If asbestos-containing material has been disturbed -- during a renovation, after storm or water damage, or from general deterioration -- air quality testing checks whether fibers have become airborne, which is the primary health concern with asbestos exposure. This is also used as clearance testing after abatement work to confirm a space is safe to reoccupy.

  • Checks for airborne fiber concentration
  • Used after suspected disturbance or during active work
  • Clearance testing to confirm a space is safe after abatement

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