Asbestos Testing/Remediation in Baton Rouge

[Jason Duet]

Hi everyone,

I am in the inspection/due diligence part of the transaction for a Baton Rouge home that was built in the 1960's. This is the oldest home that I've considered purchasing, so there have been a few things pop up that I haven't dealt with before (lead-based paint was all I was familiar with), one of which is the possible presence of asbestos in the home. My inspection isn't scheduled until tomorrow, but I have done a little poking around and was trying to see what was under some old (and poorly-installed) carpet because we plan on removing it. I could see tile underneath, and from the appearance I believe it may contain asbestos.

Since I haven't dealt with homes this old before, that then triggered the thought that there may be other materials in the home that contain asbestos. I know that it isn't supposed to be harmful if left undisturbed, but we would be doing quite a bit of rehab on the home, so I'd definitely like to know if it's there.

So my questions are:

1. Has anyone in the area dealt with an asbestos testing company?

2. Is there anyone who has dealt with these issues in rehabbing homes, and what issues did you face?