Asbestos Testing Services in Lawton, OK
Sampling and lab testing for older homes and buildings, so you know what is in the walls before the work starts.
Call (580) 585-2367 to ask about asbestos testing, or request an estimate online.
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Asbestos Testing Services in Lawton, OK: Find Out Before You Open the Wall
Lawton was incorporated in 1901, and a city that old has plenty of buildings that went up when asbestos was still common in building materials. If your home was built before 1975, it could have asbestos hiding in the walls, and you will not know until the material is tested.
We take samples, send them to a third-party tester, and go over the results with you. Then you can plan your project with the facts in hand, instead of finding out in the middle of it.
Which Project Are You Planning?
Renovating a Room or a Whole House
Before you tear into walls or rip up old flooring, test the materials you will be disturbing.
- Sampling of walls, flooring, and insulation from different areas of the home
- Results that tell you what is in the areas you plan to change
- A plan for the project built on the report, not a guess
Demolishing a Structure
A demolition disturbs everything in the building at once.
- Samples from the parts of the structure that will come down
- A written report you can hand to the crew doing the work
- A starting point for deciding how the materials should be handled
Repairing Damage
A repair often means opening a wall or lifting a floor in a building that was not built yesterday.
- Testing of the specific materials the repair will touch
- Results before the repair, so the work does not stir up something unexpected
- Answers for insurance conversations and contractor bids that depend on what the materials are
How Our Asbestos Testing Works
- You call, and we talk through the project. Tell us what you plan to renovate, repair, or demolish.
- We take samples. We collect them from walls, flooring, and insulation in different areas of the building.
- A third-party tester analyzes them. The tester sends the results back to us.
- We review the report with you. We explain what was found and where.
- You decide what comes next. The results help determine the methods for removal and remodeling.
Asbestos Inspection in Lawton, OK: What the Results Change
An asbestos inspection is only useful if the results change what you do. Here is how they tend to play out.
- Nothing is found in the work area. You can plan the project knowing the testing came first.
- Asbestos is found where you plan to work. The report shows where, so removal can happen before the remodel starts. Our asbestos removal service picks up from there.
- The wall is open and something else turns up. If you find water damage or growth on a surface, mold testing and removal is a separate service we also provide.
If you are budgeting, you can read what asbestos testing costs for a Lawton home before you call.
Our Services in Lawton, OK
Asbestos testing is one of four services we offer from our Lawton office. Each one has its own page with the details.
Asbestos Testing & Removal
We sample walls, flooring, and insulation, have a third-party tester analyze the samples, and review the report with you. When the results call for it, we handle the removal, too.
- Asbestos testing and professional asbestos surveys for homes and businesses
- Removal planned from the results of the report
- Best before a renovation, demolition, or repair
The full process, from sampling to removal, is laid out under
asbestos testing and removal.
Mold Testing & Removal
We assess the building, send samples to a professional lab, and remediate the problem areas if the results come back positive. Mold often sits where you cannot see it.
- Under kitchen cabinets, tubs, and showers
- In damp crawl spaces and behind drywall or insulation
- Under carpets and flooring
If water damage has you worried, start with
mold testing and removal.
Infection Control
Our air fogging service is for homes and offices that want more than a wipe-down of the surfaces.
- Air fogging that reaches the air, ductwork, and ventilation systems
- COVID-19 disinfection for homes and businesses
- One visit for the whole space, not one room at a time
Homes and offices that want air fogging can start with
infection control and call with questions.
Grow House Cleanup
We clean properties where marijuana has been grown or sold, so the building can be used again. The work covers the interior, including sheetrock, fixtures, and doors, and the removal of THC traces and residue.
- Interior cleaning of walls, fixtures, doors, and other surfaces
- Estimates so you know what to expect
- A schedule and budget we fit to your situation
Owners preparing to sell, rent, or move into a property can ask about
grow house cleanup.
Why Property Owners in Lawton Test First
- Older construction. A city incorporated in 1901 has homes and buildings from many eras, and the pre-1975 ones are the most likely to have asbestos in their materials.
- Storm repairs. Lawton sits in Tornado Alley, and an F4 tornado struck the southern part of the city in 1957. A repair after a storm can open up older materials, so testing first is safer than guessing.
- Plans that depend on the answer. A bid, a schedule, and a budget all change if asbestos turns up halfway through.
Why Choose MJ Enterprises for Asbestos Testing Services
- Locally owned and operated. Our office is in Lawton, and we answer the phone Monday through Friday
- More than 40 years of experience. We have helped homeowners and business owners with asbestos for decades
- Independent analysis. A third-party tester analyzes your samples
- A report we walk through with you. You get an explanation, not just a document
- One company for testing and removal. If the results call for removal, you do not have to start over with someone new
Where We Work
Marlow is one of the towns we serve, along with:
Altus, OK
Anadarko, OK
Ardmore, OK
Chickasha, OK
Duncan, OK
Elk City, OK
Frederick, OK
Lawton, OK
Marlow, OK
Wichita Falls, TX
Tell us what you plan to renovate, repair, or demolish, and we will walk you through the testing.
Call
(580) 585-2367 or
contact us online
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my house has asbestos?
You cannot tell by looking at it. Asbestos can hide in walls, flooring, and insulation, and the only way to know is to have samples tested. A home built before 1975 could have it.
How is asbestos testing done?
We take samples of walls, flooring, and insulation from different areas of the property. A third-party tester analyzes them, and we review the report with you.
How much does asbestos testing cost in Lawton, OK?
The cost depends on the property and how many areas need sampling, so we give you an estimate after we hear about your project. Call (580) 585-2367 or send a request through our website.
Do I need asbestos testing before a renovation?
We recommend it for any older home before you open walls or pull up flooring. Federal EPA rules for demolitions and renovations exclude residential buildings with four or fewer dwelling units, but they cover larger buildings, so owners of apartment buildings and commercial property should confirm their requirements before work begins.
What happens if asbestos is found in my home?
The report shows where it is, and the results help determine the methods for removal and remodeling. If you need removal, we can handle that, too.