Do I need asbestos testing before renovation or demolition?

Many renovation and demolition projects require an asbestos inspection before work begins, especially when older materials may be disturbed.

What materials are commonly tested for asbestos?

Common materials include floor tile, black mastic, popcorn ceiling texture, drywall joint compound, pipe insulation, boiler wrap, vermiculite insulation, siding, roofing materials, and other suspect building materials.

Do you provide asbestos inspections for residential and commercial properties?

Yes. Asbestos Testing & Inspection provides licensed asbestos inspections and bulk sampling for both residential and commercial properties.

How fast do I get results?

Standard lab turnaround is typically 2 to 3 business days, with expedited service available when needed.

Asbestos Inspections Throughout Chicagoland

Because we only test and never perform asbestos removal, our inspections are completely conflict-free. Below are examples of residential and commercial asbestos inspection projects completed throughout Chicagoland.

Commercial Renovation Inspection – Chicago, IL
Office space prepared for a major commercial renovation project. — Commercial Renovation Inspection – Chicago, IL Office space prepared for a major commercial renovation project.

Commercial Office Renovation Inspection – Chicago, IL
Tenant improvement project within a downtown office building. — Commercial Office Renovation Inspection – Chicago, IL Tenant improvement project within a downtown office building.

Institutional Building Inspection – Chicago, IL
Materials evaluated during planning for building improvements. — Institutional Building Inspection – Chicago, IL Materials evaluated during planning for building improvements.

Warehouse Facility Inspection – Chicago, IL
Testing completed before modifications to a warehouse facility. — Warehouse Facility Inspection – Chicago, IL Testing completed before modifications to a warehouse facility.

Healthcare Facility Inspection – Waukegan, IL
Healthcare property assessed prior to planned improvements. — Healthcare Facility Inspection – Waukegan, IL Healthcare property assessed prior to planned improvements.

Commercial Tenant Build-Out Inspection – Chicago, IL
Materials sampled before construction of a new tenant space. — Commercial Tenant Build-Out Inspection – Chicago, IL Materials sampled before construction of a new tenant space.

Restaurant Demolition Inspection – Hickory Hills, IL
Former restaurant evaluated prior to demolition and redevelopment. — Restaurant Demolition Inspection – Hickory Hills, IL Former restaurant evaluated prior to demolition and redevelopment.

Flooring Renovation Inspection – Riverdale, IL
Flooring materials tested before replacement at a public library. — Flooring Renovation Inspection – Riverdale, IL Flooring materials tested before replacement at a public library.

Full Gut Renovation Inspection – Palos Heights, IL
Building materials assessed before a complete interior renovation. — Full Gut Renovation Inspection – Palos Heights, IL Building materials assessed before a complete interior renovation.

Two-Flat Gut Renovation Inspection – Chicago, IL
Testing completed before renovation of a Chicago two-flat property. — Two-Flat Gut Renovation Inspection – Chicago, IL Testing completed before renovation of a Chicago two-flat property.

Siding Inspection – Lake Forest, IL
Exterior siding materials sampled before planned repairs. — Siding Inspection – Lake Forest, IL Exterior siding materials sampled before planned repairs.

Garage Demolition Inspection – Arlington Heights, IL
Detached garage evaluated prior to demolition and removal. — Garage Demolition Inspection – Arlington Heights, IL Detached garage evaluated prior to demolition and removal.

Home Purchase Inspection – Glenview, IL
Prospective buyer requested testing before moving forward with the property purchase. — Home Purchase Inspection – Glenview, IL Prospective buyer requested testing before moving forward with the property purchase.

Roof Replacement Inspection – Lemont, IL
Roofing materials sampled before a planned roof replacement. — Roof Replacement Inspection – Lemont, IL Roofing materials sampled before a planned roof replacement.

Flooring Replacement Inspection – Schaumburg, IL
Flooring project was paused until suspect materials could be tested. — Flooring Replacement Inspection – Schaumburg, IL Flooring project was paused until suspect materials could be tested.

Vermiculite Attic Inspection – Elgin, IL
Vermiculite insulation found in the attic required testing to determine asbestos content. — Vermiculite Attic Inspection – Elgin, IL Vermiculite insulation found in the attic required testing to determine asbestos content.

Water Damage Restoration Inspection – Aurora, IL
Restoration work was delayed until suspect building materials could be tested. — Water Damage Restoration Inspection – Aurora, IL Restoration work was delayed until suspect building materials could be tested.

Popcorn Ceiling Testing – Northbrook, IL
Popcorn ceiling materials tested before planned removal during remodeling. — Popcorn Ceiling Testing – Northbrook, IL Popcorn ceiling materials tested before planned removal during remodeling.

Home Addition Inspection – Oak Park, IL
Testing performed before construction of a planned home addition. — Home Addition Inspection – Oak Park, IL Testing performed before construction of a planned home addition.

Property Risk Assessment – Naperville, IL
Property owner requested a occupancy risk review. — Property Risk Assessment – Naperville, IL Property owner requested a occupancy risk review.

Cook County Asbestos Inspection – Orland Park, IL
Cook County required a full asbestos inspection before renovation work could continue. — Cook County Asbestos Inspection – Orland Park, IL Cook County required a full asbestos inspection before renovation work could continue.