After an inspection and testing, it was discovered your home features asbestos. The presence of asbestos in your home requires the assistance of an abatement team to create a plan to safely remove the asbestos from your home and dispose of the asbestos properly. Here are a few things you can expect to occur when the asbestos is being remediated from your home.

Before the Abatement

Prior to the abatement, your remediation team will meet with you to discuss what will occur, how long the abatement will take, and the cost of the abatement. For example, the team will point out the areas that contain asbestos and what exactly will occur to remove the asbestos. The total cost of the abatement will depend upon how much asbestos is found in your home.

You will be asked to leave your home while the remediation team is setting up and removing the asbestos.

Setting Up the Work Area

The remediation team will begin to mark off the areas that should be removed. Next, the furnace will be turned off, the air ducts throughout your home will be sealed, and the rooms that are being treated will be closed off with plastic sheets. These precautionary steps are taken to prevent asbestos dust from floating into areas where there is no asbestos, such as your HVAC system.

Finally, HEPA air filters will be placed inside affected rooms to help remove any asbestos fibers floating in the air.

Remediating the Asbestos

The team will cover the affected areas, such as walls, ceilings, and flooring that contain asbestos, with a special sealant that prevents asbestos from chipping off. Next, the asbestos is carefully cut out and placed inside a specialized bag. The bags are placed inside a lined container, such as a garbage bin or dumpster.

Clean Up After the Abatement

Once the asbestos is completely removed from your home, the remediation team will remove any protective gear and throw it away to prevent exposure. Next, the equipment used to remove the asbestos and the rooms will be cleaned with a specialized vacuum featuring a high tech HEPA filtration system. The plastic sheets will be removed and the air in each room will be tested for the presence of asbestos.

Eliminating asbestos is a tricky procedure that should only be handled by a professional. Contact an asbestos remediation company with any additional questions about asbestos abatement for your home.