Need materials checked before you demolish, remodel, or buy? Our certified consultants sample what’s in question, run it through an accredited lab, and hand you a clear report your permit office and contractor will accept.
Whether you need a single suspect material sampled or a full pre-demolition survey, we collect, document, and analyze to regulatory standard.
We carefully remove small pieces of the materials in question — floor tile, popcorn ceilings, drywall mud, mastic, pipe wrap, roofing and more — and have a certified lab confirm whether asbestos is present.
Planning to tear down or open up walls? We walk the structure, identify every material that could contain asbestos, and document it so your project clears air-district review.
Buying, selling, or managing a building? Know what’s in it before you commit. We assess the property and flag asbestos concerns that could affect cost or safety.
Asbestos was used in construction well into the 1980s and was never banned outright — which is why testing, not the building’s age, drives compliance.
The San Diego Air Pollution Control District wants an asbestos survey on file before it signs off on most demo and renovation permits. We give you exactly what the district asks for.
A straight answer on asbestos protects buyers, sellers, and lenders from costly surprises after the deal closes.
Leaks, age, or a planned remodel can disturb older materials and release fibers. A quick test tells you what you’re actually dealing with.
Keep crews safe and stay on the right side of Cal/OSHA and EPA rules by confirming what’s present before work begins.
A straightforward, defensible process from first call to final report.
Call or send a quick request. We confirm what you need and get a site visit on the calendar — often the same week.
A certified consultant collects samples from each suspect material, sealing the area and tracking chain-of-custody.
An NVLAP/AIHA-accredited lab analyzes every sample under the microscope using EPA-approved methods.
You get a plain-English report with the lab results and clear recommendations — ready for your permit or your contractor.
Credentialed, data-transparent work that stands up to scrutiny — not a rushed checkbox.
Your inspection is led by one of our Cal/DOSH Certified Asbestos Consultants — Javier Gonzalez or Diego Cruz-Baker — each with extensive environmental testing experience across San Diego County.
Also need lead paint, mold, or other industrial-hygiene testing? Our affiliate XRF Research handles those too — request a consultation.
Same-week scheduling available across San Diego County.