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AsbestosInspections.ca specializes in Asbestos Services in and around The Greater Toronto Area (GTA), including Asbestos Testing, Asbestos Surveys, Asbestos Sampling and Asbestos Removal.

Asbestos Testing Services and Asbestos Removal Toronto

Asbestos Testing Services Toronto

What is Asbestos?

Asbestos is a mineral containing strong, durable fire resistant fibers with excellent insulating properties. Because of these unique properties, Asbestos has been used in a variety of manufacturing applications and materials that can still be found in homes, buildings and manufacturing facilities today, especially those built in Toronto, Ontario before 1981.

Although the use of asbestos has dropped dramatically in recent years, its past use, mostly as an insulating material in homes and buildings, means that it continues to pose a potential health hazard to Ontario home owners and employees residing in older buildings .

In fact, a recent article in the Toronto Star recently referred to Asbestos as ‘The hidden epidemic,’ stating that “Long latency period for cancers caused by asbestos means many patients don’t make the connection.”

About Us

Since 2005, AsbestosInspections.ca (A Division of Environmental Services Group) has conducted over 800 Indoor Air Quality and Asbestos Tests in the Greater Toronto Area.

Contractor recommended, we detect, identify and remove harmful asbestos-containing materials from homes and buildings. We serve Homeowners, Landlords, Tenants, Insurance Companies, Builders, Commercial Property Owners, Property Managers and Businesses.

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Asbestos Removal

Asbestos is most hazardous when it becomes airborne, and is most likely to become airborne when it is exposed and friable – crumbling or flaking. The Environmental Protection Agency suggests leaving asbestos alone until, or unless, it becomes friable. Should this be the case, contact qualified asbestos professionals immediately.

For more information on the health risks of asbestos,
visit Health Canada’s Environmental Contaminants Web Section

For Asbestos Removal in Toronto, Contact the asbestos professionals AsbestosInspections.ca today for a Free Consultation at 416-575-6111.

Asbestos Removal Toronto Ontario

Asbestos Testing Toronto

Those most vulnerable to exposure of dangerous levels of asbestos are those that:

If you live or work in a Commercial, Industrial or Residential Property built prior to 1981, are involved with demolition work, renovations to your home or building, including repair, remodeling and maintenance, you may currently be exposed to hazardous levels of Asbestos. Testing should be considered if you suspect the presence of Asbestos in your home or workplace.

Contact AsbestosInspection.ca for a free initial consultation or for more information about Asbestos Testing, Asbestos Surveys, Asbestos Sampling and Asbestos Removal services in Toronto.

Asbestos Facts

  1. Low levels of asbestos fibers are found in soil, water and air, both naturally and from man-made sources
  2. Asbestos fibers are up to 200 times thinner than a human hair
  3. Asbestos may not be visible to the naked eye
  4. Working on materials that contain asbestos may release asbestos fibers into the air
  5. Asbestos becomes most dangerous when fibers are inhaled
  6. Inhaling large amounts of asbestos fibers may cause asbestosis (lung scarring that inhibits breathing), mesothelioma (cancer of chest lining or abdominal cavity) and lung cancer
  7. Workers who were exposed to asbestos during its usage period are now only beginning to show the symptoms of the various diseases it can cause
  8. Being exposed to even small amounts of Asbestos over time can still have adverse health affects
  9. Smoking, combined with asbestos inhalation increased the risk of lung cancer
  10. For more information on the health risks of asbestos, visit Health Canada’s Environmental Contaminants Web Section

What Causes Poor Indoor Air Quality?

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) identifies six major sources of potential indoor air quality problems, including:

Heating Ductwork & Furnaces

Ducts may be largely made of Asbestos. As it starts to break down, Asbestos fibers are blown into the home and can be inhaled. Also, your furnace may be lined with Asbestos, or sit on Asbestos padding

Plumbing

Pipes may be wrapped with Asbestos, especially if connected to radiators or other steam-producing elements

Electrical Wiring

Older tube wires may be covered with Asbestos

Fireplaces

Prior to 1978, artificial logs were manufactured using Asbestos

Crawlspaces or Basement Floors

Asbestos fibers can collect on the ground, or floor below ductwork or piping

Walls & Ceilings

May contain blown-in insulation that contains Asbestos, especially those built prior to 1981

Flooring

Vinyl floor tiles may contain asbestos

Roofing & Siding

Older roof shingles may be made from asbestos mixed with cement or asphalt

Asbestos Testing should be carried out by professionals that follow safety guidelines set out by Ontario’s Laws Regarding Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair OperationsFor Asbestos Testing in Toronto, Contact the asbestos professionals AsbestosInspections.ca today for a Free Consultation at (416) 575-6111.

Asbestos Survey Services Toronto

What is an Asbestos Survey?

Following an Asbestos Test, and upon the detection of unacceptable levels of Asbestos, it is recommended that an Asbestos Survey be carried out including:

There are 3 types of Asbestos Surveys, broken into Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3:

Asbestos Surveys should be carried out by professionals that follow guidelines set out by Ontario’s Laws Regarding Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair Operations.

For Asbestos Surveys in Toronto, Contact the asbestos professionals AsbestosInspections.ca today for a Free Consultation at 416-575-6111.

Asbestos Sampling Services Toronto

What is Asbestos Sampling?

Asbestos sampling is the process of collecting suspect asbestos-containing materials for the purpose of testing them. There are Asbestos Sampling Home Kits for the do-it-yourselfer; however, due to the hazards involved when working with this material, we recommend that asbestos sampling be done by qualified professionals; especially when sampling for airborne asbestos fibers. If done incorrectly, sampling can be more harmful than leaving the material alone.

Asbestos Sampling should be carried out by professionals that follow guidelines set out by Ontario’s Laws Regarding Asbestos on Construction Projects and in Buildings and Repair Operations.

For Asbestos Sampling in Toronto, Contact the asbestos professionals AsbestosInspections.ca today for a Free Consultation at 416-575-6111.

Contact Us

Contact AsbestosInspections.ca for a free initial consultation or for more information about asbestos inspection services in Toronto.

Address:
3219 Yonge Street 
Toronto, Ontario M4N 3S1

Phone Numbers:
Tel: 416-575-6111
Toll Free: 1-866-310-4219

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