Asbestos Abatement Services
Asbestos is a mineral fiber that was once used in a variety of building and fireproofing materials. Exposure to asbestos fiber or dust poses serious health concerns, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned most asbestos-containing products in 1989. Any building material suspected of containing asbestos must be properly removed and disposed of by a licensed professional to minimize the risk of contamination. In some cases, it may be possible to fully encapsulate the material and seal the fibers behind a protective barrier. A licensed abatement firm like Martin & Associates Environmental can help assess your unique situation and develop a plan to safely address materials containing asbestos.
Did you know…
Asbestos has been used in over 3,000 different building materials, including:
Attic insulation
Floor tiles and adhesives
Insulation around pipes, furnaces, and boilers
Duct wrapping and seam tape
Siding and roofing materials
Drywall joint compounds and window caulk
Textured ceilings or acoustic coatings
Our Asbestos Process
Our asbestos abatement process is based on over 75 years of combined experience and strictly follows all OSHA and EPA regulations.
Our process includes the following steps:
Walkthrough
First, we conduct a walkthrough of the property to locate asbestos and identify the areas where the material is present.
Collect Samples
If the property is public or commercial, we will request to see your asbestos survey. OSHA requires all public and private buildings constructed before 1981 and where employees are present must be inspected for asbestos-containing materials (ACM). If your survey is outdated, we can connect you with a third-party environmental testing company.
If the property is residential, we may take samples and analyze them.
recommended course of action
Based on the walkthrough and analysis, we will provide a recommended course of action and job proposal.
Hepa / Decontamination
Before we begin the project, we will set up a three-stage decontamination unit and a negative air pressure system with the required HEPA air filters.
Remove Asbestos
Asbestos removal will be done by trained and certified workers wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) and following strict protocols to prevent spreading contaminants.
Dispose of Materials
All asbestos materials will be disposed of safely according to state and federal regulations.
Federal Inspector Sign off
Every job is reviewed and tested by required state and federal inspectors before final sign-off.
Suspect your home or building contains asbestos?
call a professional immediately.
Do not attempt to remove it yourself.
This could cause even more contamination and expose people to long-term health risks.
Hire a Licensed abatement expert.
They will have specialized equipment specified by state and federal laws to contain and remove asbestos safely.
They will also follow regulations for proper disposal and documentation to prevent the asbestos from creating additional hazards.