Commercial Asbestos Inspection & Abatement Services

Asbestos testing, removal, and abatement for industrial worksites.

With its known exposure effects, asbestos presents a health and compliance risk. SITEX offers end-to-end asbestos inspection and abatement solutions for industrial facilities, commercial, institutional, and public buildings.

When You Need Comprehensive Asbestos Testing and Inspection

When testing is required or recommended:

Prior to Renovation or Demolition

Regulatory mandate: OSHA and EPA require testing in buildings before any renovation, demolition, or repair work that might disturb building materials.
Common trigger areas: ceiling tiles, pipe insulation, flooring, HVAC systems

When Purchasing or Leasing Older Facilities

Buyers, tenants, or risk managers need to know potential liabilities and abatement costs before signing contracts.

After Discovery of Suspect Materials

If maintenance crews or contractors discover materials that could contain asbestos (e.g., crumbly pipe lagging, old floor tiles), testing is often the first step before resuming work.

Periodic Compliance Inspections

Many institutions (e.g., school districts) are required to perform periodic inspections under laws like AHERA (Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act).

Employee Health Concerns or Air Quality Complaints

If workers report unexplained respiratory issues or if air quality monitoring raises concerns, asbestos testing may be part of a broader industrial hygiene investigation.

Post-Abatement Verification

After asbestos removal, clearance air sampling is the only way to certify that a space is safe for re-occupancy.

Insurance or Risk Assessment Requirements

Insurance underwriters may require asbestos testing documentation during risk evaluations for older buildings.

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Looking for Residential Asbestos Services?

SITEX does not offer residential home inspections.
Our team specializes in safety, environmental and other services for industrial, institutional, and commercial properties.

Expert Abatement Design Focused on Regulatory Compliance

Designing an asbestos abatement plan is more than a technical process — it’s a risk management strategy. SITEX creates tailored abatement designs that meet regulatory demands while minimizing disruption to operations.

Site-Specific Abatement Planning

Assess building function and occupancy schedules (e.g., active manufacturing lines, school sessions).
Identify risk zones and high-priority exposure areas.
Determine access logistics, containment needs, and phasing
- Scheduling for business continuity
Integrate exposure controls and safety protocols

Regulatory Alignment (OSHA, EPA, State/Local)

OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101: Worker protection and exposure limits
EPA NESHAP: Demolition/renovation compliance
AHERA (for schools): Required asbestos management planning and re-inspections
ASHARA: Expanded AHERA Regulations
Integration with local/state-specific requirements (e.g., permitting, disposal)

Abatement Plan Documentation and Readiness

Detailed abatement plan submitted for approval (e.g., to building owners, contractors, or regulatory agencies)
Emergency response protocols and contingencies included
Support for permitting and third-party oversight

Precision Industrial Asbestos Removal

SITEX executes inspections and removals with precision, ensuring safety for all stakeholders and confidence in regulatory compliance.

Removal Execution with Safety Controls

Our teams implement stringent protocols that protect workers, building occupants, and operations from uncontrolled exposure.
- Controlled demolition or removal performed under negative pressure containment
- Use of wet methods to reduce airborne fiber release
- Full PPE compliance for abatement personnel
- Real-time air monitoring as required

What We Look for and How We Find It

What we look for: friable vs. non-friable materials
State of the art sampling protocols
- Site Walkthrough as Assessment
- Material Sampling
- Sample distribution
- Lab analysis
- Documentation and reporting

Site Coordination and Facility Collaboration

We treat asbestos removal like a surgical operation — coordinated, contained, and carefully managed within live environments.
- Pre-removal briefings with facility managers, contractors, and stakeholders
- Work zone demarcation and restricted access protocols
- Phased execution when facilities remain partially operational

The High Cost of Cutting Corners to Save Money

Companies sometimes view an asbestos inspection as overly cautious or an unnecessary expense. But the opposite often turns out to be true.

In one example, a facility planned to demolish an old boiler but chose to forgo a pre-demolition asbestos inspection. Shortly after starting the job, asbestos was discovered inside the unit. With the material now exposed, abatement became mandatory. The demolition crew, citing unsafe conditions, halted work and left the site. What began as a routine project spiraled into a $30,000 remediation effort, all triggered by skipping a $2,000 inspection.

Asbestos Inspection Frequently Asked Questions

Asbestos testing is required before any renovation, demolition, or repair work that could disturb building materials. It’s also required for compliance under regulations like OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101, EPA NESHAP, and AHERA (for schools). Testing may also be needed during property transactions, risk assessments, or in response to air quality complaints.

Most inspections can be completed in one day, depending on the size and complexity of the facility. However, sample analysis by an accredited lab typically takes 1–7 business days.

Common asbestos-containing materials in industrial and institutional settings include pipe insulation, boiler lagging, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, wallboard joint compound, HVAC duct wrap, and roofing felts. Both friable and non-friable forms may be present in older facilities.

SITEX designs all inspections and abatement activities to minimize disruption. We offer phased execution and containment strategies that allow many facilities to remain operational during the process.

You’ll receive a full lab report with chain-of-custody documentation, a risk assessment summary, and regulatory-compliant clearance results (if abatement occurs). For removal, we also provide site logs, disposal manifests, and final clearance sampling results.

Post-abatement clearance includes air sampling results, inspection checklists, and confirmation that asbestos fiber levels meet EPA and OSHA standards for re-occupancy. This report serves as documented proof of a successful and compliant abatement process.

Yes. SITEX regularly works with school districts, municipal agencies, and public sector clients to manage asbestos compliance in aging facilities. We understand the regulatory frameworks, operational constraints, and documentation standards these environments require.

No. SITEX specializes exclusively in non-residential environments — including industrial worksites, schools, public buildings, and commercial facilities. We do not provide asbestos services for private homes or single-family residential properties.

Why SITEX

20+ years of industrial hygiene experience
Trusted by schools, manufacturers, and municipalities
Emphasize safety-first, compliance-backed service delivery

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