Asbestos is widely known for its negative impacts on the environment and human health, to the point where the material is now completely banned in Ontario. Given its toxicity, many home and property owners across the city are increasingly cautious about asbestos removal in Toronto, with many wanting confirmation that asbestos is completely gone after professional remediation. The good news is that when you work with a licensed, IICRC-certified firm like Inch by Inch Inspections, we go the extra mile to ensure your safety. With air quality testing and aggressive air sampling, we can give you peace of mind that your property is completely asbestos-free. Contact us today to get started!
What Is Post-Removal Air Testing?
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After asbestos removal in Toronto has been conducted, diagnostic air quality testing can take place to help detect residual asbestos particles, if any. Air quality testing allows us to sample the air inside your property to test for not just asbestos, but mold, bacteria, allergens, VOCs, carbon dioxide and more. Post-abatement testing will ensure that the air in your home is asbestos-free after remediation. This is especially important after removing friable asbestos, as tiny fibres are invisible to the naked eye. Air sampling is the only way to know for sure that asbestos is truly gone.
Why Visual Inspection Isn’t Enough
Asbestos fibres are extremely tiny and cannot be visually detected by the average human. This is part of what makes it so dangerous. Most property owners may not even realize they have asbestos until prominent health symptoms appear. This is why it is crucial that you enlist the help of professional inspectors for post-abatement air quality testing.
How Air Testing Confirms Successful Asbestos Removal
Air testing measures the concentration of airborne asbestos fibers to verify they fall within safe, regulated limits after removal. If the results meet local standards, it can confirm that your asbestos removal was safe and effective, giving you the confidence to reoccupy your property.
Preventing Long-Term Health Risks
Airborne asbestos fibres are associated with numerous health concerns, including cancer. When asbestos fibres are inhaled, they can enter the lungs, damaging your respiratory system and mesothelium. These fibres can cause rare and aggressive forms of cancer like mesothelioma, which is directly linked to asbestos exposure. Lung cancer, lung disease and asbestosis are also common health issues associated with asbestos.
Air quality testing after asbestos removal in Toronto can go a long way in preventing long-term health risks and giving you peace of mind that you aren’t at risk of asbestos-induced illness.
Trust Inch by Inch for Asbestos Removal & Subsequent Air Testing
While asbestos removal in Toronto is a necessary step that needs to be taken in order to keep your property safe, air quality testing and aggressive air sampling are the only way to truly confirm that your property is entirely asbestos-free. If you want to feel completely safe on your property after asbestos removal, definitely ensure that you enlist the help of a licensed, IICRC-certified firm like Inch by Inch Inspections for reliable post-removal air testing. Contact us today to get started!
