Asbestos Abatement SERVICES

Asbestos fibers are microscopic—200 times thinner than human hair—and easily inhaled when materials are cut, sanded, drilled, or demolished. Once inhaled, fibers lodge permanently in lung tissue and cause:

Mesothelioma: Aggressive cancer of lung and abdominal lining with 6-12 month median survival after diagnosis. No cure exists.

Lung Cancer: Asbestos exposure increases lung cancer risk 5-fold; combined with smoking, risk increases 50-90 fold.

Asbestosis: Chronic lung scarring causing shortness of breath, reduced oxygen intake, and progressive respiratory failure.

These diseases have latency periods of 20-50 years. Workers exposed today may not show symptoms until decades later. This makes prevention through proper abatement critical.

Contact licensed asbestos professionals before any work on buildings constructed before 2000, especially:

Plant Closures and Facility Decommissioning: Industrial facilities built before 2000 contain extensive asbestos in pipe insulation, boiler wrapping, and spray-applied fireproofing requiring complete abatement before demolition.

Demolition of Industrial Buildings: EPA NESHAP regulations require asbestos inspection and abatement before demolition projects exceeding regulated thresholds (160 sq ft of material, 260 linear ft on pipes, or 35 cubic ft off components).



Renovation Projects: Any work disturbing ceiling tiles, floor tiles, pipe insulation, or fireproofing triggers EPA notification requirements and may require licensed removal.

Abandoned Properties: Deteriorating buildings with crumbling, friable asbestos pose immediate health risks and liability requiring professional abatement.

EPA-accredited inspectors collect samples for laboratory analysis to confirm asbestos presence and develop appropriate abatement strategies—whether encapsulation or complete removal.

Encapsulation (For Intact, Non-Friable Materials)

Encapsulation seals asbestos fibers inside materials using EPA-approved penetrating or bridging sealants. This method is cost-effective when:

• Materials are intact and non-friable (not crumbling or releasing fibers)
• ACM will not be disturbed by future renovation or demolition
• Building systems (HVAC, plumbing) won't require access through encapsulated areas

Limitations: Encapsulation is a temporary solution requiring periodic inspection and re-application. It does not eliminate asbestos and prohibits future demolition or renovation without professional removal.

Complete Asbestos Removal (Abatement)

Complete removal permanently eliminates asbestos from buildings and is required when:

Materials are friable (crumbling, damaged, or likely to release fibers)

• Demolition or major renovation is planned
• Building systems require access through ACM areas
• Property sale or transfer requires asbestos-free certification

Complete asbestos abatement uses HEPA-filtered containment systems with negative air pressure, OSHA-trained, state-licensed asbestos workers in full protective equipment and respirators, wet removal methods to suppress fiber release, and disposal at state-authorized asbestos landfills with proper waste shipment reco

Step 1: Site Assessment and Material Sampling

EPA-accredited inspectors survey your building to identify suspected asbestos-containing materials, collect bulk samples from floor tiles, ceiling tiles, insulation, and other suspect materials, and submit samples to NVLAP-accredited laboratories for polarized light microscopy (PLM) analysis. Laboratory results identify asbestos type (chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite) and percentage content, determining whether materials are regulated ACM (>1% asbestos) and whether removal is required.

Step 2: Project Planning and Notifications

Licensed asbestos contractors develop project-specific abatement plans detailing work areas and containment boundaries, removal methods (wet removal, glove bag removal, mini-enclosures), worker protection and air monitoring protocols, and waste handling procedures. Plans are submitted to state environmental agencies for approval. Required notifications are submitted to the delegated EPA authority (state/local air agency) as required at least 10 working days before work begins (for projects meeting threshold quantities).

Step 3: Containment and Negative Pressure Establishment

Work areas are isolated using 6-mil polyethylene sheeting floor-to-ceiling barriers, all HVAC systems are shut down and sealed, and HEPA-filtered negative air machines create negative pressure (minimum -0.02 inches water column) to prevent fiber migration outside containment. Three-chamber decontamination units are installed at containment exits with equipment room, shower room, and clean room for worker decontamination. Air monitoring equipment is positioned to verify containment integrity throughout the project.

Step 4: Asbestos Material Removal

Workers wearing HEPA-filtered respirators and full protective clothing wet materials with amended water containing surfactant to suppress fiber release, carefully remove materials using hand tools (no power tools that create dust), double-bag waste in labeled 6-mil polyethylene bags, and HEPA vacuum all surfaces as work progresses. Removed materials are transferred through waste decontamination chambers to sealed containers for transportation. Continuous air monitoring verifies worker exposure remains below OSHA permissible limits.

Step 5: Cleanup and Final Air Clearance Testing

After removal, all surfaces undergo aggressive cleaning: HEPA vacuuming of all horizontal and vertical surfaces, wet-wiping with amended water, and final HEPA vacuuming. Independent certified industrial hygienists collect final air clearance samples using phase contrast microscopy (PCM) or transmission electron microscopy (TEM). Clearance levels must be below 0.01 f/cc (70 structures/mm² for TEM) before containment can be removed and areas reoccupied.

Step 6: Waste Transportation and Disposal

Bagged asbestos waste is loaded into enclosed leak-tight vehicles, transported to state-authorized asbestos disposal landfills, and buried in dedicated asbestos cells under minimum 6 feet of soil cover. Waste shipment records (WSRs) track materials from generation through final disposal, and disposal receipts confirm compliant landfill placement.

Step 7: Final Documentation

You receive complete project documentation including inspection reports, air monitoring data, waste shipment records (WSRs), disposal receipts, and air clearance certificates for regulatory compliance files.

EPA NESHAP (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants)

EPA's asbestos NESHAP (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M) regulates renovation and demolition activities to prevent asbestos fiber release. Requirements include:

Notification: 10-working-day advance notice to delegated state/local air agency before projects exceeding 160 sq ft of regulated ACM, 260 linear ft on pipes, or 35 cubic ft off components.

Work Practices: Wet removal methods, HEPA-filtered negative pressure containment, proper waste handling, and disposal at authorized landfills.

Recordkeeping: Retain waste shipment records (WSRs) for at least 2 years.

Penalties: Violations may result in civil penalties exceeding tens of thousands of dollars per day per violation (inflation-adjusted annually).

OSHA Worker Protection (29 CFR 1910.1001 & 1926.1101)

OSHA standards establish strict requirements for asbestos work:

Permissible Exposure Limit (PEL): 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter (f/cc) averaged over 8-hour workday

Excursion Limit: 1.0 f/cc averaged over 30 minutes

Air Monitoring: Required during all asbestos removal to verify exposure levels remain below limits

Respiratory Protection: HEPA-filtered respirators or supplied-air respirators required when exposure exceeds PEL

Protective Clothing: Disposable coveralls, gloves, and foot coverings to prevent fiber contamination

Decontamination: Three-chamber decontamination units with HEPA-filtered showers required for worker exit

Prohibited Activities: No eating, drinking, smoking, or chewing tobacco in asbestos work areas

DOT Hazardous Materials Rules (49 CFR)

DOT hazardous materials rules may apply, particularly for friable asbestos or regulated asbestos waste, depending on how the material is offered for transport under 49 CFR. When applicable, shipments require proper packaging, marking/labeling, shipping papers, and training.

AHERA (40 CFR Part 763)

Schools and certain educational facilities are subject to the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA), which requires inspections, management plans, periodic surveillance, and accredited personnel. Abatement activities in occupied schools must comply with both AHERA and OSHA requirements.

Manufacturing Facilities

Pipe insulation on steam lines, boiler wrapping, spray-applied fireproofing on structural steel, gaskets, and packing materials in high-temperature equipment

Chemical Processing Plants

Reactor vessel insulation, heat exchanger wrapping, pipe insulation throughout process areas,and  fireproofing on support structures

Power Generation & Utilities

Boiler and turbine insulation, pipe wrapping on steam distribution systems, fireproofing materials, and electrical equipment gaskets

Food & Beverage Processors

Pipe insulation on processing lines, ceiling tiles in production areas, floor tiles in warehouses, boiler room insulation

Automotive & Aerospace

Floor tiles in manufacturing areas, ceiling tiles in assembly buildings, pipe insulation in paint booths, and ovens

Construction & Demolition

Floor tiles, ceiling tiles, roofing materials, pipe insulation, and fireproofing in buildings constructed before 2000

Pharmaceutical & Biotech

Laboratory ceiling and floor tiles, pipe insulation in utility areas, HVAC duct insulation, and fireproofing materials

Universities & Research Institutions

Ceiling tiles in classrooms and labs, floor tiles in dormitories, pipe insulation in mechanical rooms, spray-applied fireproofing in older buildings

Damaged or deteriorating asbestos materials require immediate professional response to contain fiber release and protect building occupants. Our 24/7 emergency crews provide rapid containment, air monitoring, temporary encapsulation or emergency removal, and coordination with OSHA and EPA.



Emergency Hotline: 800-727-9796 available around the clock for immediate asbestos incidents requiring professional intervention.

Service-Driven: Licensed Expertise

State-licensed asbestos abatement contractors with EPA-accredited inspectors and OSHA-trained removal crews. All supervisors and workers hold state-required licenses and complete annual refresher training in respiratory protection, confined space entry, and HAZWOPER. Turnkey project management from initial inspection through final air clearance eliminates coordination delays. Single-vendor accountability for inspection, abatement, testing, and disposal ensures regulatory compliance without managing multiple contractors.

Client-Focused: Direct Access

Family-owned business with 25+ years in environmental services. Every customer receives a dedicated project manager with direct cell phone access who understands industrial facility requirements. Real people answer phones 7 AM–5 PM weekdays. 24/7 emergency hotline: 800-727-9796. We manage all regulatory requirements including NESHAP notifications, OSHA documentation, state permits, and waste shipment records—protecting your project from violations and delays.

Guaranteed Compliance: Complete Documentation

Every asbestos project includes EPA-accredited inspection reports with laboratory results, abatement plans and permit approvals, daily air monitoring logs, waste shipment records and disposal receipts, and final air clearance certificates. This documentation satisfies EPA requirements, protects your property from liability, and supports due diligence for property transactions. $21 million pollution liability insurance protects your facility.

Challenge: 25,000 sq-ft asbestos-containing school building requiring abatement before demolition to create church parking lot. Project required permitting, asbestos removal, controlled demolition, and site preparation—all within tight timeline.

Solution: Obtained all required state/local permits and filed required Asbestos NESHAP notifications with the delegated authority. Removed ~10,000 sq-ft asbestos-containing materials. Proper bagging, labeling, and transportation per Georgia regulations. Controlled demolition with debris removal. Site grading and preparation for paving contractor.

Results: Asbestos abatement: 4 days. Complete demolition: 7 days. Total project: 11 days. 10,000 sq-ft parking lot ready for paving. Zero environmental violations.