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In Montana, the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is in charge of all properties and activities associated with METH-contaminated real estate.
New legislation was passed in 2021 that expanded the requirement to notify and remediate inhabitable properties contaminated with meth residue; raised the decontamination standard from 0.1 ug to 1.5 ug; revised the definition of inhabitable property; revised when an owner or owner’s agent is immune from certain actions and amended several sections of Montana annotated code. The full text of the bill can be read here:
The DEQ certifies companies to be able to provide testing and remediation services to any real estate property that has been identified with actionable meth levels.
Safe Home Environmental currently uses methanol wipe samples to detect methamphetamine residue. Discrete sample testing is performed at 6 test sites in the property. Sample test sites are determined at the time of sampling based on the circumstances of the property and information made available to us. Discrete sampling balances the interests of all parties involved in the property while minimizing the costs associated with testing.
Samples are sent to ALS Environmental Labs. Samples are analyzed using the NIOSH 9111 method.
Our technical staff holds IAC2 certification for indoor air quality and our senior team members are certified by both DEQ and NRPP for environmental quality and radon proficiency.
Water, Radon, Mold, Meth, Asbestos, Lead-Based Paint, and more.
We're here to answer any questions you have about your testing.
Radon testing (short & long term), Radon Mitigation, Mold testing (Direct, Air, & Dust Sampling), Water Quality testing (Bacterial, Metal’s, Custom), Asbestos testing (Bulk Sampling), Lead-based paint testing, and Meth residue testing.
Testing will help you discover an increase health risk in your living environment.
Radon over 2 pCi/L can lead to an increased risk of lung cancer.
The presence of mold in your home can lead to increased health risks and also deteriorate the structure of your home.
Impurities in your drinking water and lead to an increased health risk.
If your home is older and contains either asbestos or lead-based paint this will change how you perform updates on your home.
Methamphetamine is a dangerous substance particularly for young children. When buying a new home, testing for meth residue is a must.
Call 406-961-9602 to schedule your service.
Once on the schedule you will receive an email that provides a link to your online portal. Through your customer portal you can sign agreements, pay for your services, and review the report when it is available.
For Radon (short term), Bacterial Water testing, Mold, Asbestos, Lead-based paint your results will be available within 2 – 3 days.
For Radon (long term), Metals or Custom Water testing & Meth testing the results will be available within 8 – 15 days, depending. Some of these longer term tests can be improved by paying for a rush on the order at time of service.
Some of these tests can be perform directly by you using over the counter test kits or through local lab providers.
Safe Home offers certified technicians to perform these testing services. Our radon units are calibrated annually in the lab and comply with the highest standards set by AARST.
We send our samples for water, mold, asbestos, and meth to analytical labs that are certified at the highest level. Let us take care of the testing concerns you have so that you can focus on the best things in life.
Pricing is based upon specific services desire and will typically range from $150 – $500.
Radon Mitigation services will range from $1999 and above.
If a test result does come back contaminated, Safe Home will recommend local remediation specialists to work with you to restore your home.
If you do have high radon levels in your home, Safe Home is a certified Radon Mitigation Specialist and can work with you to reduce the radon levels.
Safe Home does offering radon monitoring services using the Luft Monitor.
The EPA does recommend testing for radon every 2 years for homes that have been mitigated.
Safe Home Environmental, LLC provides quality home testing services in and around Western Montana including Missoula, Ravalli, Granite, Powell, Silverbow, Lake & surrounding areas.