Asbestos, mould and water-damage services in Scarborough

Mostly 1950s–1970s is the typical build era here. This is prime asbestos-era housing. Almost the entire residential build-out predates the phase-out, so vermiculite attic fill, floor tile and mastic, duct wrap and textured ceilings are all realistic finds in an unrenovated Scarborough home.

Most Scarborough calls are vermiculite in attics, layered basement finishes, basement flooding and sewer backup and duct and pipe insulation. Loose-fill attic insulation from this era can contain asbestos. It should be tested, not disturbed — and never handled while running ducts or pot lights.

If the building predates roughly 1990 and the work will cut, sand or break into walls, ceilings or floors, yes — a laboratory test on a sample is the only way to know what is being disturbed. In Ontario, asbestos work is classified Type 1, 2 or 3 under O. Reg. 278/05, and which type applies depends on that result. Nothing should be removed on the strength of a guess.

Agincourt, Malvern, West Hill, Guildwood, Birch Cliff, Cliffside and the rest of Scarborough, along with Toronto, the GTA and Hamilton. Most Scarborough properties have a private driveway and side access, which makes containment, negative-air setup and bin placement straightforward. For the apartment blocks along the main corridors we coordinate with property management for elevator and loading access before the day of work.