Flooring Installers Stopped Your Job Because of Asbestos? Here’s What to Do (Chicago & Suburbs 2025 Guide)
This situation is happening every single week across Chicagoland:
You chose your flooring.
Installation is scheduled.
The crew arrives… and everything stops.
They pull up a corner of the old floor, look underneath, and say:
“We can’t touch this until you get an asbestos test.”
And now you’re stuck — project halted, installers can’t continue, and you weren’t expecting this.
If this just happened to you, you’re not alone.
Flooring installers in Chicago, Orland Park, Naperville, Schaumburg, Joliet, Tinley Park, Palatine, Skokie, Gurnee, and everywhere in between are doing this more than ever.
Here’s exactly why — and what you should do next.
Why Flooring Installers Across ALL Suburbs Are Requiring Asbestos Testing Now
This is NOT just a Chicago thing.
It’s NOT just a Cook County thing.
It’s NOT just for old homes.
Flooring companies require asbestos testing because:
✔ They legally CANNOT disturb flooring that may contain asbestos
✔ They are not licensed asbestos contractors
✔ They risk lawsuits and OSHA penalties
✔ They can be fined for removing asbestos materials
✔ They must document that old flooring is safe before they touch it
This is why it happens at the last second.
Installers often don’t know a floor contains asbestos until they peel back a corner.
And if they see ANY of this:
Black mastic (tar-like glue)
Old vinyl tile
Sheet flooring with felt backing
Multiple flooring layers
Crumbly underlayment
Old adhesive residue
They stop instantly.
It doesn’t matter if you’re in:
Cook County
DuPage
Will
Lake
Kane
McHenry
Kendall
They ALL follow this rule.
The Most Common Floors That Test Positive in Chicagoland
We see positive results in:
✔ 1950s–1980s homes (very common)
✔ 1990s homes with older layers underneath
✔ Condos from the 60s–90s
✔ Apartment buildings
✔ Home flips
✔ Office spaces getting new carpet
✔ Retail spaces replacing flooring
✔ Restaurants doing remodels
This affects homeowners, landlords, GC’s, flippers, and business owners — ALL of them.
Real Situations We See EVERY Week
These come straight from calls we get:
“Home Depot won’t start until we get asbestos testing.”
“Empire stopped the job because they think the glue is asbestos.”
“Luna said they can’t continue until we get a lab result.”
“Our contractor ripped up a corner and said we need testing ASAP.”
“The installers opened the floor and said it looks like asbestos tile underneath.”
“They refused to remove the bathroom floor because of black mastic.”
If you’re reading this because it just happened to you — this article is EXACTLY what you need.
How the Asbestos Flooring Test Works (Fast & Simple)
1. We come to your property
(home, condo, business, rental — anywhere).
2. We sample the actual flooring layers, including:
Old tile
Adhesive (black mastic)
Underlayment
Sheet flooring backing
3. Samples go to an accredited lab
Standard: 2–3 business days
Rush: Same day / Next day available
4. You receive a legal asbestos report
Includes:
IDPH License #100-20238
Sample numbers
Photos (if needed)
Lab results
Percent asbestos
Clear explanation installers accept
5. Installers can then proceed
If negative → installation begins
If positive → we guide you on next steps
How Much Does It Cost?
$375 – Residential flooring inspection
$550 – Commercial flooring inspection
+$75 per sample – Rush lab (if requested)
No hidden fees.
No upsells.
No scare tactics.
Just fast, accurate testing so your project can continue.
Why Flooring Customers Choose Us
Licensed & Certified Inspector
Hundreds of Chicagoland flooring tests
Same-day service available
Reports installers accept immediately
Clear, easy explanations
Fast communication
No fear-based selling
We understand that flooring jobs are on tight timelines — our entire process is built around that.
What To Do Next (Action Plan)
✅ Step 1: Book an asbestos flooring test
✅ Step 2: Get your report
✅ Step 3: Give the report to your flooring installers
✅ Step 4: Resume your project ASAP
Don’t delay — installers will not continue without this.
📞 Schedule Your Asbestos Flooring Test Today
Fast results. Licensed inspector.
Serving ALL Chicago & Suburbs.
📞 312-972-2321
📍 11212 S Harlem Ave, Worth IL
✔ IDPH License #100-20238
