Asbestos Removal FAQs

Asbestos removal isn’t normally covered by insurance. However, if asbestos is disturbed by a covered loss, such as storm damage or fire damage, it might be covered. We can document the process of removal and submit it to your insurance company. If they determine it is covered, you will get compensation.

When asbestos fibers are disturbed, they can float through the air and settle on any surface. If you have airborne asbestos in your building, it’s possible that the contents are also contaminated. Our asbestos experts can test the contents to determine whether they are contaminated. Depending on the nature of the items, they might be salvageable, but in other cases, they might be lost.

There are many strategies used to keep asbestos in the work area. First, the area is sealed and cut off from HVAC systems. Wetting asbestos helps keep it from getting airborne. In addition, negative air pressure keeps the work area air from leaking out unfiltered. The use of disposable clothing and safety gear which is changed in an airlock also helps control contamination.

Asbestos comes in many forms, and it can usually be safely left in place. However, whenever you disturb your building’s walls, attic, or other places where asbestos is found, it can make the particles airborne, leading to deadly risks for anyone breathing the air.

Test for asbestos whenever you are planning to renovate your house or building, or if the walls or ceiling are damaged by storm damage, fire damage, water damage, or other disruptions.

Asbestos fibers can become airborne and enter the lungs. There they can irritate the body, causing dangerous scars and other damage, which can turn into cancers. The characteristic cancer associated with asbestos is mesothelioma, which is among the deadliest cancers. Most people live for just 4-18 months after their mesothelioma diagnosis.

Yes! Asbestos is a highly dangerous material that can be difficult to control and contain. Improper disposal methods may be dangerous for those disposing of the material as well as anyone in the building. Professional asbestos abatement can reduce risks and protect you from liability and even criminal charges.