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Asbestos Removal

Asbestos Removal Service

Specialized Onsite Services Inc. provides both residential and commercial clients with testing and removal of asbestos. Asbestos was used in thousands of building materials before 1980, ceiling tiles, furnace and duct insulation, drywall tape, paints and plasters, and linoleum and vinyl flooring. In 1970, it was proven that asbestos fibers were a contributing cause and increased the risk of lung diseases. If asbestos fibers are released in the air, the risk of inhalation poses a health risk.

We do also provide Air Quality Testing services.

Asbestos abatement (removal) must be handled by a licensed and certified hazardous material contractor. Specialized Onsite Services Inc. can help with all your asbestos removal needs efficiently and effectively. We are recognized by the Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities.

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What Is Asbestos?

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Asbestos is naturally occurring fibrous mineral, used as insulation in construction and various construction products. Asbestos was a good insulator of heat, noise and also fireproof. It's popularity was due to the inexpensiveness and abundance. It was popular from 1950s to 1990s, however, today we know that asbestos is bad for your health and should be removed. Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause cancer and other diseases - Learn more about health risks of asbestos.

Some of the common uses of asbestos in construction are: spray applied fireproofing, mechanical insulation of boilers, tanks and pipes, linoleum, floor tiles, drywall taping compound, vermiculite, asbestos cement board and tiles, asbestos cement pipes, textured decorative coating, and house siding.

Asbestos Testing

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Often times, asbestos was mixed with other materials, making it even harder to detect it. Specialized Onsite Services offers professional asbestos testing service to residential, commercial and government clients in Ontario.

We use modern equipment to detect asbestos in your home, office or building. There are two types of asbestos tests: PCM asbestos testing and TEM asbestos testing.

Contact us for more information regarding our asbestos abatement and testing Kingston.

Phase contrast microscopy (PCM) asbestos testing and analysis is quick and affordable and will determine the amount of asbestos fibers in the air, it doesn't test for the presence of asbestos. Basically an air sample for PCM analysis is collected on a filter medium which is dissolved during sample preparation so that the collected particulate can than be viewed under the microscope.

Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) asbestos testing is very expensive and will detect the actual presence of asbestos fibers. Air sampling for the determination of airborne asbestos and phase contrast microscopy analysis is fully described in the US NIOSH analytical method 7400 specified in Ontario Regulation 278/05 as analytics method for detecting the presence of asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in buildings and to the handling of asbestos.

Why Choose Us For Asbestos Abatement

  • Specialized Onsite Services provides asbestos removal in Ontario.
  • Our certified and trained technicians are able to remove and remediate asbestos from any location.
  • We are recognized by the Professional Engineers of Ontario as a qualified company meeting the requirements of the Ministry of the Environment and the TSSA.
  • We are certified to handle Type 1 Asbestos Removal, Type 2 Asbestos Removal and Type 3 Asbestos Removal.
  • Professional, experienced, fully insured and certified.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Due to serious health risks and strict regulations, it's strongly advised to hire a licensed professional. Specialized Onsite Services can provide a quote to safely remove all asbestos containing materials.

In homes built before 1990, asbestos may be found in pipe insulation, vermiculite attic fill, plaster, or drywall joint compound. It’s hard to identify just by looking. Specialized Onsite Services Inc. offers certified testing to safely confirm whether asbestos is present in your home.

Prices vary by job size, location, and risk level. Please contact Specialized Onsite Services for a job specific quotation.

Timelines vary by job size, location, and risk level. Please contact Specialized Onsite Services for a job specific quotation and timeline.

Not all popcorn ceilings contain asbestos. However, those installed between 1945 and 1990 are likely to contain it. Testing is essential to determine asbestos presence. Please contact Specialized Onsite Services to book your sampling service.

Yes. We provide a rapid response for your asbestos abatement concerns. Our trained and certified team ensures timely response and safe removal to protect your health and property.

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Just to let you know, all of the people that were sent here were very professional , polite and did their very best to treat things respectfully...that is not always the case and I really appreciate it. If I had to do it again (and I pray to God I never have to) I would want your people helping us.

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Leianne Larocque
  June 24, 2025

Cam and his crew were exceptionally easy to work with. Our garage was in bad shape and we had planned on utilizing SOS and the team for months. They came and demolished our garage in such a professional manner. Cam came and worked hard all day because he didn't want to let any of his clients down. Even while the night prior there was a huge windstorm and he had to delegate all the various jobs that need prioritizing. The clean up was done effectively and the team works fast and they are a lot of fun as well. Last minute Ryan and I decided a deck would be a great addition. I literally just asked Cam and he said he would come back the following week and build us a beautiful deck where our old leaky garage once stood. The cost of his work is very reasonable. I cannot thank him and his team for all the hard work they did for us!! Lots of appreciation Leiann and Ryan

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Dan Shaw
  April 29, 2025

Five stars for prompt, reliable and reasonably price for the recent remediation work that was complted at our home. Kristin and her team at S.O.S. were absolutely fantastic to deal with. Thank you for a great experience. Dan Shaw

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Jeff Fletcher
  March 04, 2025

An exceptional company to deal with. I cant say enough good things about them.

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Georges TGV49
  March 12, 2024

When we found a large area mold in our attic and basement, we reached to SOS. During the work, they had found more hidden mold and means more work than expected. They returned our home next day and got this resolved properly and thoroughly. We are so satisfied and feel grateful to have SOS team to deal with it. We will strongly recommend SOS if someone encounter the similar situation and need professional help.

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