Environmental Testing in Vermont
Mold, Asbestos & Lead Test Kits

Vermont has one of the highest percentages of pre-1940 housing of any state in the country. Burlington, Montpelier, Barre, Rutland, and smaller Vermont communities all have significant concentrations of older housing where lead paint is essentially universal in original building materials. Vermont has strict lead paint laws and a comprehensive lead abatement program, but testing remains the first step for any homeowner in older housing.

Asbestos is present in nearly all pre-1980 Vermont construction. Pipe insulation in older homes, floor tiles, ceiling tiles, and roofing materials are common sources. Vermont's relatively cold climate means heating systems with asbestos-insulated pipes are particularly common concerns. Any renovation in a pre-1980 Vermont home should include asbestos testing.

Snowmelt, spring flooding, and the freeze-thaw cycle stress older Vermont building envelopes and can create moisture entry points that lead to mold growth. Basement moisture is a particular concern in Vermont's many older homes.