Not sure if asbestos, lead, or radon is putting your property at risk?

In most cases, yes. Many building materials installed before the 1980s (floor tiles, insulation, roofing materials, drywall compounds) may contain asbestos. Testing before work begins confirms whether asbestos-containing materials are present and helps ensure the project proceeds safely.

Lead testing is worth considering for homes and buildings constructed before 1978, properties undergoing renovation or repainting, rental units, schools, and any space where occupants, especially children, may come into contact with painted or coated surfaces.

Testing is the only reliable way to confirm whether elevated radon levels are present. Radon is an invisible, odorless gas that can accumulate in any property regardless of age, construction type, or geography. Short-term and long-term tests are both available.

Testing identifies whether asbestos is present. A sample is collected and analyzed by a certified lab to confirm the material and its asbestos content. Removal (also called abatement) is the controlled process of safely handling or encapsulating asbestos-containing material when it must be disturbed or eliminated.

Most environmental testing is non-intrusive and does not require occupants to leave. For radon testing, normal occupancy continues throughout the collection period. When material samples need to be collected (such as for asbestos testing), the area near the sample point is typically cleared briefly. Access requirements are confirmed before scheduling.

Turnaround depends on the test type. Radon tests require a minimum collection period, typically 48 hours for a short-term test. Sample analysis results for asbestos and lead are typically returned within a few business days of collection. When a deadline is driving the schedule, that timeline is discussed at the time of booking.

The next step depends on the finding and the situation. For asbestos, results indicate whether asbestos-containing materials are present; that information guides decisions about abatement, encapsulation, or safe management. For lead, findings determine the scope of any needed remediation. For elevated radon above the EPA action level (4 pCi/L), a mitigation system is typically the appropriate next step. Results come with guidance on what happens next.

Peerless Environmental serves residential, commercial, and institutional properties across the Southeast. Use the location finder below to confirm your area and connect with the local team.

Yes. If an inspection flagged asbestos, lead, or radon concerns, we can help confirm the findings, clarify what they mean, and coordinate the appropriate next step: further testing, abatement, or mitigation. Bring the inspection report and we will walk through it with you.

Yes. Real estate professionals and property managers are among the most common clients we work with. We understand transaction timelines and occupied-property logistics. Clear reports, flexible scheduling, and documentation that holds up at closing are part of how we work.