Residential Asbestos Abatement
We understand how important
a healthy home is.
At Alpine Environmental, we guide our clients through the asbestos abatement process from start to finish. Having environmental work done on your home can be daunting with complex asbestos regulations and special work practices. Our experienced and knowledgeable team is ready to handle your asbestos abatement safely, quickly, and cost-effectively to minimize the disruptions to your life while improving the condition of your home.
REMOVING ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
Why is Asbestos Abatement Needed?
The prevalent use of asbestos in old homes poses a potential health risk to all residents, especially children. Alpine Environmental’s asbestos abatement services are designed to safely and effectively address asbestos health hazards, ensuring a healthier living environment that’s asbestos free.
Asbestos can be found in the following building materials: insulation, walls, flooring, and fireproofing typically in homes built before the 1980s. When undisturbed, asbestos poses minimal danger. However, any maintenance or renovation work that disturbs it requires an asbestos abatement job under state and federal laws.
In response to the increasing demand from homeowners, Alpine Environmental launched its dedicated asbestos abatement division in 2017. Just like our successful lead and mold projects, we prioritize safety and meticulous attention to detail, delivering the best asbestos solutions for our residential clients.
Why Choose Us?
Your leading Asbestos Abatement partner
Alpine Environmental is proud to offer residential asbestos abatement services. Our dedicated crews are equipped with comprehensive training, licensing, and safety equipment. Alpine carries all necessary licenses and insurance coverage including environmental liability.
Alpine Environmental has a decades-long track record of holding to the project schedule, along with a clear scope of work and guarantees. Our experienced, consistent approach to asbestos abatement projects ensures both a safe and productive jobsite, delivering consistently high-quality results.
How It Works
Asbestos Abatement Process
1. Asbestos Testing and Inspection Report
Prior to renovation or demolition, an asbestos survey must be performed by a licensed asbestos inspector. In some other situations, asbestos presence can be assumed and the materials removed or abated by a licensed abatement contractor without initial testing. Asbestos abatement contractors should not, and in many states cannot, conduct inspections due to potential conflicts of interest. Since regulations vary from state to state and even town to town, Alpine can assist you with finding the best solution for your situation.
2. Asbestos Abatement Plan
Depending on your project needs, we can develop an abatement plan and provide you with a proposal based on our site visit and your inspection report or we can submit pricing to execute the work plan provided by your inspector.
3. Asbestos Abatement Work and Clearance
After the abatement work is completed and before our environmental containment is removed, your inspector will perform the necessary clearance inspection which typically includes air samples which ensure a safe and clean environment.
Asbestos Abatement Projects
Frequently Asked Questions
What is asbestos?
Asbestos, a natural fibrous mineral, boasts unique and useful properties that have led to its extensive use in many homes and buildings. It possesses remarkable qualities such as being fireproof, durable, flexible, and chemical resistant. However, when its minute fibers become airborne, they can be inhaled, leading to severe health complications.
Where can asbestos be found?
Asbestos can sometimes be found in newer buildings but is typically found in buildings that were built before the 1980s. Vinyl and linoleum flooring, fireproofing, roofing, and insulation are some of the most common areas asbestos was used.
What are the health effects of asbestos exposure?
Asbestos exposure can cause asbestosis, a permanent scarring of the lungs. It can also cause mesothelioma, a rare and particularly deadly form of lung cancer.
How can I test for asbestos?
The best way to test for asbestos is by contacting a licensed asbestos inspector to perform proper sampling and testing. This is mandatory if you are planning a renovation or maintenance project that could disturb asbestos.
How do you safely remove asbestos?
Prior to removal, a licensed asbestos crew must establish a containment area using poly sheeting and HEPA-filtered negative air machines to prevent asbestos fibers from spreading. Equipped in full Tyvek suits and HEPA-filtered respirators, the licensed workers proceed to remove or contain the asbestos materials. Following abatement, a thorough final cleaning is conducted, and air tests are performed by a licensed asbestos inspector to confirm the safety of the work area for re-occupancy.
The Essential Guide
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