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Asbestos Removing Process

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If you have asbestos in your home, you need to have it removed. Asbestos was used in older building materials and can cause a host of serious health issues; it is not something you should be exposed to on a daily basis. Here are five questions that you need to ask when looking for an asbestos company to hire:

1. Where Is Asbestos Most Commonly Found?

Asbestos is most commonly found in the following building materials:

• heating ductwork
• plumbing
• wring
• fireplace
• crawlspace
• basement
• textured paint
• old drywall and plaster
• old roofing and siding

Make sure that the asbestos removal company can provide you detailed information about where asbestos is found. You can make this question even more specific by asking where asbestos is commonly found in buildings in your area. A highly qualified company will be able to tell you …show more content…

During their inspection, they should collect samples from any locations in your house where they suspect that asbestos based products may have been used.

After they collect these samples, they will have to test them before they start the removal process. Find out how long the delay will be between testing and the start of the removal process. If you are waiting to move in, this will give you a better time table of when that will happen. If you already live in your home, it will give you a good idea of when you should vacate your home and find somewhere else to stay for a few days while the asbestos is being remove.

3. Do You Have Your Own Testing Lab?

Next, you need to find out if they test the materials themselves or if they send them to an outside lab. If they test the materials themselves, ask to see their certifications and licensing to do so.

If they send the samples to an outside lab, ask for information about the lab so you can follow up and make sure that it is legitimate.

4. How Will You Protect My Home While Removing The

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