Asbestos Survey
Professional asbestos surveys to identify asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) before renovation, demolition, or maintenance work. Floormasters provides clear reporting to support safe planning and regulatory compliance.
What Is an Asbestos Survey?
An asbestos survey is a systematic inspection of a building or area to locate and assess materials that may contain asbestos. The survey results guide safe handling, abatement, or management of ACMs and help owners and contractors plan work safely.
Survey Types We Provide
- Pre-Renovation Survey: identifies ACMs in the planned work area before upgrades or repairs.
- Pre-Demolition Survey: comprehensive survey prior to full or partial demolition.
- Management Survey: documents ACMs for ongoing building operations and maintenance.
- Clearance / Verification Sampling: post-abatement checks to verify control outcomes.
Our Process
- Project scope review and safety planning
- Non-destructive and (if required) intrusive inspection of target areas
- Representative bulk sampling of suspect materials
- Third-party laboratory analysis of samples
- Photo documentation and material condition assessment
- Clear, actionable survey report and next-step guidance
What You Receive
- Survey report (PDF) with locations, quantities, and condition ratings
- Floor plans / mark-ups indicating ACM locations (where applicable)
- Laboratory certificates for all sampled materials
- Recommendations for management, abatement, or controls
Typical Materials Assessed
- Vinyl floor tile, sheet flooring, and black adhesive
- Drywall joint compound and plaster
- Pipe/boiler insulation and duct wrap
- Popcorn (acoustic) ceiling texture
- Cement board, gaskets, and roofing materials
Where Surveys Are Commonly Required
- Pre-renovation in homes and commercial units (especially older buildings)
- Pre-demolition for any structure
- Property transactions and due diligence
- Ongoing building management and maintenance planning
Need a survey for a renovation or demo? Floormasters can assess your site, coordinate sampling and lab analysis, and provide a clear, compliant report to move your project forward safely.