Pre-Renovation Safety Assesment

Is Your Property Safe to Renovate?

Complete our free environmental risk assessment to evaluate

 the likelihood of encountering asbestos, lead paint, mold, or other environmental hazards 

during your renovation project.

In just a few minutes, you’ll receive a personalized risk assessment
based on your property’s age, renovation plans, and known environmental
indicators, along with recommendations for the next steps before work begins.

Free • Takes less than 2 minutes • Educational purposes only

Risk Assesment

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Where is your property located?

State

City/Town

Question 1 of 7

How old is your property?

Before 1940s

1940-1959

1960-1977

1978-1989

1990-2000

After 2000s

Unsure

What areas do you plan to renovate?

Kitchen

Bathroom

Basement or crawl space

Attic

Exterior / siding / windows

Floors (tile, vinyl, hardwood)

Walls or ceilings

HVAC system

Roof

Have you noticed any of the following?

Popcorn / textured ceilings

9"×9" or 12"×12" floor tiles

Peeling or chipping paint

Musty smell or visible mold

Pipe insulation that looks like grey corrugated cardboard

None of the above

Has your home had water damage or flooding in the past?

Yes — within the last 2 years

Yes — more than 2 years ago

No known water damage

Not sure

What kind of work will be done?

Demolition / tearing out walls or ceilings

Sanding or scraping surfaces

Plumbing work (pipe replacement)

Electrical work (behind walls)

Adding or removing insulation

Painting or stripping paint

Remove flooring

Roofing or Siding removal

Disturbance Risk

What type of property is it?

Single-family home

Condo or townhouse

Multi-family / duplex / triple-decker

Commercial building

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🟢 Low Risk

Based on your responses, your project appears to have a low risk of containing asbestos or other environmental hazards. However, hazardous materials can sometimes remain hidden until renovation work begins.

If you encounter any suspicious materials during your project, or if you would like additional peace of mind, please contact us. Our team can provide professional inspection and testing services to help ensure your project is completed safely.

🟡 Moderate Risk

Based on your responses, your project appears to have a moderate risk of containing asbestos or other environmental hazards. Certain characteristics of your property and planned renovation activities may increase the likelihood of encountering hazardous materials.

To help protect your health, avoid project delays, and ensure compliance with applicable regulations, we strongly recommend scheduling a professional environmental inspection before beginning any renovation or demolition work.

Our team can provide inspection, testing, and consultation services to help identify potential hazards and determine the safest path forward for your project.

🔴 High Risk

Based on your responses, your project appears to have a high risk of containing asbestos or other environmental hazards. Several factors associated with your property and planned work indicate a significant likelihood that hazardous materials may be present and could be disturbed during renovation.

We strongly recommend scheduling a professional environmental inspection before any work begins. Depending on the findings, proper abatement or removal of hazardous materials may be necessary to protect occupants, workers, and the surrounding environment.

Our team can provide comprehensive inspection, testing, abatement, and removal services to help ensure your project proceeds safely and in compliance with all applicable regulations.

⚠️ Popcorn Ceiling
Popcorn ceilings installed before the 1990s may contain asbestos. Avoid scraping, sanding, drilling, or removing the texture until it has been professionally tested.

⚠️ Older Floor Tiles
Vinyl floor tiles measuring 9"×9" or some 12"×12" tiles, along with the adhesive beneath them, may contain asbestos. Avoid breaking, grinding, or sanding these materials before they have been evaluated.

⚠️ Peeling or Chipping Paint
Homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint. Scraping, sanding, or disturbing painted surfaces can create hazardous lead dust. Testing is recommended before renovation.

⚠️ Possible Mold Growth
A persistent musty odor or visible mold may indicate hidden moisture problems. Mold can spread quickly when disturbed and should be professionally assessed before renovation begins.

⚠️ Pipe Insulation
Grey corrugated pipe insulation is one of the most common asbestos-containing building materials. Do not cut, remove, or disturb the insulation until it has been professionally inspected.

⚠️ Previous Water Damage
Past flooding or water damage can conceal mold growth and may have weakened building materials. Areas affected by moisture should be evaluated before demolition or renovation.

⚠️ Dust-Generating Renovation
Demolition, sanding, scraping, or tearing out walls and ceilings can release asbestos fibers, lead dust, silica, and other hazardous materials if present. Testing before work begins is strongly recommended.

⚠️ Insulation Removal
Older insulation may contain asbestos or other hazardous materials. Disturbing insulation without proper testing can release harmful airborne fibers.

⚠️ Roofing or Siding Removal
Older roofing shingles, siding, roofing felt, flashing, and mastics may contain asbestos. Removal work can release hazardous fibers if these materials are disturbed.