Frequently asked questions

The presence of asbestos is not necessarily a cause for concern. Indeed, the particles of asbestos are toxic only when inhaled. If you have a wall of friendliness, as long as you do not do any renovations, you will be safe. However, this wall is likely to pose a problem during the eventual sale of your property.

In general, mold is recognized by the appearance of spots on the contaminated surface. Mold has many colors from white to black and can take different forms (blemishes, dark circles, dust or pollen). In case of doubts, our experts will be able to confirm you, or not, if you have a problem of mold.

It is difficult to estimate the duration of the works since they can vary enormously in proportions. However, we always offer a quote within 48 hours. Since the team works 7 days a week, it is usually possible to have a team deployed very quickly.

It is usually possible to live at home during the work. A tight zone delimiting the works and under negative pressure is installed and closely monitored. In addition, daily air tests are performed in the decontamination zone. We propose to carry out these same tests in the uncontaminated zone to guarantee a peace of mind.

During the works, certain containment measures and various daily analyzes are carried out to confirm the effectiveness of the means of containment. Before the demobilization of our team, a final test is analyzed by an independent laboratory that will confirm the absence of contaminants in your home. If the results do not meet the standards in force, then we resume the work at our expense until a satisfactory analysis is obtained.

Unfortunately, it is not possible to know if a wall is contaminated without a strict test series since the particles are too small to be seen with the naked eye. If you wish to do renovations, we strongly advise you to make sure that your wall is healthy before avoiding unpleasant surprises.

The risks associated with asbestos are directly proportional to the degree of exposure. If you think you have been exposed, it would be prudent to measure the level of contamination in your home and wall and then follow Health Canada's recommendations.

In a case of Radon infiltration, we will not be able to eliminate it. What we will do instead, depending on the situation, is the diversion of it or provide adequate ventilation to allow the instantaneous evacuation of it.

A simple visual inspection does not tell if a vermiculite contains asbestos or not. A laboratory analysis must be done and as long as it has not been done, it must be assumed that it contains for security reasons.

Generally, the presence of asbestos vermiculite is not a problem for health because the fibers of asbestos are generally not agitated by the occupants. In order for the fibers of asbestos present in the vermiculite to become problematic, they must be found in the air.

Absolutely. Moreover, it is common for future buyers of a property to ensure that the home itself is not contaminated. If you want to avoid delays in real estate transactions and a loss of confidence with your future buyers, we strongly advise you to proceed with the decontamination of it.