Professional testing is the best way to keep you and your family safe from asbestos
Professional asbestos testing confirms whether your home contains dangerous asbestos materials, helping you protect your family from exposure to this known carcinogen.
Typical costs range from $230 to $780 for professional testing, with average costs around $480 including sample collection and lab analysis.
You should confirm your testing professional is licensed in your state and uses an accredited lab to process all asbestos samples accurately.
Hiring a local asbestos testing professional provides reliable sample collection and develops a complete safety protocol for your removal company to follow.
Asbestos is a known carcinogen, so hiring a pro for asbestos testing is crucial if you believe you have dangerous materials in your home. A pro can submit samples to labs and prepare a complete protocol for encapsulating or removing the asbestos—all while following local laws and regulations. Hire an asbestos testing pro who is licensed to handle and dispose of asbestos material for the best results.
Asbestos testing professionals offer a few services related to identifying and managing the risk of asbestos exposure, including the following:
Testing surfaces and air for the presence of asbestos
Submitting samples to labs for confirmation of asbestos
Evaluating the risk of exposure to different asbestos materials
Determining the safest course of action for removing or encapsulating asbestos in the home
Developing a complete protocol for asbestos removal and post-removal cleanup to keep your home safe
Providing guidance to asbestos removal companies
It’s possible to test for asbestos yourself using an asbestos test kit. You’ll need to collect samples of the materials you believe may contain asbestos and submit them to a lab for confirmation.
While DIYing the testing is possible, it’s best to hire a pro. Experienced professionals may be able to identify additional risks and signs of asbestos that you aren’t aware of, and they can also develop a protocol for asbestos removal or encapsulation that follows local laws and maximizes the safety of you and your family.
The average cost for professional asbestos testing is $480, and most homeowners pay between $230 and $780. This expense includes gathering samples and submitting them to a lab for testing. Note that this price doesn’t include the cost of asbestos removal or encapsulation, which will usually be much more expensive than the initial testing.
Before hiring a local asbestos testing professional, you should confirm they are licensed in your state and can provide a detailed protocol to your removal pro for remediation. It’s also a good idea to get a sense of their process and how they plan to work with your removal company.
Most municipalities require all asbestos testing companies to maintain a specific license, so confirm that your pro holds that license. You can use Angi’s contractor license look-up tool, or you can contact your state’s licensing department to confirm requirements and verify a license.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires asbestos testing companies for commercial, industrial, and public buildings to have additional training beyond what may be required by your state. While testing companies for residential properties may not need the same training, hiring a pro who has the EPA-mandated training is a good idea.
Most asbestos testing companies will be able to conduct surface swabs and air tests, but make sure the pro you’re considering can handle the actual tests you believe you need in your home.
Asbestos testing is a different service from removal or abatement, but you should make sure your testing pro will develop a protocol for your remediation company and provide clarification or additional input if necessary. A trustworthy testing company will offer to work directly with the asbestos removal pro you hire for the best results and the smoothest experience for you as the homeowner.
When speaking with an asbestos testing company for the first time, there are a few qualifying questions you can ask to make sure you find a good professional with your best interests at heart:
Are you licensed and insured?
Which lab do you use to process results?
How long does it take to get test results back?
How do you prevent airborne asbestos fibers during testing?
How do you assess the risk of asbestos exposure in my home?
Do you have recommendations for asbestos removal pros after the testing is done?
Will you also complete post-remediation tests to confirm the remediation was a success?
Does your pricing include all of the samples I’ll need, or is this a per-sample estimate?
Does your pricing include the lab fee?
You should get at least three estimates from local asbestos testing companies before deciding which is best for your project. Comparing multiple quotes lets you rule out companies that seem overpriced or have pricing too low to be realistic. It also lets you compare professionals to identify those who may not have the right qualifications or experience.
You should always confirm that a testing company is licensed in your state before requesting estimates. You should also make sure the pro you’re considering has at least a few years of experience, works with an accredited lab, and will provide a thorough asbestos abatement protocol to your remediation specialist. Be wary of companies that also handle asbestos removal, as this creates a clear conflict of interest.
Once your asbestos testing and lab assessments are done, you should get the results and forward them to your asbestos removal company. Provide contact information for your testing company to your removal company in case there are any issues or in case the pro needs additional guidance.
You should also make arrangements to have your testing company set up post-removal testing to make sure your pro removes all asbestos and handles the risk of contamination properly.
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