If your residential or commercial property was built before 1989, then asbestos is possibly somewhere in the building. It used to be a highly valued fireproofing material and strengthening agent. It was added to concrete, asphalt, vinyl, insulation on steel beams, roof shingles, pipes, siding, wallboard, floor tiles, joint compounds, insulation, plaster, and tile adhesive.
But when airborne asbestos was found to cause deadly diseases and cancer (mesothelioma), quantity limits were placed on its use in the United States. The CDC warns that asbestos is still used in imported cement pipe, corrugated sheeting, roofing materials, and vinyl tile.
It doesn’t matter if your property is residential or commercial, if you renovate voluntarily – or involuntarily, asbestos testing* may be a regulatory requirement before you begin work. Even minor renovations and repairs can disturb existing asbestos.
Arizona Total Home Restoration’s asbestos testing and remediation experts are ready to partner with you to keep yourself, your family, your employees, and your community safe from airborne asbestos. Call (480) 207-7011 to schedule an inspection and test now.
Asbestos Abatement Services and Projects
Our services comply with federal and state regulatory agency requirements,** and include:
- Professional asbestos inspection in residential and commercial structures
- Laboratory-certified asbestos testing
- Asbestos removal
- Popcorn Ceiling removal
- Vinyl Composition Tile (VCT) flooring
- Black Mastic (tile or linoleum adhesive)
- Thermal System Insulation (TSI) on pipe insulation
- Plaster or drywall
- Hazardous waste remediation, removal, and disposal
- Repair and reconstruction
**Relevant Agencies –
- ADEQ (Arizona Department of Environmental Quality)
- Maricopa County
- Pinal County
- EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)
- NESHAP (National Emissions Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants – Asbestos)
- OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Asbestos Abatement Process
Arizona Total Home Restoration is AHERA certified to abate asbestos.
When you’re ready to work together, these are the steps we’ll take to keep you safe from airborne asbestos.
Step 1: Property Inspection
- Review the property construction date(s) – including additions.
- Assess the property structures and construction materials.
- Complete a county-required certified inspection and report.
Step 2: Testing
- Contain the affected test area to keep people away.
- Collect proper samples following meticulous regulatory protocols.
- Conduct laboratory-certified testing, analyses, and reporting.
Step 3: Asbestos Removal and Disposal
- Create a focused plan for asbestos removal if needed.
- Provide written notification before demolition or renovation operations begin.
- Assign our trained and accredited team to treat the affected area with a sealant (prevents release of the harmful asbestos).
- Cover and remove the material for properly manifested offsite disposal.
Step 4: Repairs and Replacements
- Replace asbestos that was removed with new hazard-free materials.
- Repair and restore impacted structures, walls, floors, etc.
*Residential Property Requirement:
The EPA Asbestos Laws and Regulations require asbestos testing for residential properties built in 1981 or earlier.
*Commercial Property Requirements:
The EPA Asbestos Laws and Regulations require asbestos testing for all commercial properties regardless of the year built.
Only professional testing can verify whether asbestos is present in your building. Call Arizona Total Home Restoration for testing or to discuss your plans and concerns – (480) 207 – 7011.