Asbestos, Mold & Lead Abatement Contractors Across Calgary
Get matched with local abatement and remediation contractors for asbestos testing and removal, vermiculite insulation, mould inspection and cleanup, lead paint and pre-renovation hazardous materials assessments, and know what the job should cost and what the rules require before you sign.
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Abatement & Remediation Services Across Calgary
What each job involves in Calgary and the published price range where one exists
Asbestos Testing & Sampling
Bulk samples of drywall mud, ceiling texture, floor tile, insulation or siding sent to a lab before you cut, sand or demolish anything in a pre-1990 Calgary home.
- Bulk sampling of drywall mud, ceiling texture and plaster
- Floor tile, sheet vinyl and mastic samples
- Vermiculite and pipe insulation samples
Asbestos Abatement & Removal
Removal of asbestos drywall compound, textured ceilings, floor tile, pipe insulation and siding by trained workers, with the notification, containment and clearance the job needs.
- Drywall joint compound and plaster removal
- Textured and popcorn ceiling removal
- Vinyl floor tile, sheet flooring and mastic
Vermiculite Insulation Removal
Removal of loose vermiculite attic and wall insulation, which can contain asbestos, before an attic renovation, an insulation upgrade or a sale.
- Lab test of a vermiculite sample first
- HEPA vacuum removal under containment
- Attic and block-wall vermiculite
Mold Inspection & Air-Quality Testing
Finding the moisture source behind mold in a Calgary home, measuring how far it has spread, and knowing when air testing is worth paying for and when it is not.
- Moisture source tracing with meters and photos
- Size and extent measured against the Health Canada bands
- Attic, basement and crawlspace checks
Mold Remediation
Removal of mold-damaged drywall, insulation and finishes under containment, drying the space, and fixing the moisture source so it does not come back.
- Containment and HEPA air scrubbing
- Removal of mould-damaged drywall, insulation and carpet
- Cleaning and drying of framing and concrete
Lead Paint Removal
Safe removal or covering of lead-based paint in Calgary homes built before 1960, and on the exteriors of homes built up to 1990, without sanding, heat guns or dust.
- Lab or x-ray testing of painted surfaces
- Chemical stripping or encapsulation instead of sanding
- Dust containment and household protection
Hazardous Materials Assessment
A pre-renovation or pre-demolition survey that identifies asbestos, lead, mold and other hazards room by room, so the permit paperwork and the contractor's scope are right before anyone starts.
- Room-by-room survey of suspect materials
- Sampling and lab analysis included in scope
- Asbestos, lead paint and mould in one report
Post-Abatement Clearance & Air Testing
Independent air sampling and inspection after asbestos abatement, and a post-remediation check after mold work, so you know the space is ready before anyone moves back in.
- Final air sampling inside the containment
- Third-party consultant, independent of the abatement crew
- Clearance letter for the City's demolition inspection
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Pre-1990 houses with drywall mud, stipple ceilings, floor tile and vermiculite that may contain asbestos, basements that get wet in the spring melt, and rules that sit with Alberta OHS and the City of Calgary rather than a contractor licence. Our price ranges, permit and disposal guidance and Remediation IQ answers are written for that.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does asbestos testing cost in Calgary?
Published Calgary-area lab rates read in September 2026 run about $65 to $145 per bulk sample, with packages of several samples priced lower per sample. A renovation usually needs a sample of each different suspect material, so ask how many samples the job needs, whether a written report is included and how long results take.
Does my Calgary house have asbestos?
Alberta's OHS bulletin says a building put up before 1990 has a higher chance that some materials contain asbestos: ceiling tiles, drywall mud, stucco and siding, duct tape and wrap, pipe and mechanical insulation, plaster, roofing, vermiculite insulation, vinyl floor tiles and sheet flooring. You cannot tell by looking. The only way to know is to have the material tested before you disturb it.
Do I need a permit to remove asbestos in Calgary?
The City of Calgary says a building permit is not a permit to perform asbestos abatement work; jurisdiction for the work is with the Government of Alberta. What the City does require is its Asbestos Abatement Form before a building or demolition permit is released for a building put up before 1990, and at a demolition inspection, a copy of the asbestos assessment and a clearance letter. The contractor's duty is the 72-hour notification to Alberta OHS.
Can I clean mold myself?
Health Canada says a small problem, one to three patches each under one square metre, can be cleaned by a healthy person with water and dish detergent, wearing safety glasses, a disposable N95 respirator and household gloves. There is no need for bleach. Medium problems, more than three patches or a patch between one and three square metres, and extensive growth over three square metres are the ones to hand to a contractor, and porous materials such as drywall and carpet typically have to be removed rather than cleaned.