An older house
About 4,600 DeSoto homes were built before 1980. If yours is one of them and a remodel will cut into a surface, sample that surface first. There is no need to test rooms the work will not touch.
Asbestos Testing and Surveys in DeSoto
Typical cost in DeSoto
- Testing for a small remodel, a few samples$350 – $700+
- Whole-house survey before a remodel or demolition$650 – $1,500+
- Air test after removal (clearance)$300 – $800+
Is there asbestos in the ceiling, floor or wall of your DeSoto home? According to EPA, only a lab test can answer that. DeSoto Asbestos Removal arranges the sampling and the lab work for houses and commercial space, so your project starts from a report instead of a guess.
Testing is also arranged in Duncanville and Lancaster.
When testing makes sense
A newer house with an older repair
Most of the city is newer, so a house may not need any testing at all. The exceptions are repairs and additions made with older materials, and a few samples settle that for a small price.
Before a commercial remodel or demolition
DeSoto's commercial permit guide asks for a survey of the areas being renovated or demolished. A survey in a public building has to come from a DSHS-licensed inspector. We arrange an independent inspector and help you file the result with your application.
Frequently asked questions
Who takes the samples?
A trained, accredited inspector, as EPA recommends. A qualified lab analyzes them.
Does the city ask for a test on a house remodel?
DeSoto's residential permit packet does not mention asbestos, so a test on a house is your decision. For commercial space, the city's guide asks for a survey.
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