Lead and Asbestos Testing
If you’re planning on renovating it’s important to know what kind of material is behind your walls. Asbestos is often found in drywall mud and popcorn ceilings as well as plaster walls, especially in older builds.
What Makes Asbestos Dangerous?
According to Health Canada, the health risks associated with asbestos are not determined by
the amount of asbestos in a product. Asbestos is harmful when the fibers can be inhaled. There are no significant health risks associated with asbestos when its fibers stay intact and enclosed within a product. Victims of asbestos exposures often end up with lung cancer or other harmful lung problems. Common residential asbestos is often found:
- Insulation
- Textured paint and patching compounds
- Paper, Millboard and cement sheets used around wood-burning stoves
- Vinyl and vinyl-sheet flooring and adhesives
- Hot-water and steam-pipe taping and insulation
What Makes Asbestos Dangerous?
According to Health Canada, the health risks associated with asbestos are not determined by
the amount of asbestos in a product. Asbestos is harmful when the fibers can be inhaled. There are no significant health risks associated with asbestos when its fibers stay intact and enclosed within a product. Victims of asbestos exposures often end up with lung cancer or other harmful lung problems. Common residential asbestos is often found:
- Insulation
- Textured paint and patching compounds
- Paper, Millboard and cement sheets used around wood-burning stoves
- Vinyl and vinyl-sheet flooring and adhesives
- Hot-water and steam-pipe taping and insulation
Worried About Lead in Your Home? You Should Be—Especially If It Was Built Before 1960.
Many homes, businesses, and institutions in the Toronto-Ottawa-Montreal corridor still contain materials with hazardous lead—especially those built before the 1960s, when lead-based paint was still common. Despite being banned decades ago, lead exposure remains a serious concern, as public health incidents like Flint, Michigan have shown.
Planning a renovation? Disturbing old paint or materials can release toxic lead dust. Before you start, protect your family’s health—book a professional lead test with Trott Home Services.
Worried About Lead in Your Home? You Should Be—Especially If It Was Built Before 1960.
Many homes, businesses, and institutions in the Toronto-Ottawa-Montreal corridor still contain materials with hazardous lead—especially those built before the 1960s, when lead-based paint was still common. Despite being banned decades ago, lead exposure remains a serious concern, as public health incidents like Flint, Michigan have shown.
Planning a renovation? Disturbing old paint or materials can release toxic lead dust. Before you start, protect your family’s health—book a professional lead test with Trott Home Services.
When Should You Test for Mold? Sooner Than You Think.
Whether you’re preparing to sell your home or you’ve just noticed a musty smell, a professional mold inspection is a smart move. Mold exposure can seriously affect your health—especially for those with asthma, allergies, or sensitivities. Symptoms like coughing, wheezing, skin irritation, and itchy eyes may all be signs of hidden mold in your living space.
Mold is everywhere—but it thrives in damp, dark places. While you can’t avoid mold entirely, you can control it. Early testing helps detect issues before they escalate, so you can take preventive action and breathe easier.
Book your inspection with Trott Home Services and protect your home—and your health.
When Should You Test for Mold? Sooner Than You Think.
Whether you’re preparing to sell your home or you’ve just noticed a musty smell, a professional mold inspection is a smart move. Mold exposure can seriously affect your health—especially for those with asthma, allergies, or sensitivities. Symptoms like coughing, wheezing, skin irritation, and itchy eyes may all be signs of hidden mold in your living space.
Mold is everywhere—but it thrives in damp, dark places. While you can’t avoid mold entirely, you can control it. Early testing helps detect issues before they escalate, so you can take preventive action and breathe easier.
Book your inspection with Trott Home Services and protect your home—and your health.
Contact Us to have a Lead and Asbestos
Living with asbestos or lead can have serious effects on your health. Have one of our certified technicians inspect your home today.