Asbestos Testing
Asbestos Testing for Renovation, Demolition, and Fire Damage
Colorado requires asbestos inspection before renovations and demolitions — no matter how old the building is. New construction included. If you're pulling a permit, you likely need a certified inspection first, and we can usually get results in 1–2 business days, with rush turnaround available. Call 970-252-1363 or request a quote below.
What we do
We're a Colorado State-certified asbestos consulting firm. Our EPA- and state-licensed inspectors handle bulk, air, and dust sampling for:
- Pre-renovation and pre-demolition surveys
- Demolition permit applications — we prepare the paperwork
- Air monitoring during and after abatement
- Post-fire testing (asbestos doesn't burn; it ends up in debris and soil)
- Asbestos management plans for schools and commercial buildings.
What it costs and how long it takes
A typical residential survey starts at $500.00 depending on square footage and the number of samples. Lab results come back in 1-2 business days; rush turnaround is available for an additional lab fee.
What happens on site
An inspector walks the areas being disturbed, identifies suspect materials, and collects samples — usually 3 hours for a house. You get a written report with lab results, material locations, and clear next steps.
Why homeowners and contractors call us
Over 30 years in building diagnostics, across everything from power plants and hospitals to schools and private homes. We're local — based in Montrose, working from Telluride to Crested Butte — so you're not paying Front Range travel time.
Working in Telluride or Mountain Village? See what asbestos testing looks like in Telluride.
What a post-fire asbestos inspection looks like
The material survives the fire
Fire debris can contain asbestos from old flooring, insulation, and siding. Here's an inspection of a fire-damaged property in southwest Colorado.
Fire doesn't destroy asbestos. It breaks it up and scatters it through the debris field, which is why the debris has to be characterized before anything gets hauled.
Somebody has to go in there
Our inspectors work in full protective equipment through unstable, collapsed structures to identify and sample suspect materials, then document what's present and where. That report allows cleanup to proceed legally and is what your insurance carrier and the county will ask for.
It's slow, uncomfortable work. It's also the step that keeps a demolition contractor from spreading contamination across a site — and keeps a property owner from paying twice.