Asbestos testing for The Colony homes.
Much of The Colony was built as a planned community starting in the 1970s. If your house is one of the originals, the ceilings, flooring and wall texture are worth testing before you remodel.
Residential only. Certified asbestos inspector. NVLAP-accredited lab. Results in as little as 24 hours.
The Colony's original homes date to the 1970s.
The Colony started as a large planned community in the 1970s and incorporated in 1977. Many of its original neighborhoods were built quickly over the following decade, often with the same textured ceilings, sheet vinyl and drywall finishes used across the region at the time.
Those are exactly the materials people tend to tear out first when they update an older house. Testing before a ceiling scrape or flooring job tells you whether you can do the work yourself or need an abatement contractor.
Where asbestos tends to hide in The Colony homes
- 1970sPopcorn ceilings, drywall joint compound, wall texture
- Early 1980sSheet vinyl and backing, floor tile mastic
- Any ageOlder flooring buried under newer layers
Built after the mid-1980s? Asbestos is much less likely. Call or text and I'll help you decide whether testing is worth it.
How testing works in The Colony
Call or text
Tell me about the house and what you're planning. You'll get a quote up front.
I collect samples
I come to your The Colony home and take small samples with minimal mess.
Accredited lab
Every sample goes to an NVLAP-accredited laboratory.
Written results
A clear report, often in as little as 24 hours, ready for contractors, buyers or sellers.
Price depends on how many materials need sampling. Houses only. I don't test commercial buildings.
Get a quoteThe Colony asbestos testing questions
Do houses from the 1980s have asbestos?
Some do. Asbestos didn't disappear from building products overnight, and older stock kept being installed into the 1980s. Testing is the only way to know for sure.
I want to scrape my popcorn ceiling. What should I do first?
Get it tested before you wet it or scrape it. If it's positive, don't disturb it; I'll explain your options. If it's negative, you can plan the job with peace of mind.
Do you serve The Colony and nearby towns?
Yes, all of The Colony plus Little Elm, Lewisville, Frisco and Oak Point.
More answers on the main FAQ.
Also testing homes in
Plus about 30 miles around Providence Village. See the full service area.
Don't guess. Test.
(940) 465-6389Call or text to schedule residential asbestos testing in The Colony. Testing starts at $225.