Before any renovation or demolition project in a pre-1990s building, hazardous materials testing is essential. Swift Remediation & Contracting provides comprehensive testing services using certified sampling technicians and accredited laboratories, giving you accurate, defensible results that inform your abatement and construction plans and protect your team and occupants.
Asbestos Sampling
Bulk material sampling and analysis to identify asbestos-containing materials before demolition.
Lead Paint Testing
XRF scanning and laboratory analysis to locate and quantify lead-based paint in structures.
Mould & Air Quality
Air and surface sampling for mould species identification and spore count analysis.
Detailed Lab Reports
Accredited laboratory analysis with reports accepted by the City of Calgary and Alberta Environment.
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Asbestos Testing & Bulk Sampling
Our certified technicians collect bulk material samples from suspect asbestos-containing materials — including drywall compound, floor tiles, pipe insulation, ceiling texture, and roofing materials — and submit them to accredited laboratories for analysis. Results typically arrive within 3-5 business days, with rush turnaround available. Reports include material locations, asbestos content percentages, and fibre types.
Lead Paint Testing
Lead-based paint is common in buildings constructed before 1978. We use XRF (X-ray fluorescence) devices for non-destructive on-site scanning, supplemented by laboratory paint chip analysis where required. Our reports identify all lead paint locations, concentration levels, and the condition of surfaces — critical information for renovation planning and contractor safety.
PCB Testing
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are found in older caulking, transformers, ballasts, and some paints. PCB-containing materials require specialized handling and disposal under federal regulations. Our testing services identify PCB presence so that proper handling plans can be developed before renovation or demolition begins.
Pre-Renovation & Pre-Demolition Surveys
A comprehensive pre-renovation or pre-demolition hazardous materials survey covers all suspect materials within the scope of your project. We provide a written report identifying all hazardous materials present, their condition, quantity estimates, and recommended abatement approach — giving your project team everything needed to plan safe and compliant work.
Real Estate & Due Diligence Testing
Property buyers, sellers, and lenders often require hazardous materials assessments as part of due diligence. Our Phase I and Phase II environmental assessments and hazmat surveys provide the documentation needed to support commercial real estate transactions, insurance claims, and property assessments.