Asbestos Inspection for Demolition & Renovation Permits – Chicago & Cook County

312-972-2321

Most Cook County municipalities and the City of Chicago require a licensed asbestos inspection before they will approve any demolition or renovation permit. If you’re removing flooring, drywall, plaster, tile, roofing, insulation, or any other building materials, the permit office will almost always ask for a permit-ready asbestos report before your project can move forward.

We provide the exact inspection and certified asbestos lab report required by the City of Chicago and Cook County building departments, with optional expedited processing for rush projects.

Do I Really Need an Asbestos Inspection for My Permit?

If you’re here, it’s probably because someone told you:

“We can’t approve your permit until you get an asbestos inspection.”

In Chicago and across Cook County, a permit-required asbestos inspection is often needed when:

  • Applying for a demolition permit

  • Doing a major renovation (kitchens, baths, basements)

  • Removing or replacing flooring, drywall, plaster, or ceilings

  • Remodeling multi-unit buildings (2-flats, 3-flats, condos, apartments)

  • Demolishing garages, additions, porches, or detached structures

  • Updating older buildings built roughly before the 1980s

If your village, contractor, or plan reviewer said you must “get an asbestos test first” —
this is exactly the inspection and report we provide.

What You Get – Permit-Ready Asbestos Inspection & Report

Every permit-required asbestos inspection includes:

  • On-Site Inspection
    A licensed asbestos inspector evaluates all areas and materials involved in your project.

  • Targeted Bulk Sampling
    Samples are taken from any suspect materials that may be disturbed, removed, or demolished.

  • Certified Laboratory Analysis
    All samples are analyzed by a NVLAP-accredited asbestos laboratory, following regulatory methods.

  • Permit-Ready PDF Report
    You receive a detailed asbestos inspection report in PDF format that includes:

    • Property information

    • Materials sampled and locations

    • Lab results and asbestos content (if present)

    • Photos and notes

    • Inspector credentials and signature

This is exactly what building departments and permit offices need to move your permit forward.

Turnaround Time & Expedited Options

  • Standard turnaround:
    Lab processing time varies depending on sample count and lab volume.

  • Rush / expedited options (if available that day):

    • 24–48 hour lab processing for an additional fee (per sample).

    • Great for time-sensitive demolition or renovation permits.

We’ll confirm realistic timelines based on inspection time and lab intake.

Where We Perform Permit-Required Asbestos Inspections

We perform asbestos inspections for demolition and renovation permits across:

  • City of Chicago (all neighborhoods)

  • Cook County municipalities, including but not limited to:
    Chicago, Oak Lawn, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Chicago Ridge, Evergreen Park, Worth, Burbank, Cicero, Berwyn, Blue Island, Tinley Park, Bridgeview, Summit, and surrounding areas.

If your permit is being issued by the City of Chicago or any Cook County village, we can perform the required asbestos inspection and provide the proper report.

How the Process Works

1. Schedule Your Inspection

Call us or submit the form with your project address, permit type, and timeline.
We’ll confirm your inspection date and any specific requirements from your village.

2. On-Site Asbestos Inspection & Sampling

We review your renovation/demolition scope and collect samples from all suspect building materials.

3. Laboratory Analysis

Samples are delivered to a certified asbestos laboratory.
You’ll be informed of the expected report date based on lab processing times.

4. Receive Your Permit-Ready Report

You receive your PDF asbestos inspection report by email.
You can forward it directly to your contractor, architect, or permit office.

Who We Work With

We regularly provide asbestos inspections and permit-ready reports for:

  • Homeowners & investors

  • General contractors & demolition companies

  • Flooring & remodeling contractors

  • Realtors & property managers

  • Architects & permit expediters

If someone on your project team said “We need an asbestos inspection report”, we can take care of it immediately

Why Chicago & Cook County Require Asbestos Inspections

Many buildings in Chicago and Cook County were built during peak asbestos-use years. Common asbestos-containing materials include:

  • Floor tile & mastic

  • Drywall compound & plaster

  • Pipe insulation

  • Ceiling tiles & texture

  • Roofing materials & siding

Before demolition or renovation, Chicago and Cook County want confirmation that asbestos-containing materials have been identified to ensure proper handling.
Our inspections and reports are designed to meet those exact requirements.

Ready to Get Your Permit-Ready Asbestos Inspection?

If your permit office, village inspector, or contractor told you to “get an asbestos test before we can move forward,” we can help immediately.

Call now: (312) 972-2321
or
Request your asbestos inspection online

We’ll schedule your appointment and deliver a permit-ready asbestos report for Chicago and Cook County, with optional rush processing when available.