Typical Residential Asbestos Removal Process

Asbestos: the word alone might send shivers down your spine if you're familiar with its dangerous properties. 

In Vancouver, asbestos is commonly found in homes built pre-1990. It stealthily resides in various materials like insulation, flooring, and drywall compound, lurking unnoticed until renovations or damage release it into the air.

If you are worried you may have asbestos or are curious about how the removal process plays out, continue reading to see how a typical residential asbestos removal process works.

Assessment - The First Step to Safe Removal

The scary thing about asbestos is that it hides in plain sight, often lurking in drywall compounds, kitchen tiles, popcorn ceilings, or insulation. It mingles with construction materials in basements, attics, siding, and even around windows and doors, masquerading as a silent but hazardous housemate.

Before you can say “adios” to asbestos, you must determine where it is, and how much there is. To do this safely, contact a certified inspector, who'll search every nook and cranny for potential asbestos and take samples for further testing.

Containment - Minimizing the Spread

If asbestos is found in your home, experts act immediately, suiting up in their white protective gear and setting up a containment zone using thick plastic sheets and high-grade tape to seal off the area, trapping the asbestos fibers. 

Removal and Disposal of Asbestos Fibers

Once the containment zone is set up, the next step is to remove the asbestos. Each piece is methodically removed, wrapped, and sealed to prevent asbestos from threatening your Vancouver home.

The wrapped asbestos fibers are safely escorted off-site in securely sealed, labeled bags. These ominous parcels are carefully transported to designated facilities, where they're disposed of according to strict regulations, ensuring no harm befalls the community or environment.

Remember, when dealing with something as serious as asbestos, you want the surety that it’s gone for good. Partnering with Vancouver Asbestos Removal™ isn't just about making your home safe again; it's about reclaiming peace of mind - and that's priceless.

Vancouver Asbestos Removal™ is a hazardous materials removal company servicing both residential homes and commercial spaces.

Our areas of expertise include but are not limited to, asbestos abatement mold remediation, dry ice blasting, building demolition, general demolition, insulation extraction, and decontamination services.