Commercial & Residential
asbestos testing in Colorado
Testing is the Only Way to Identify Asbestos
visual assumptions are not enough.
Do Not Disturb
- Lung Cancer
- Mesothelioma
- Asbestosis
A Modern Problem
While homes built before 1980 are most likely to contain asbestos, ACMs were only banned in the U.S. as of March 2024.
Commercial Compliance
Asbestos is highly regulated by the EPA & Colorado Dept of Public Health. All remodel, renovation & demolition projects in CO require an asbestos inspection regardless of age of construction.
Asbestos Testing Process
1
Quote & Schedule
2
Samples & Testing
3
Fast Results
Where Does
Asbestos Hide?
Roofing & Siding Shingles
Insulation (Homes built 1930-1950)
Textured Paint
Wall & Ceiling Patching Compounds (Banned in 1977)
Artificial Ashes & Embers in Gas Fireplaces
Walls & Floors by Wood-Burning Stoves
Vinyl Floor Tiles & Adhesives
Coverings on Hot Water & Steam Pipes
Oil & Coal Furnace Insulation
Ductwork & HVAC System
Flooring
Ceiling Tiles
Where Does
Asbestos Hide?
Roofing &
Siding Shingles
Insulation
(Homes built 1930-1950)
Textured
Paint
Wall & Ceiling
Patching Compounds (Banned in 1977)
Artificial Ashes
& Embers in Gas Fireplaces
Walls & Floors
by Wood-Burning Stoves
Vinyl Floor
Tiles & Adhesives
Coverings on
Hot Water & Steam Pipes
Oil & Coal
Furnace Insulation
Ductwork & HVAC
System
Flooring
Ceiling
Tiles
Once inhaled, asbestos fibers cannot be removed through
medical treatment. Are you and your family safe?
Know for sure with asbestos testing.
Asbestos Testing & Abatement Services
in Colorado
Asbestos
Testing
- Single Family Residential
- Commercial
- Multifamily Properties
- Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
- AHERA School Asbestos
- Management Plans
- Childcare Facilities
Permit
Inspections
- Full or Partial Demo
- Whole House Surveys
- Renovations & Restorations
- Flooring & Roofing
Abatement Project
Management & Design
- State-Certified Abatement Contractor Recommendations*
- Asbestos Air Monitoring During Removal
- Asbestos Abatement Clearance Testing with onsite results
*Colorado law mandates that State-Certified Air Monitoring Specialists not offer direct abatement services.
There’s no room for asbestos assumptions during a
home renovation or demolition.
Asbestos Types & Testing Standards
Our trained specialists follow all Colorado State DORA, CDPHE & U.S. EPA regulations for single family residential,
commercial, multifamily HUD, childcare & school properties.
Single Family Home Construction: The 32 sq ft Rule
EPA requires asbestos testing for any material that will be present in over 32 square feet of a single family residential dwelling, 3 square feet of a school, and 160 square feet of a commercial space.
Surfacing
- Testing Requirements based on Amount of Material Present:
- 3 Samples: 0-1000 sq ft
- 5 Samples: 1000-5000 sq ft
- 7 Sample Minimum: 5000+ sq ft
- Common ACMs: Drywall, joint compound, plaster, stucco, wall texture
Thermal System Insulation (TSI)
- 3 Sample Minimum per Material
- Common ACMs: Thermal Insulator, Boiler pipe, duct wrap, duct tape, anything insulating a heating source
Miscellaneous
- 2 Samples per Material
- Common ACMs.- Flooring, ceiling tile, Insulation, siding, window glazing
Hear What M.A.R.S. Environmental Clients Have to Say
We’ve been safeguarding air quality for Coloradans for over 20 years.
I highly recommend M.A.R.S. Environmental for testing and remediation work. They are extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and reliable. As a Realtor, my transactions often require their service and I have used them many times. They are my trusted experts!
Sherry C.
Boulder, CO.
Every basement remodel we complete we have M.A.R.S. Environmental test for Radon and mitigate when necessary. They are professional, clean, responsive and price competitive. I highly recommend M.A.R.S. Environmental.
Tyson R.
Boulder, CO.
Every basement remodel we complete we have M.A.R.S. Environmental test for Radon and mitigate when necessary. They are professional, clean, responsive and price competitive. I highly recommend M.A.R.S. Environmental.
Grant R.
Boulder, CO.
M.A.R.S. Environmental are truly the best. They are responsive, professional an amazing to work with. I would highly recommend Certified AIQ to everybody. You will not be disappointed working with this company.
Stephany O.
Boulder, CO.
Great experience working with the team here. We had a slightly tricky radon mitigation job (old house, many layers, etc.) and they were with us every step of the way.
Jeremiah E.
Boulder, CO.
We used M.A.R.S. Environmental for a complex radon mitigation issue in our historic house, built in 1892. They installed a unique mitigation system that is doing a fantastic job with a difficult basement. Highly recommend!
Donny M.
Boulder, CO.
Highly recommend!
Our house was in the heart of the Eaton Fire. It was left standing but smoke damaged. For four months, our insurer downplayed the health risks, offering to essentially wet wipe the walls and vacuum our bed after their own test found lead. They didn't address VOCs, SVOCs, heavy metals, though.
We knew that getting our own testing was the only way to push for a more thorough remediation. M.A.R.S came highly recommended by fire survivors in Colorado, also by local word of mouth, even by other industrial hygeniests and folks at United Policy Holders.
Jeanine fit us into one of the weekend trips she'd been doing to the Eaton Fire Scar this spring. And she tailored our tests to address our needs for our claim, and our financial limits. She asked for our prior test results so she could make sure she was only running tests we needed.
On the day, she showed up early. I was thrilled when she said we didn't need to enter the house. Also, her team wore protective gear. (For four months, everyone -- the insurance adjuster, other IH's, and others -- would enter the house casually, often with no masks or PPE, as if it were no big deal. I felt subtly peer-pressured to go in unmasked myself, to take and wash things, and now regret it.)
The results took a while, but the labs have been swamped, and M.A.R.S. was in touch. And when the results did come in, the level of detail and care with which Jeanine laid out her report was remarkable. And her explanations of results rigorously supported her recomendations. She included and referred to all the prior results. And she is up to date on current and emerging science and standards.
In many ways, the new results were bad news (the highest levels of Dioxins she'd seen in the area as well as Beryllium, which we're now learning has shown up in unprecedented levels in the Eaton Soot and Ash), but at least we are now armed with data.
I'm trying to think of constructive criticism, but I really just feel gratitude for Jeanine, Rebecca, and the whole team.
We're still going to have to fight to get the insurance to follow her recommendations so it's all still an ongoing nightmare. That said, the two moments of greatest relief I've felt since the fire were, first, when the M.A.R.S. team showed up at our house, and then later, when Jeannine sent our results. She's smart and talented, and I believe that she does this work because she genuinely cares about protecting people's health. She's a methodical hero :), a literal lifesaver!
I received appointment reminders via text and email. The tester/employee showed up on time and I received a results phone call within 24 hours. I know I'll receive the emailed results within another work day, but they were able to call and give me the peace of mind sooner rather than later.
If you're looking for a quick and professional company, I'd highly recommend MARS Environmental.
FAQs
First, determine the condition of the ACM. If there is no current damage, and future damage is highly unlikely, it can be best to simply leave the ACM alone. On the other hand, if there is any damage at all, or if disturbance is likely or forthcoming, consult with a licensed abatement professional immediately. M.A.R.S. Environmental can help design and manage the abatement project, and recommend a high-quality local abatement specialist.
We Offer Testing & Remediation Anywhere in Colorado &
the Denver Metro Area:
- Anthem
- Arvada
- Boulder
- Brandywine
- Brighton
- Broadlands
- Broomfield Country Club
- Central Park/ Stapleton
- Commerce City
- Cotton Creek
- Country Estates
- Erie
- Five Points
- Golden
- Highland
- Jefferson Park
- Lafayette
- Legacy Ridge
- Longmont
- Louisville
- North Park
- McKay Landing
- Northglenn
- Reunion
- Sloans Lake
- Stratford Lakes
- Superior
- Thornton
- Westlake Village
- Westminster
- 115th and Kendall
