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Asbestos Testing in San Francisco — Pre-1980 Flats, Sampled Today
Victorians, Edwardians, Sunset and Richmond flats: plaster, linoleum backing, boiler insulation and glazing putty sampled today with a 24-hour accredited report.
$350–$475 flat
Covers the visit, contained sampling, chain of custody and the accredited PDF lab report. $50 off with code NEAR50. Rush 4–8 hour handling is an optional add-on confirmed on the call.
- Sampling built for SF flats, in-law units and multi-unit buildings
- Documentation for DBI permits and BAAQMD notification
- Accredited lab report in 24 hours, rush available
- Testing only — no abatement bid attached to the result
Weekday morning slots go first in the city core.
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Where is the property?
San Francisco & the Peninsula · no account, no card. You see the price before anything is booked.
Short answer
Asbestos testing in San Francisco — what you get
Victorians, Edwardians, Sunset and Richmond flats: plaster, linoleum backing, boiler insulation and glazing putty sampled today with a 24-hour accredited report.
- Sampling built for SF flats, in-law units and multi-unit buildings
- Documentation for DBI permits and BAAQMD notification
- Accredited lab report in 24 hours, rush available
- Testing only — no abatement bid attached to the result
Straight answers
The three things San Francisco callers ask first
"It's a tenant-occupied flat."
Sampling is wet, contained and takes minutes per material; tenants stay in place and the area is cleaned before we leave.
"DBI wants documentation for the permit."
The report names material, location, result, collector and lab accession numbers — the form a plan reviewer expects.
"Almost nothing here is post-1980."
Correct, which is why we scope to the cut list: plaster, joint compound, flooring backing, mastic, pipe and boiler insulation.
The overwhelming majority of San Francisco's housing predates 1980, and most has been renovated repeatedly — layering asbestos-era materials.
We test and nothing else. No removal bids, no abatement sales — so a result can never pay us.
Coverage
Same-day dispatch across San Francisco
MissionNoe ValleySunsetRichmondBernal HeightsExcelsiorPotrero HillBayviewHaightMarinaSoMaGlen Park
Structured summary
San Francisco asbestos testing — key facts
| Service | Asbestos testing and sampling only in San Francisco — visit, contained sampling, accredited lab analysis, written PDF report. No abatement, ever. |
|---|---|
| Price | $350–$475 flat. Covers the visit, contained sampling, chain of custody and the accredited PDF lab report. $50 off with code NEAR50. Rush 4–8 hour handling is an optional add-on confirmed on the call. |
| Turnaround | Same-day or next-morning sampling where a tech window is open; written accredited lab results in 24 hours, 4–8 hour rush on confirmation. |
| Area served | Mission, Noe Valley, Sunset, Richmond, Bernal Heights, Excelsior, Potrero Hill, Bayview, Haight, Marina, SoMa, Glen Park |
| Contact | (415) 429-3358 · dispatch@asbestostestingsanfrancisco.com |
FAQ
San Francisco asbestos testing questions
Can you test a tenant-occupied unit?
Yes. Sampling is wet and contained, takes minutes per material, and the sample point is cleaned and patched before we leave.
Do you test plaster and joint compound?
Yes — in SF's pre-war stock these are the two materials most often disturbed by a remodel and most often overlooked.
How much does it cost?
$350–$475 flat. Covers the visit, contained sampling, chain of custody and the accredited PDF lab report. $50 off with code NEAR50. Rush 4–8 hour handling is an optional add-on confirmed on the call.
Do you do the removal?
No. Testing only, which keeps the report independent for your permit, your tenants and your contractor.
Customer reviews
Rated 4.9 out of 5 across every metro we cover
88 verified reviews from homeowners, property managers, contractors and insurance adjusters who needed certified answers fast.
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88 reviews
- 5 out of 5 stars
Kitchen remodel never lost a day
Inspector was here the same afternoon, pulled three samples and the lab report landed in my inbox before the crew showed up the next morning.
David M. · Tucson ·
- 5 out of 5 stars
Straight answer on our popcorn ceiling
1969 ceiling texture and no idea what was in it. The report was plain English with a photo of every sample point, and the $50 came off without me asking twice.
Marisol R. · Oro Valley ·
- 5 out of 5 stars
Fast and professional
Booked at nine, sampled by one. They sealed every spot they touched and vacuumed the area before leaving.
Kevin T. · Houston ·
- 5 out of 5 stars
Insurance wanted documentation
Our carrier asked for lab documentation after a water loss. The chain-of-custody paperwork was exactly what the adjuster needed.
Angela P. · Katy ·
- 4 out of 5 stars
Good value, quick turnaround
Two-minute phone quote with no runaround. Results back inside a day as promised. Only wish weekend slots were easier to grab.
Brandon L. · San Antonio ·
- 5 out of 5 stars
Peace of mind before demo
We were taking out a load-bearing wall in a 1976 house. Negative result and the written report kept the permit moving.
Priya S. · Alamo Heights ·
- 5 out of 5 stars
Honest, zero upsell
They never pitched me removal work. Just testing, results and a clear explanation of what the numbers actually meant.
Jorge A. · Savannah ·
- 5 out of 5 stars
Patient with a nervous homeowner
I was worried about my kids being in the house. The inspector walked me through containment and what was genuinely a risk.
Hannah W. · Pooler ·
Book San Francisco asbestos testing today
$350–$475 flat — agreed before anyone is dispatched. Accredited lab report in 24 hours.
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