Asbestos & Lead Abatement
Concerned About Asbestos or Lead in Your Property?
Older homes and buildings may contain asbestos in flooring, drywall compounds, insulation, ceiling textures, and mechanical systems. Lead may also be present in older paint, coatings, plumbing components, and other building materials.
When these materials are damaged or disturbed during renovation, demolition, maintenance, or restoration work, hazardous fibres or dust may be released. Asbestos- and lead-containing materials cannot be reliably identified by appearance alone, so testing should be completed before suspected materials are disturbed. When testing is required, it is provided through our affiliated company, Balco Environmental Ltd.
If asbestos or lead is confirmed, On Command can establish the appropriate containment, complete the controlled abatement work, and arrange safe transportation and disposal. We serve residential, commercial, strata, and property management clients throughout our service area.
Where Asbestos and Lead May Be Found
Asbestos and lead may be present in older building materials and cannot always be identified by appearance alone. If renovation, demolition, or restoration work could disturb a suspected material, testing should be completed before work begins.
Common Asbestos-Containing Materials
• Drywall joint compound
• Textured ceilings and sprayed coatings
• Vinyl floor tiles, sheet flooring, and adhesives
• Pipe, boiler, and mechanical insulation
• Ceiling tiles and insulation products
• Duct wrap and cement products
• Roofing materials
Common Lead-Containing Materials
• Interior and exterior paint
• Coatings on doors, trim, railings, and metal surfaces
• Plumbing solder and some older fixtures
• Lead sheeting and flashing
• Glazed ceramic materials
• Dust or soil affected by deteriorating lead-based coatings
When testing is required, it is provided through our affiliated company, Balco Environmental Ltd.
Planning Work in an Older Property?
Do not cut, sand, drill, scrape, or remove suspected asbestos- or lead-containing materials. Contact our team for guidance on testing and professional asbestos and lead abatement.