Asbestos management in Ottawa and Gatineau
ecoPlus Services supports property owners, building managers and construction teams with asbestos identification, sampling and safe management in Ottawa and Gatineau.
Safe management of asbestos
On construction sites, many jobs can expose workers to asbestos dust. For example, the removal of interior coverings (plaster, stucco, insulation, etc.) containing asbestos or the cutting and drilling of vinyl tiles can be problematic.
Our safe asbestos management services include:
- Identification, sampling and characterization
- Protocol, verification and post-decontamination attestation
- Air tests during decontamination work
- Post decontamination check
- Vermiculite
Some building materials may contain asbestos. Asbestos may have been added during the manufacture of these materials or they may contain it naturally. These materials can be:
- heat insulators
- fiber cement materials (exterior cladding panels, soffit panels, pipes, etc.)
- plaster, stucco, roughcast and other decorative finishes
- cement-backed vinyl floor tiles and their adhesives
- ceiling tiles and their adhesives and suspended ceiling panels
- gypsum board and joint compounds
- roofing asphalt shingles and roofing felt
- various insulation (boiler, ventilation duct) and vermiculite insulation
The presence of asbestos is rarely indicated on the material containing it. Professional verification helps owners plan work with better information and reduce risk for occupants and workers.
A service matched to the building and planned work
ecoPlus Services provides asbestos identification, sampling and characterization of materials that may contain asbestos. Depending on the assignment, our team can also prepare a written abatement protocol, conduct air testing during the work, monitor the worksite and perform post-remediation verification.
Samples are analyzed by accredited laboratories. Before work begins, a phone or email discussion helps us define the affected materials, the planned work and the appropriate protocol, followed by a service proposal that clearly sets out the scope and expected costs.
Service area and experience
Our regular service area covers Gatineau, Ottawa, the Outaouais and Eastern Ontario. For commercial, institutional, industrial, multi-residential or mining projects whose scope supports the travel required for our technologists, we also work elsewhere in Quebec and Ontario. Feasibility, scheduling and any travel or accommodation costs are confirmed before the service proposal is prepared. Complex residential or multi-building projects outside our regular service area may also be considered. See our environmental service areas across Quebec and Ontario.
Since 2002, ecoPlus Services has assessed more than 30,000 buildings. Each of our technologists has more than 10 years of experience in their field, and our team works with accredited laboratories.
Frequently asked questions
How long does asbestos laboratory analysis usually take?
Standard laboratory processing generally takes 5 to 7 business days. Our team normally provides an initial verbal update on the day results are received or the next business day. The written report generally follows within 1 to 4 business days, depending on complexity.
Tell us about the building and the planned work
Provide the property address, approximate year of construction, planned work and materials of concern. We will confirm the appropriate service and protocol before preparing the service proposal.