Do you suspect there might be asbestos in your home or commercial building? It can be nerve-wracking to even consider but understanding the step-by-step process can help relieve anxiety around asbestos abatement.
As asbestos professionals in the Albany, NY area for 20 years, we know what it takes to make the asbestos removal process as easy as possible for our clients!
Read on to learn each step of the process from beginning to end.
1. Site Evaluation
Before we even consider needing to begin the asbestos abatement process, we’ll come out to your home or commercial space for a complete on-site evaluation.
During this process, part of what we do is walking you through exactly how we set up containment and decontamination areas, plan for waste removal and an estimation of how long the process should take.
2. Understanding Pricing
Though exact cost varies from area to area, depending on where you are in the US, you can typically expect the cost of a professional asbestos abatement company to cost about double the cost of a general contractor.
To get a truly accurate quote, this is why an on-site evaluation is a must-do first step BEFORE beginning the abatement process– otherwise you might end up with a surprise bill!
3. WRITTEN PLAN
After your site evaluation and detailed quote, you should get a written contract outlining pricing and procedures. This written plan might include:
Before the asbestos abatement process even begins, you should receive a written contract outlining all abatement plans and procedures—including details about the containment and decontamination areas;
- Details about containment areas
- Details about decontamination areas
- Cleanup process
- Procedures for asbestos removal and disposal
- Any federal, state, and local regulations that your abatement company is required to follow
4. What to Expect at the Job Site
Now that you know the steps that go into finding the right asbestos abatement company, here’s what you can expact on-site during the actual removal process.
Pofessional asbestos abatement companies will have their team wear protective clothing that typically includes:
- Disposable coveralls
- A headcover
- Foot covers
- Approved respirators (for certain conditions)
Professional asbestos abatement companies will also meticulously regulate their work area including setting up a containment area:
- Sealing air ducts
- Disabling HVAC
- Setting up negative pressure equipment
- Covering in plastic walls, floors and ceilings
5. What to expect during removal & Clean Up
Once the job site has been peroperly established, your asbestos abatement team will use specialized equiment to thoroughly and safely remove asbestos-containing material.
Asbestos material will be double-bagged in special asbestos disposal waste bags, sealed and stored in a trailer or dumpster with protective lining.
Once asbestos is completely removed, any equipment that was used or clothing that was worn by workers will also be carefully and properly removed to prevent any possible contamination of the building.
The entire area will be thoroughly cleaned and a HEPA vacuum will be used to clean up any potentially harmful dust particles.
Before you can consider the asbestos abatment process completely finished, a 3rd party certified air sampler will test the site to ensure there’s no trace of asbestos left.
What To do Next If you Have Asbestos
If asbestos has been discovered in your residential or commercial property, we’ve got your back! Reach out to us for a complimentary quote – you need a specialized contractor who has the experience and workforce to handle the job!
At C&C Unlimited, we pride ourselves on completing projects safely, on time, on budget and within scope.