This page explains when asbestos testing is required, who is responsible for testing and reporting, and how asbestos testing costs are structured, so both staff and clients have clear, consistent expectations before any work begins.
Here are the benefits of choosing the team at Restoration Restore:
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Certified asbestos testing is a big deal and you need someone you can count on. At Restoration Restore, our asbestos testing in Calgary is fast, accurate and done by trained samplers who follow strict Alberta safety standards from first walkthrough to final lab report. We collect samples, send them to an accredited testing lab and help you navigate the results. When you choose us to test asbestos-containing materials, you can have confidence knowing we’re prepared to meet all situations.
All asbestos testing, reporting, insurance, and liability is handled by:
Asbestos is a group of naturally occurring fibrous minerals used in thousands of building materials from the 1950s through the 1990s. They commonly show up in drywall mud, vinyl flooring, popcorn ceilings, pipe wrap, attic insulation and more. The issue shows up when the materials get disturbed.
When asbestos fibers become airborne, they get inhaled and lodge in lung tissue. Long-term exposure can lead to asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma. There is no safe level of long-term exposure so that’s why health and environmental regulatory standards across Alberta treat it as a serious hazard.
If your Calgary home was built in the 1990s or earlier, asbestos may still be hiding in the walls, ceilings or attic. This isn’t something you can see by looking. Only sample testing by trained professionals can confirm.
Schedule a Calgary asbestos inspection before you start of any of the following;
Did you start a project and uncover something suspicious? Popcorn ceiling crumbs, fluffy gray-white attic material or unfamiliar fibrous board are things to worry about. Stop work and give us a call. Don’t sweep, vacuum or try to bag it up yourself.
Every asbestos test we do follows the same documented process. There are no shortcuts. Here’s what we do step-by-step:
If you’re a plumber, electrician, renovator or restoration crew working in a Calgary home built in the 1990s or sooner, do not cut anything before testing for asbestos. One uninformed drywall cut can release fibers into a customer’s home and put your crew, your client and your insurance at risk.
We make pre-cut sample testing simple:
We only clear the specific areas tested. Full-house assessments must be requested separately and any new cut locations may need additional testing and a follow-up visit. This protects you and the homeowner as every spot tested is documented and every result is traceable.
If it was built in the 1990s or prior, always test and never guess.
If your samples come back positive for asbestos, there are a couple of options. Let’s talk about them.
Generally, the safest move is to leave the material alone and seal it. This is important, especially before major work or after damage. Restoration Restore takes care of abatement and full reconstruction in-house so we can move directly from testing into safe, code-complaint removal so you don’t need a separate remediation contractor.
Continuity matters. Both adjusters and homeowners like it. This keeps the project on track instead of stalling between trades.
Once the asbestos removal job is done, you need clearance space before the space can be re-occupied. We collect post-abatement samples and send them to the lab to confirm the area is safe. The rule protects everyone including your family, our crew and the next people who walk through the door.
While not legally required to sell a home in Alberta, if your home was built in the 1990s or sooner, a pre-listing test can prevent surprises during the buyer’s inspection. Disclosing what’s there and confirming what isn’t protects the deal and gives you peace of mind.
Yes, every technician on our asbestos testing services team is trained in proper sampling, containment and regulatory requirements. Our project leadership has industrial hygiene backgrounds. Our owners, Emil and Mike, personally vet every person who steps onto a jobsite.
Planning renovation or buying or selling an older property? Perhaps, you’re working on a jobsite that needs pre-cut testing or dealing with damage that may have disturbed materials containing asbestos. Either way, testing is always the right first move.
Restoration Restore serves Calgary, Chestermere, Airdrie, Cochrane, Okotoks, Strathmore, Rocky View and surrounding areas with same-day response, certified sampling and lab-verified results.
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$80.00
per sample
$130.00
per sample
Labour covers time on site, sampling, handling, documentation, and reporting.
Laboratory testing is billed separately per sample.
Up to 5 Samples
(Plus GST)
6–12 Samples
(Plus GST)
2 Samples – Regular Hours
These examples are provided to show how asbestos testing costs are calculated.
Final pricing depends on the actual number of samples taken.
All pricing has been prepared with minimal markup to better assist Mr. Mike’s Plumbing in serving its customers.
We believe this pricing is very fair and significantly more affordable than comparable providers.
Margins have been intentionally kept low in good faith, to support:
This process protects:
If there is ever uncertainty, stop and ask before proceeding.
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