On-Site Testing in Northgate, WA

The Mobile Lab is AccuGuard’s on-site environmental lab. A technician drives it to your address in Northgate or anywhere else in our territory, collects the samples, and analyzes them right there, using polarized light microscopy for asbestos bulk samples and handheld XRF for lead-based paint. You get written results along with the applicable project and chain-of-custody documentation, without waiting on a courier or an off-site lab queue.

Asbestos bulk samples analyzed in The Mobile Lab are often finished in as little as four hours, on site. XRF lead readings appear during the inspection itself, so you can talk them over with your crew before we pull out of the driveway. Mold results are generally available within one to two business days after collection. Timing holds whether the job sits in Northgate, Redmond, or Everett.

Consider an assessment after water intrusion or a plumbing failure, when you see growth or smell a musty odor, during a sale or lease transaction, or after a remediation crew finishes and you want clearance testing. We provide inspection, air and surface sampling, mold spot sampling of up to three samples, and written surveying and reporting for houses, condos, and commercial buildings alike.

Very likely. The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency states that an AHERA-certified building inspector must conduct an asbestos survey before any renovation project begins, with an exception for owner-occupied single-family remodels. The agency also notes that contractors who remove or handle asbestos must be certified by the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries, and that skipping the required pre-renovation check can bring violation notices and monetary penalties. Our inspectors are AHERA certified.

EPA’s RRP Rule requires anyone paid to disturb painted surfaces in homes, childcare facilities, and preschools built before 1978 to be certified and trained in lead-safe work practices. The Washington State Department of Commerce requires RRP certification for firms and individuals performing renovation, repair, or painting work on pre-1978 homes or child-occupied facilities. Our XRF testing is non-destructive, performed by certified professionals, and gives you readings on the spot.