PROFESSIONAL ASBESTOS TESTING SERVICES IN GREATER VANCOUVER
Selling, buying, renovating, or demolishing your home? As BC’s preferred team of hazardous materials specialists, BC Hazmat Inspections provides hazmat surveys including asbestos testing in Surrey to residential, commercial and industrial clients. Proudly serving the Greater Vancouver Area for more than 10 years, we value our customers and are constantly striving to exceed their expectations. Whether you require a simple inspection prior to a property transaction or something more complex, we have some of the best hazmat consultants in the business. Put our expertise to work for you—our industry experts are only a call away.
SERVICES WE OFFER
THE IMPORTANCE OF ASBESTOS TESTING IN SURREY AND SURROUNDING AREAS
Asbestos is a naturally-occurring material that was used to make various components like roof shingles and pipe insulation, due to its heat-resistant nature, till the 1990s. You might be wondering why the detection and removal of this fire-resistant material are so important. The answer is whenever asbestos deteriorates, it releases toxic fibres into the air. These fibres can have grave health consequences to those who inhale them after being exposed over both a short or long period. They can face health issues like lung cancer and damage to their lung lining and tissue. Moreover, the effects of asbestos can take decades to manifest and appear in your body. The exposure to asbestos is so harmful that it is the leading cause of death of workers in B.C.
Unfortunately, asbestos was so widely used, that most properties built before the 1990s contain it to some degree. The only way to determine whether your commercial or residential property has asbestos is to get it tested. Our dependable asbestos testing allows you to guard yourself and the residents of your home or commercial property against the damaging effects of asbestos fumes.
IN-HOUSE LABORATORY SERVICES
Demand for locally-analyzed asbestos samples is growing quickly. Our in-house laboratory means faster turnaround and shorter wait times. Our dedicated technicians are NIOSH certified and work hard at what they do. Whether a builder or homeowner, realtor or demolition contractor, our lab will provide you with the technical analysis you need.
HAZMAT INSPECTIONS
It is a statutory requirement that every construction project involving renovation or demolition that is undertaken in British Columbia must have a Hazardous Materials Survey (“Hazmat Survey”) performed before the project is started. The purpose of this inspection is to identify any hazardous materials that may be present so that appropriate safety measures can be applied and a safe working environment maintained. BC Hazmat Inspections offers professional inspections for a variety of materials, including mould, lead and asbestos. Call us before starting your project.
MOULD AND ASBESTOS ABATEMENT
Once the presence of a hazardous material has been identified, it’s time for cleanup. When you need abatement services in Surrey and surrounding areas for mould, asbestos, lead and other materials, call our sister company CM Environmental Inc.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
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Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) Certified
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NIOSH Certified
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We participate in the AIHA BAPAT program—participant number 223436
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Coast BC Hazmat Inspections participates in CALA Proficiency Program – Participant Number 4102
* Registered and in good standing with WorkSafeBC