Asbestos Testing & Abatement
Laboratory testing of suspect material, then certified removal under sealed containment — with written results before and after.
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Edmonton · Alberta-wide
Asbestos detection and removal, done to code.
Global Building Services Limited handles asbestos testing, abatement and demolition for homes, businesses and institutions across Alberta — with certified crews, sealed containment and full documentation at handover.
Free quote
Three fields. We call you back within one business day.
Certified abatement team
Trained and certified for controlled asbestos removal.
Alberta OHS compliant
Every job follows provincial occupational health and safety code.
Insured and WCB covered
Liability insurance and Workers' Compensation coverage in force.
Rapid response
Emergency and post-disaster crews mobilised across the Edmonton area.
What we do
Specialised services for hazardous materials
From a single popcorn ceiling to a full commercial strip-out, every job follows the same controlled process.
Selective Interior Demolition
Strip out exactly what needs to go — walls, ceilings, fixtures — while the structure and everything you are keeping stay intact.
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Removal of Contaminated Materials
Popcorn ceilings, old carpet, damaged insulation — the finishes most likely to hide asbestos, mould or volatile compounds.
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Partial or Full Basement Demolition
Clearing a finished basement back to structure — the space most likely to combine asbestos, mould and unpermitted work.
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Post-Construction & Post-Disaster Cleaning
Deep cleaning after building work, and decontamination after fire, flood or smoke damage.
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Construction Project Management
Coordination of trades, permits and schedule from design through to delivery — with one point of accountability.
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Why it matters
Asbestos is not a renovation detail. It is a legal obligation.
In Alberta, any building built or renovated before 1990 may contain asbestos. Disturbing it without testing exposes occupants, workers and the owner — and the liability sits with the owner.
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Testing before demolition is mandatory
Alberta’s occupational health and safety code requires an asbestos assessment before any renovation or demolition that could disturb suspect material.
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Improper removal spreads contamination
Dry-scraping a textured ceiling releases fibres through an entire building. Cleaning up afterwards costs several times what controlled removal would have.
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Documentation protects the sale
Buyers, insurers and lenders ask for abatement records. We hand over a complete file — assessment, disposal manifests and clearance results.
How we work
A controlled process, every time
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Assessment and sampling
We inspect the site and send suspect material to an accredited laboratory. You get the results in writing before any work is quoted.
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Containment
Sealed enclosures, negative air pressure and decontamination units are set up before a single surface is touched.
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Controlled removal
Certified technicians in full protective equipment remove the material wet, bag it, and label it for regulated disposal.
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Clearance and handover
The area is cleaned, air-tested where required, and released. You receive disposal manifests and clearance documentation.
Nos Réalisations
Chantiers en Images
Transparence totale — de la démolition jusqu'à la livraison finale.
Plancher
Installation Vinyle Luxe
Sous-sol résidentiel — Edmonton
Rénovation
Rénovation Complète
Murs, plancher, finition
Résultat
Livraison Finale
Sous-sol entièrement rénové
Structure
Reconstruction Structurelle
Ossature bois exposée — plomberie et câblage intégrés — Projet commercial Edmonton
Désamiantage
Équipe Certifiée
Confinement • OSHA • Alberta OHS
⚠ Amiante
Zone de Confinement
DANGER ASBESTOS — Heartland Edmonton
Équipe
Nos Professionnels
Installation plancher certifiée
Client feedback
What property owners say
“Exceptional, fast, and professional service. I would recommend Global Building Services Limited without hesitation!”
Julien Crispin
Where we work
Based in Edmonton, working throughout Alberta. Crews reach most of the metropolitan area within 60 km on the same day.
- Edmonton
- Sherwood Park
- St. Albert
- Spruce Grove
- Leduc
- Beaumont
- Fort Saskatchewan
- Stony Plain
- Devon
- Nisku
Travel beyond the Edmonton metropolitan area is quoted with the job — nothing appears on the invoice that was not agreed in advance.
Common questions
Before you call
The questions we are asked most often about testing, cost and timelines.
How do I know if my building contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by looking. Asbestos fibres are microscopic and were mixed into dozens of ordinary building products. The only reliable answer comes from laboratory analysis of a sample. As a rule of thumb, any building in Alberta built or renovated before 1990 should be tested before renovation or demolition work disturbs suspect material.
Is asbestos testing required by law before renovation?
Alberta’s occupational health and safety legislation requires an employer to identify asbestos-containing material before work that could disturb it. In practice this means an assessment is required before renovation or demolition of buildings likely to contain asbestos. The obligation and the liability sit with the property owner and the contractor, not with the occupant.
Which materials most often contain asbestos?
The most common in Alberta homes are textured « popcorn » ceilings, vinyl floor tiles and their adhesive, pipe and duct insulation, drywall joint compound, vermiculite attic insulation, and older roofing and siding products. Cement board and some electrical panels also contain it.
Is asbestos dangerous if I leave it alone?
Generally no. Asbestos that is intact, sealed and undisturbed does not release fibres and poses little risk. The danger arises when the material is damaged, deteriorating, or cut, sanded, drilled or scraped. That is why removal is recommended before renovation — and why we never advise disturbing suspect material to « check » what it is.
Do I have to move out during the work?
It depends on the scope. Small, well-isolated removals can often proceed with occupants remaining in unaffected parts of the building. Larger abatements, and anything involving friable material or shared ventilation, usually require the area — and sometimes the whole unit — to be vacated. We tell you which applies to your situation before work begins, not on the day.
Not sure whether you have asbestos?
Send us a photo of the material and the age of the building. We will tell you whether testing is warranted — at no charge.