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Q: Can lungs heal from asbestos?

• <div><p>When asbestos damages the lungs it causes a condition called &ldquo;asbestosis&rdquo; which, unfortunately, can&rsquo;t be cured once it&rsquo;s damaged the lungs. This condition is chronic and any treatment is undertaken to improve quality of life. This usually involves quitting smoking, being prescribed oxygen, and undergoing lung rehab. Severe cases usually require a lung transplant.</p></div>

Q: Can you scrape off old asbestos siding?

• <div><p>Scraping off asbestos siding is extremely dangerous. When asbestos is inert, it does not pose a risk, but once disturbed, the fibers enter the air that you breathe and can cause irreparable damage. Professionals may scrape it off, but they will have more protective equipment and specialized tools that most homeowners do not have on hand.</p></div>

Q: What do you do after asbestos contamination?

• <div><p>In the event of suspected or confirmed asbestos contamination on the body, it is imperative to take immediate measures to reduce health risks. To avoid further exposure, carefully remove contaminated clothing and shower thoroughly to remove any asbestos fibers. Seek prompt medical attention, and inform your healthcare professional about your suspected asbestos exposure. Since asbestos-related health issues can take years to surface, regular medical check-ups are advised for anyone with a history of exposure.</p></div>

Q: What is considered hazardous waste?

• <div><p>Hazardous waste is waste that poses a threat to human or environmental health. This generally refers to waste that is flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive. To confirm if the waste you need to remove <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-hazardous-waste.htm">is considered hazardous waste</a>, contact your local hazardous waste facility.</p></div>

Q: Can you paint over asbestos tile?

• <div><p>If the tiles are undamaged and in good condition, painting can be a safe method of encapsulating them, but it is important first to evaluate the state of the tiles before proceeding. If the tiles are deteriorating, damaged, or already loose, simply painting over them fails to address the underlying issues that can cause asbestos exposure. It is recommended to consult asbestos abatement experts in such situations to identify the best way to safely manage or remove the asbestos-containing materials. During the painting process, it is crucial to adhere to safety regulations and guidelines to reduce the potential health risks associated with asbestos exposure.</p></div>

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Last update on August 07, 2024

Reviewed in August 2024
Not good! Started on July 4, 2024. Was suppose to spray paint but they decided to hand paint. Was here to start at a reasonable time. Which soon changed. Painting was going good. Then the game plan changed. Doing paint &amp;amp;amp;amp; carpet removal at the same time. One was painting walls...
Christopher Bullock
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Reviewed in April 2023
Jeremy is a professional. He gets the job done! I had a a ton of junk removal from an old house. Jeremy came in and got out 2 dumpsters full! I canâ t thank him enough. I would trust Jeremy with any junk removal job. Heâ s a friendly person, easy to communicate with, and has a great work ethic.
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Reviewed in July 2021
I called Tj and informed him that I had 8 stumps that my Cat 308 could not remove. They were huge, he said it should not be a problem and scheduled my service. He showed up promptly and on time as he said. He was able to grind all of the stumps quickly and did not damage my yard. He even cut the...
Stumpy McGrindaways
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Reviewed in December 2020
We were so pleased with Jeffery and his team of workers. They arrived early in the mid morning. They had the first tree down and hauled off by 1130 a.m. After lunch they returned and fell the second tree and hauled off the debris, blew off the drive and yard. He made arrangements with one of the...
Watson Tree Removal
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Reviewed in November 2018
They removed a 50 ft high tree in between two other high trees next to a wooden fence and tool shed and tree was 20 feet from my house with no damaged to anything.
Squirrel Tree Service
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Reviewed in June 2018
We chose Aspen mainly because they said they would protect our landscaping. Of course, their work in replacing our roof was very important, too, but we could have gotten any number of great roofing companies. Aspen representatives promised me that they would not throw the shingles that were...
Aspen Exteriors Inc
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Reviewed in January 2018
Gary did an excellent job of repairing the fence. He removed damaged portions of the fence and replaced with new fencing.
BUILT-RITE FENCE CO
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Reviewed in October 2015
Brenda did an excellent job on my project. The project included drywall repair and paint removal work also. I would definitely hire her again.
Brenda's Prep and Paint
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Reviewed in March 2015
Mr. Taylor is a talented professional who does excellent work! He repaired and painted several badly damaged ceilings, including building scaffolding on our stairway to reach some areas. In addition, he used scaffolding to remove wallpaper, repair, and custom paint our hallways, foyer, and...
Taylors design
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Reviewed in October 2013
We use Weavers for fire wood and tree removal. They do excellent work, do not remove trees unnecessarily and always clean up their work site. They deliver and stack fire wood. We have used several others for these types of services and we always come back to Weavers. We will use no other from...
Weaver's Tree Service And Stump Removal
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River Valley Abatement

4.9(

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Asbestos - Abatement

Serving Pine Bluff, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The work that was done today was vary well explained. treated for mold baseboard,wallboard, insulation removed, fans on drying out for couple days. Will return the next day and check the condition of the drying out. ."

Response time2 hrs

Response rate97%

Recommended by100%of homeowners

Asbestos - AbatementAsbestos - TestingAsbestos Siding - Repair

Serving Pine Bluff, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We've been very happy with the result. It was very reasonable. He did suggest a humidifier. We were very pleased with the company."

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Environmental Enterprise Group, Inc.

New to Angi

Asbestos - AbatementAsbestos - Testing

Serving Pine Bluff, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Enviromental Enterprise Group, Inc. has been in business for 12 years. We provide Enviromental services and strive to provide the customer the highest caliber of workmanship in the area.

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Brick City Abatement, Inc.

New to Angi

Asbestos - AbatementAsbestos - Testing

Serving Pine Bluff, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Brick City Abatement Inc has been serving Malvern and the surrounding community since 2008. We have over 20 years experience in testing and abatement services and we take pride in making customer satisfaction our #1 priority. Call for a free estimate today!

Response time6 days

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Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

When asbestos damages the lungs it causes a condition called “asbestosis” which, unfortunately, can’t be cured once it’s damaged the lungs. This condition is chronic and any treatment is undertaken to improve quality of life. This usually involves quitting smoking, being prescribed oxygen, and undergoing lung rehab. Severe cases usually require a lung transplant.

Scraping off asbestos siding is extremely dangerous. When asbestos is inert, it does not pose a risk, but once disturbed, the fibers enter the air that you breathe and can cause irreparable damage. Professionals may scrape it off, but they will have more protective equipment and specialized tools that most homeowners do not have on hand.

In the event of suspected or confirmed asbestos contamination on the body, it is imperative to take immediate measures to reduce health risks. To avoid further exposure, carefully remove contaminated clothing and shower thoroughly to remove any asbestos fibers. Seek prompt medical attention, and inform your healthcare professional about your suspected asbestos exposure. Since asbestos-related health issues can take years to surface, regular medical check-ups are advised for anyone with a history of exposure.

Hazardous waste is waste that poses a threat to human or environmental health. This generally refers to waste that is flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive. To confirm if the waste you need to remove is considered hazardous waste, contact your local hazardous waste facility.

If the tiles are undamaged and in good condition, painting can be a safe method of encapsulating them, but it is important first to evaluate the state of the tiles before proceeding. If the tiles are deteriorating, damaged, or already loose, simply painting over them fails to address the underlying issues that can cause asbestos exposure. It is recommended to consult asbestos abatement experts in such situations to identify the best way to safely manage or remove the asbestos-containing materials. During the painting process, it is crucial to adhere to safety regulations and guidelines to reduce the potential health risks associated with asbestos exposure.

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