Yes, if you're in Wisconsin. It's required by state law before any demolition or renovation involving demolition of building materials. Skipping it can result in project shutdowns and significant fines.

On-site inspection time varies:

• Small residential: 1-2 hours
• Average residential: 2-3 hours
• Large residential or commercial: 3-6+ hours

Depends on building size and material diversity.  Also depends on the number of buildings we are asked to inspect.

Minor damage is necessary and required by law. We must cut small sections of materials to collect samples. This is called "destructive sampling." Damage is minimized but is a necessary part of the process.

Typical damage:

• Small holes in drywall (where samples taken)
• Cut sections of flooring (usually hidden under baseboards)
• Removed sections of ceiling tiles

If you're planning to demolish anyway, this damage is irrelevant. If you're renovating, you can repair damage or have your contractor repair it.

It varies widely:

• 18-30 samples: Small, simple homes
• 30-50 samples: Average homes
• 50-100+ samples: Large homes or commercial buildings

The number depends on building size, material diversity, and how many different construction eras exist (additions built at different times require separate sampling).

You still need an inspection if you're demolishing materials in that room. For example:

• Removing drywall
• Tearing out flooring
• Removing ceiling tiles
• Demolishing anything

We can limit sampling to the renovation area, but we must sample all materials being disturbed.

Lab results typically take 2-5 business days. Rush service may be available for an additional fee. Contact us to discuss your timeline.

We provide an asbestos abatement estimate and can perform the work (we do 95% of our own abatement). Timeline extends to include:

• Permitting (2-10 days)
• Abatement work (varies by scope)
• Clearance testing (air samples to verify proper removal)
• Final clearance certificate

You cannot proceed with demolition until abatement is complete and clearance certificate is issued.

No, we don't perform repairs. Our role is inspection and (if needed) abatement. Your contractor or you will need to repair minor damage from sampling—or it will be demolished anyway.

Yes, but stay out of work areas. Our inspectors wear PPE because we assume all materials contain asbestos. You should not be in areas where we're actively sampling (dust, fibers). You can walk through with us before or after sampling.

Generally one year, but this can vary:

• If building materials haven't changed, results remain valid
• If you demolish part of the building and change materials, you'll need re-inspection for new areas
• Some jurisdictions may have specific timeframes

Check with your local building department.

You still need an inspection. Previous owners often don't know (or lie). Many building materials contained asbestos without obvious identification. Wisconsin law requires a documented inspection regardless of what previous owners claim.

Yes, if it was built before 1990 and contains building materials. The law applies to all structures being demolished, not just houses. However, a simple wood shed with no drywall, insulation, or other materials may not need sampling (pure wood doesn't contain asbestos).  However, you should still be concerned about lead-based paint.  

We can assess during initial contact whether your structure requires inspection.

Inspections can often be expedited for true emergencies:

• Fire damage requiring immediate demolition
• Structural collapse
• Public safety concerns

Contact us immediately to discuss emergency inspection options. Even in emergencies, asbestos regulations still apply.