Asbestos Testing

We Offer Asbestos Testing in Homes That May Have Asbestos-Containing Materials.

Examples Include Siding Tiles, Floor Tiles, Duct Wrap or Tape, Popcorn Ceiling Texture, and Ceiling Tiles.

We Take a Physical Sample and it is Transported and Analyzed by a Local Lab Which then Sends A Report with the % of Asbestos, Usually within 48-72 Hours.

Houses Built Prior to 1979 are Most Likely to Have Items, Materials or Parts Containing Asbestos. Asbestos Fibers have Been Used in a Wide Range of Manufactured Goods Like Roofing Shingles, Ceiling and Floor Tiles, Paper and Cement Products, Textiles, Coatings, Insulation on HVAC Parts and Duct Work. Exposure to Asbestos can Increase the Chances of Lung Disease, So it is Important to Know Whether or Not a Home Contains Asbestos.

You Usually Can’t tell Whether a Material Contains Asbestos Simply by Looking at it, So You May Want to Have Your Home Tested for Asbestos-Containing Materials by a Trained Asbestos Professional If:

• You Are Planning to Remodel Your Home (Remodeling Can Disturb Building Materials)
• Your Home Has Damaged Building Materials (Like Crumbling Drywall and Insulation That Is Falling Apart)

Is All Asbestos Dangerous?

While some types of asbestos may be more hazardous than others, all are dangerous. Leading health agencies, including the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the EPA and the International Agency for Research on Cancer, classify all types of asbestos as cancer-causing substances.

All the identified forms of asbestos can cause asbestosis, malignant mesothelioma, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, laryngeal cancer and other serious diseases.

Some agencies, such as the Health Protection Agency in the U.K., claim Amphibole varieties of asbestos are the most dangerous forms. The EPA has abandoned projects aiming to identify which asbestos fiber types are the most toxic, because the overall regulation of asbestos and asbestiform minerals is a more pressing priority.

Types of Asbestos: Asbestos refers to six unique minerals — Chrysotile, Amosite, Crocidolite, Anthophyllite, Tremolite and Actinolite — belonging to the Serpentine and Amphibole families.

The Two Mineral Families of Asbestos

• Serpentine asbestos has curly fibers made up of sheets of crystals. The single type of asbestos from the serpentine family, chrysotile, has historically accounted for more than 95 percent of all asbestos used around the world. As a result of asbestos-industry lobbying, some countries that have banned other types of asbestos still permit the “controlled use” of chrysotile.
• Amphibole asbestos has needle-shaped fibers. Studies suggest it takes much less exposure to amphibole asbestos to cause cancer, compared to serpentine asbestos. Amosite and crocidolite are the most commercially valuable types of amphibole asbestos, while anthophyllite, tremolite and actinolite are considered noncommercial forms.

Unsure Whether or Not the Material Contains Asbestos, Champion Inspect Inspection Service Can Conduct an Asbestos Test by Sampling the Material. Special Education, Training, and Certification are Required to take Samples and Provide Test Results. With Champion Inspect, You Can Rest Assured the Company that Performs your Testing has the Proper Credentials.

If Asbestos Testing Confirms that you Have Asbestos in Your Home and if Asbestos-Containing Material is Becoming Damaged (I.E., Unraveling, Frayed, Breaking Apart), You Should Immediately Isolate the Area (Keep Pets and Children Away from It) and Refrain from Disturbing the Material (Either by Touching it or Walking on it). Do Not Attempt to Remove Asbestos Yourself; Special Protective Equipment and Isolation of the Area May be Necessary to Protect the Health and Well-Being of the Inhabitants.