Asbestos exposure is still an issue because so many construction products contain asbestos, particularly in houses built before the 1980s. Construction items that may contain asbestos include insulation, drywall, cement, ceiling tiles and floor tiles.
If you suspect any asbestos-containing materials in your Arlington, VA home, you need to have a professional inspector to confirm the presence of asbestos. Unless an item is clearly labeled to contain asbestos, there is no way to determine that it actually does just by looking at it. You need to hire a professional inspector to collect samples. The samples will then be sent to an independent testing lab.
If the lab test confirms that you do have asbestos in your Arlington, VA home, you will then need to hire an environmental services company to properly perform an asbestos removal. This is not a do-it-yourself project. Proper asbestos removal needs to be performed by a licensed asbestos abatement contractor such as Envirotex. We offer:
• Proper removal and containment
• Lawful disposal
• Asbestos sample testing performed by a certified lab
Asbestos-containing products generally do not pose a risk unless they are damaged. Once the materials are disturbed either by cutting, sawing, drilling, sanding or scraping, asbestos fibers can enter into the air and be inhaled or ingested. To ensure the safety of your family, remodeling or any demolition projects should be postponed until a proper inspection of your home in Arlington, VA is completed especially if your home was built prior to the 1980s.
The professional asbestos removal team from Envirotex is fully trained and equipped to properly remove asbestos from your home. These professionals will comply with all safety precautions such as sealing off the work area and keeping asbestos-containing materials wet to prevent asbestos dust from entering the air. The team wears proper protective clothing, respirators, and disposable gloves for their safety. To protect you and your family’s safety, you will be asked to leave your home in Arlington, VA until the asbestos removal has been completed.
Envirotex takes every safety precaution for their team and the homeowner. We recommend having your home in Arlington, VA retested for asbestos after the asbestos removal has been completed. This assures the homeowner that the job was properly completed and as documented proof in case you decide to sell your home in the future.