Is $1,600 to perform tem air clearance testing a fair price?
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I am having asbestos vermiculite insulation from the Libby mine abated in my ranch home. I am staying elsewhere during the process and am conflicted about whether to pay for TEM clearance testing versus standard PCM testing, given the potential for failure and extended displacement.
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Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) air quality testing to confirm asbestos clearance after abatement. - More sensitive than standard PCM testing - 4-day turnaround for results - Required to ensure no microscopic fibers remain
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Category
Insulation
Price
$1,600
Quote Date
May 14, 2026
Year Built
1950
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