How Long Does Asbestos Testing Take?
When looking to use an asbestos testing service, there are a few factors that may affect how long it takes from the first phone call to getting the final results.
Homeowners
For homeowners, organizing asbestos testing means making an appointment that is agreeable for both the homeowner and one of the testing services team. Some areas of consideration when making an appointment range from:
Working hours of the homeowner
Will they be available during services business hours or is an after-hours appointment needed?
Would the homeowner like to be present?
If the sample can be procured with no one home, is there safe and available access?
If there has to be someone present, is the area accessible?
Once asbestos samples are taken, any questions from the homeowners can be discussed. Also, measuring the area for a future quote can be arranged during the same site visit. After collection, the asbestos analysis is completed, and the results are ready within 24 hours.
Investment Properties
When investment properties require areas of asbestos to be tested, there are extra factors that must be borne in mind before a site visit can be done and the material tested for asbestos.
Is the property looked after privately or by a property manager?
If by a property manager, have they been made aware that asbestos testing is going to be carried out?
Will the company of the property manager be billed?
If the property is overseen by a property manager, they will need to contact and liaise with any tenants for a suitable time for when the property can be accessed for collection. Sometimes, tenants prefer for the asbestos service to contact them directly for an appointment. This is a preferred method, as communication is faster and a suitable time is made promptly.
If you would like to make an appointment with our asbestos testing service, please contact All Construction Services LLC at (610) 673-0769 now, if you live in the Chester, PA region.