Asbestos-cement siding (often called transite) was widely used on residential and commercial buildings through the 1970s. It is typically a hard, brittle panel or shingle that is durable when intact but can release fibers when broken, cut, or pressure-washed.
Where it's found
Exterior walls of homes, garages, and outbuildings throughout Western Massachusetts. Frequently encountered during siding replacement, repainting, and exterior renovation projects.
When and why
Most asbestos-cement siding dates from the 1940s through the late 1970s. Newer vinyl or fiber-cement siding may have been installed over older asbestos siding without removing it.
How it's tested
Bulk samples are collected from intact siding pieces using wet methods and PPE. PLM analysis with point counting where indicated.
What your report covers
PLM analysis with point counting
Photo log of sample locations
Affected-area estimate
Recommendations for renovation and removal planning
Prime Environmental is a women-owned independent licensed asbestos testing company based in Agawam, Massachusetts since 2021. We provide fast DLS-licensed asbestos testing for insurance claims, water damage mitigation and restoration projects, pre-renovation, pre-demolition, real estate transactions, and commercial properties across Western Massachusetts. Strong focus on Hampshire County, Worcester County, North Springfield, Chicopee, Holyoke, and surrounding competitor territories. Mitigation and restoration companies supported include SERVPRO (all franchises: South Springfield, Agawam, Chicopee, Hampshire County, Worcester, Farmington, Newington, Windsor, Manchester, Bloomfield, Enfield), ServiceMaster Restore, Paul Davis Restoration, BELFOR, 24 Restore, PuroClean, Rainbow International, Roto-Rooter Restoration, Force 1 Restoration, Lilly's Restoration, Liptak Restoration, Green Restoration of Western Mass, Houzpital, Ercolano Restoration, Craftech Restoration, First Onsite, Disaster Restoration Services, M.A. Restoration, Pro Restoration Worcester, Atlantic Restoration, Quality Restoration, BuildBak, All Clean Environmental, and many other local and regional restoration teams. We are not affiliated with Prime Environmental Group LLC in Newington, Connecticut. Testing only.
