FirstPhase Consulting provides hazardous materials consulting, asbestos testing, lead testing, mold assessments, air monitoring, occupational health and safety services, and energy audits throughout British Columbia. Our primary service areas include; Cranbrook and the East Kootenays; Nelson and the West Kootenays; Vernon and the Okanagan.

Most quotes can be provided within one business day. Contact us with your project details and we will prepare a customized proposal.

We work with homeowners, contractors, property managers, municipalities, schools, healthcare facilities, commercial businesses, industrial facilities, and government organizations.

An asbestos survey is typically required before renovation, demolition, maintenance, or disturbance of building materials in structures built before 2010

Common asbestos-containing materials include: Drywall joint compound Vinyl floor tiles Sheet flooring Vermiculite insulation Popcorn ceilings Roofing materials Pipe insulation Mechanical insulation Cement products Textured coatings

No. Asbestos fibers are microscopic and cannot be identified visually. Laboratory analysis is required to determine whether asbestos is present.

Most laboratory results are available within 1–5 business days. Rush analysis may be available for urgent projects.

Yes. FirstPhase operates a CALA-accredited laboratory for asbestos analysis and air monitoring.

Our accredited laboratory provides asbestos bulk sample analysis, asbestos air sample analysis. We are working towards in house lead analysis, and other environmental laboratory services.

Samples may be delivered to our office, shipped by courier, or collected by our field staff depending on project requirements.

Sample retention periods vary depending on the analysis performed and applicable quality system requirements.

An energy audit evaluates a building's energy performance and identifies opportunities to reduce operating costs, improve efficiency, and enhance occupant comfort.

Homeowners, businesses, municipalities, and organizations seeking to reduce energy consumption and operating expenses can benefit from an energy audit.

Yes. We develop health and safety programs, policies, safe work procedures, exposure control plans, and other documentation to help organizations meet regulatory requirements.

Yes. We perform workplace inspections, hazard assessments, and compliance reviews for a wide range of industries.

Yes. Safety training and awareness programs can be customized to meet organizational and regulatory requirements. We also facilitate Basic First Aid, Transportation Endorsement Asbestos Awareness Training: Level 1 Foundational Awareness, Level 2 Asbestos Safety, Level 3 Asbestos Safety Leader and Level S Surveyor Safety

Your certificate will be valid for up to three years. You can renew your certificate by retaking and passing the appropriate exam from an approved training provider. If your certificate expires, you will not be able to do asbestos abatement work until you renew. You can renew within 12 months by retaking and passing the appropriate exam without also needing to retake a training program. If more than 12 months have passed since your certificate expired, you must retake the full training program and pass the appropriate exam to be recertified.

Air monitoring is commonly performed during asbestos abatement projects, high-risk work activities, clearance testing, and occupational exposure assessments.

Clearance air testing verifies that airborne fiber concentrations meet regulatory requirements following asbestos removal activities.

Yes. We provide air monitoring services for asbestos fibers, dusts, and other workplace contaminants as required by regulatory and project specifications.

Yes. Once you have done the work and the area is clean, we can come along and do an aggressive air clearance to be sure your house is clean

A mold assessment is recommended if you observe visible mold growth, experience water damage, detect musty odors, or have indoor air quality concerns.

Not necessarily. The risk level depends on the type, extent, location, and conditions contributing to growth. An assessment helps determine appropriate corrective actions.

Yes. Mold assessments often include identifying moisture intrusion, condensation issues, or building deficiencies contributing to growth.

Lead paint testing is recommended before renovation, demolition, repainting, or maintenance activities in older buildings where lead-containing coatings may be present.

Lead-containing paints and coatings are most commonly found in older buildings and structures. However, lead may also be present in certain industrial, commercial, marine, and specialty coatings that remain in use today. Testing is recommended whenever paint disturbance is planned and lead content is unknown.

Samples are collected from painted surfaces and analyzed in our laboratory using validated analytical methods.

Lead exposure can pose serious health risks, especially to children and pregnant women. Testing helps identify hazards and develop safe work procedures.