbestos abatement is not part of this service, but should you need it, we can recommend a certified asbestos abatement contractor.

This inspection is recommended whenever materials are known to have been installed before 1989, and it is obligatory when the affected area is larger than 32 square feet, regardless of when it was first erected.

Medium Renovation Inspection

  • Upto 4 suspect materials
  • Same day inspection
  • Report with lab results, photos and conclusions in 24-48 hours.
  • No trip charge within the 30-mile radius from downtown Denver.
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Certified Asbestos Medium Renovation Inspection

In this inspection, we will take bulk samples from 3 or 4 different suspect materials that will be removed or disturbed during the renovation. For example, if the plan is to remove old linoleum, knock down a division dry wall, and replace the popcorn ceiling, we will take samples from all these.

State and federal regulations require a minimum of 3 samples per homogeneous material. The samples will be analyzed by a certified laboratory for asbestos presence, and any material containing more than 1% of asbestos fibers will be reported as containing asbestos and will be subject to asbestos abatement.

Asbestos abatement is not part of this service, but should you need it, we can recommend a certified asbestos abatement contractor.

This inspection is recommended whenever materials are known to have been installed before 1989, and it is obligatory when the affected area is larger than 32 square feet, regardless of when it was first erected.

Small Renovation Inspection

  • Upto 2 suspect materials
  • Same day inspection
  • Report with lab results, photos and conclusions in 24-48 hours.
  • No trip charge within the 30-mile radius from downtown Denver.
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Certified Asbestos Small Renovation Inspection

In this inspection, we will take bulk samples from one or two suspect materials that will be removed or disturbed during the renovation. For example, if the old linoleum is to be removed and a division dry wall is to be knocked down we will take samples from these two.

State and federal regulations require a minimum of 3 samples per homogeneous material. The samples will be analyzed by a certified laboratory for asbestos presence, and any material containing more than 1% of asbestos fibers will be reported as containing asbestos and will be subject to asbestos abatement.

Asbestos abatement is not part of this service, but should you need it, we can recommend a certified asbestos abatement contractor.

This inspection is recommended whenever materials are known to have been installed before 1989, and it is obligatory when the affected area is larger than 32 square feet, regardless of when it was first erected.

Renovation Asbestos Testing

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Small Renovation Inspection

  • Up to 2 suspect materials.
  • Same day inspection.
  • Report with lab results, photos and conclusions 24-48 hours.
  • No trip charge within 30-mile radius from downtown Denver.
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Medium Renovation Inspection

  • Up to 4 suspect materials.
  • Same day inspection.
  • Report with lab results, photos and conclusions 24-48 hours.
  • No trip charge within 30-mile radius from downtown Denver.
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Large Renovation Inspection

  • More than 4 suspect materials.
  • Same day inspection.
  • Report with lab results, photos and conclusions 24-48 hours.
  • No trip charge within 30-mile radius from downtown Denver.
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Schedule Now

Renovation Projects over 7,000 sq. ft.

  • Unlimited number of suspect materials.
  • Discounted sample fees – discounts depend on the number of samples and the project area.
  • Scheduling within 2 to 3 days.
  • Report with lab results, photos and conclusions within 7 days from pulling the last sample.
More >>
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Renovation Inspection SAME DAY REPORT Additional Fee

  • An add-on to Small, Medium or Large Renovation.
  • Same day report guaranteed only if inspection is completed before 10 am.
  • Report with lab results, photos and conclusions.
  • Scheduling at least one day before the inspection.
More >>
Schedule Now

Renovation Inspection NEXT MORNING REPORT Additional Fee

  • An add-on to Small, Medium or Large Renovation.
  • Next morning report guaranteed only if inspection is completed before 12 noon.
  • Report with lab results, photos and conclusions.
  • Scheduling at least one day before the inspection.
More >>
Schedule Now

Asbestos Sample Point Count Analysis

  • Advanced, highly reliable lab analysis of asbestos samples.
  • Used when in doubt with the standard analysis method.
  • Report with lab results, photos and conclusions in 24-48 hours.
More >>
Schedule Now

Asbestos Sample Point Count Expedited Analysis

  • Advanced, highly reliable lab analysis of asbestos samples.
  • Used when in doubt with the standard analysis method.
  • Next morning report with lab results, photos and conclusions guaranteed if service requested before 9 am.
More >>
Schedule Now

Asbestos DIY Testing

  • No inspection – collect the samples yourself and drop them off or mail them in.
  • No certification – results are not recognized by the authorities.
  • Report with lab results and full description of hazardous materials found and conclusions within 48 hours of drop-off.
More >>
Schedule Now

*How Many Samples Will The Inspector Take?

State and federal regulations require a minimum of three samples per homogeneous material, but the number of samples increases with the total area of this material.:
Less Than 1000 sq ft = 3 samples
More Than 1000 sq ft = 5 samples
More Than 5000 sq ft = 7 samples
If unknown or unsure of sq ft = 9 samples

Homogeneous material – building material used in different parts of the building but believed by the Inspector to be one and the same due to its physical features such as color, texture, hardness, year of production, and overall physical state. Popcorn ceilings in 3 bedrooms in a house can be made of one homogeneous material and will be tested as one material or can be made of three different materials and will be tested separately. If they are one Homogeneous material and their total area is under 1000 sq. ft. the inspector will pull three samples. If each popcorn ceiling is made of a different material, the Inspector will collect three samples from each of them, in total nine samples. The final number of samples that need to be collected is always determined by the Inspector on-site after the inspection of all the materials that need to be tested for asbestos.

Where Can Asbestos Be Found?

Asbestos is currently banned for most construction uses, but it can still be found in older structures and building materials as well as in recently erected structures if the materials were imported from countries that have not banned asbestos. Here are some of the places you might find asbestos today:

Wall Texture • Joint Compound • Popcorn Ceilings • Linoleum/Vinyl Flooring • VCT 9×9 Floor Tile • VCT 12×12 Floor Tile • Ceiling Tiles • Electrical Wiring • Textiles • Roofing Felt • Roofing Shingles • Siding • Wall Board • Mastic / Glue • Attic and Wall Insulation • Vermiculite • Artificial fireplace fixtures and logs • Heating and Electrical Ducts • Floor and wall tiles • Pipe coating and insulation • HVAC Furnace Boiler jackets, doors, pipes and gaskets

When do I need to test for asbestos in a residential property?

You should test for asbestos whenever you plan to renovate any surface in an old house or whenever you suspect that the elements you are going to move, remove, knock down, or demolish may contain asbestos.

You are legally obligated to test for asbestos prior to any renovation works that disturb a surface larger than 32 square feet. This requirement applies regardless of the age of the structure you are disturbing.

Other trigger levels for asbestos tests are

– 50 linear feet on pipes and

– the volume equivalent of a 55-gallon drum.

Construction projects come in all shapes, sizes and challenges. EnvioCore is here to help you get off to the right step with any renovation project you have going on. We are able to get you fast results and keep you going! EnvioCore is able to help you understand what could be needed on your specific project. Feel free to give us a call or chat online with any questions!

Typical Renovation Construction Projects:

  • Flooring Replacement
  • Popcorn Texture Removal
  • Siding Replacement
  • Basement Remodel
  • Bathroom Remodel
  • Kitchen Remodel
  • Pop Top
  • New Addition

Do I need an Asbestos Inspection?

If you are planning on doing any kind of renovation project it is possible you need an asbestos inspection prior to construction to verify no asbestos containing materials will be disturbed.  Both residential and commercial buildings typically need appropriate asbestos sampling.

The EPA and the CDPHE of Colorado regulate the amount of asbestos that can be disturbed during any specific project. Colorado Air Quality Control Commission Regulation 8, Part B dictates, in part, that you must test for asbestos-containing building materials any time you will disturb, damage or remove any suspect building materials.

If a project starts with out testing and then asbestos is found in the materials it makes it much more difficult to clean up and deal with than if precautions would have been taken in the beginning. Certified asbestos testing is an inexpensive insurance policy against possible fines, legal liability and costly project delays.

Typical Suspect Building Materials

Various Materials have been produced over the years with various amounts of Asbestos in the products. Manufactures would add asbestos because of its physical properties such as:

  • Fire Resistant
  • Chemical Resistant
  • Electrically non-conductive

Example Materials:

  • Drywall Texture
  • Joint Compound
  • Floor Tile
  • Floor Vinyl Sheeting
  • Ceiling Tiles
  • Insulation

Asbestos Testing for Health Concerns?

There are several regulations, such as the EPA Clean Air Act and the Colorado Air Pollution Prevention and Control Act, that govern how asbestos-containing material should be identified and properly handled. These regulations seek to prevent serious health risks to workers and the public. Asbestos is known to have long term health affects and should be taken with precaution when starting any new construction project.

Ensuring ongoing water quality involves:

  • Regular Testing: We recommend periodic testing to monitor water quality over time.
  • Using Water Treatment Devices: Depending on the contaminants present, various treatment options may be recommended.
  • Well Maintenance: For well owners, regular maintenance is key to preventing contamination.

Recommendations for Treatment

If your water test reveals any issues, EnvioCore can advise on the best treatment solutions. We’ll help you choose the right treatment system and connect you with certified professionals for installation and maintenance.

What is the Difference Between Demolition and Renovation?

There is sometimes confusion with the definition of Renovation and Demolition. In the Asbestos world the word Demolition is defined as the removal of a load bearing member. This means if any part of the structure that is load bearing and is going to be impacted during the project then you would need a Partial-Demolition or Full Demolition inspection. A renovation inspection is anything other than demolition such as:

  • Flooring Replacement
  • Popcorn Texture Removal
  • Siding Replacement
  • Basement Remodel
  • Bathroom Remodel
  • Kitchen Remodel

EnvioCore is able to help you understand what could be needed on your specific project. Feel free to give us a call or chat online with any questions!

CDPHE Asbestos Inspection Flow Chart

CDHPEA Asbestos inspection flow chart

Renovation Asbestos Testing FAQs

How do I know if my home has any (ACM) Asbestos containing materials?

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.

I have applied for my building permit. Why is the city/county asking for an asbestos inspection?

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.

I have a newer home. Do I still need to test for asbestos?

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.

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EnvioCore Asbestos Testing Certified to Meet any Renovation Permit Requirements

EnvioCore asbestos testing is conducted under the strictest standards, so our test results are certified to meet state and federal Renovation permit requirements. Each city and county in the state will have its own local requirement of what they ask for as far as testing documentation upfront in the beginning of your project. This can be misleading if they are not specific about the asbestos testing, as it is the State of Colorado CDPHE that regulates the asbestos and not the local cities and counties.

EnvioCore can make sure you are safe before you start any Renovation Project!