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Avatar for All Clear Environmental Inc
All Clear Environmental Inc
4.8(
180
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Asbestos - AbatementAsbestos Siding - Repair

Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Wonderfully. They exceeded my expectations in terms of personnel and operations. They have their methods down to a science. They are efficient, fast and clean. Getting rid of asbestos could have been a real nightmare, which is why I'd put it off for some time, but they made it easy and safe."
Response time3 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
Laroue Environmental, LLC
4.7(
73
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Asbestos - Testing

Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"If you binge watch home improvement shows on TV like I do, the word, "asbestos" can send you and your budget into a cold sweat! William and his team at Laroue Environmental, LLC did a great job thoroughly explaining the asbestos testing process to me as well as my options should the results come back positive. As a first time home owner myself, the process of renovating can be a bit stressful. Working with Laroue Environmental, LLC was anything BUT stressful. If you do sign up for their testing services, you're in good hands! Good luck on your next home renovation project and stay safe out there!"
Response time2 days
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
Avatar for Baldwin Builders
Baldwin Builders
4.6(
46
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Asbestos - Abatement

Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently bought a new place and wanted to replace old wood flooring but discovered that asbestos was under the floors. I reached out to Baldwin Builders and they were prompt and efficient in the work I needed. I would recommend if you need asbestos removed."
Containment for Asbestos Ceiling
Asbestos Abatement
Block off from rest of the home
Asbestos Abatement
Flood cuts in asbestos walls

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate95%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Hamilton Testing Services, Inc.
Hamilton Testing Services, Inc.
4.9(
19
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Asbestos - Testing

Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hamilton's price was competitive. The phone representative sound professional and courteous. However, the technician they sent seem very inexperience. He was performing the work (collecting asbestos samples) via Facetime with another senior technician. Also, he only brought a 2-step ladder trying to climb and pull himself up into the attic; he requested to come back the next day, which I'm not available. I ended up borrowing a 3-step ladder from the occupant for the technician. It was risky seeing him pulling himself up into the attic. On his way down, I have to spot him landing his foot on the ladder since the borrowed ladder was still not tall enough."
Team members ready to test!
Pop-Corn Acoustic Ceiling
Response time12 hrs
Response rate86%
59 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Vector Environmental Consulting, Inc.
Vector Environmental Consulting, Inc.
5.0(
27
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Asbestos - Testing

Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"David offers asbestos inspections and assessments, lead inspections and hazard evaluations and indoor air quality inspections For both commercial and residential. He is extremely reliable, knowledgeable and timely."
Contaminated Offices
Warehouse Receiving
Warehouse Equipment
Warehouse Equipment
Main Warehouse

+148

Response time3 hrs
Response rate85%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Environmental Quality Engineering
4.9(
7
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Asbestos - Testing

Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I was very pleased with the service I received from Home Environmental. Joe and his team were very responsive, knowledgeable, and professional. They explained every step of the process in great detail and we received the results from the testing within 24 hours!"
Response time1 day
Response rate97%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
HK Environmental, LLC
5.0(
2
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Asbestos - Abatement

Serving Brea, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Jackson Abatement is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. \nWe uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal \nresponsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. \nAccurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true \nprofessionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make \ntheir concerns the basis of our business.\n\n

Response time11 hrs
23 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), hazardous waste is generally classified into four main categories:

1. Characteristic Wastes: These exhibit at least one of four hazardous traits: ignitability (flammable, like gasoline), corrosivity (can rust or decompose materials, like car batteries), reactivity (unstable and can explode, like aerosol cans), or toxicity (harmful when ingested, like lead-based paint).

2. Listed Wastes: These are specific wastes from manufacturing and industrial processes that the EPA has officially designated as hazardous. They include byproducts from processes that use solvents, pesticides, and other chemicals.

3. Universal Wastes: These are commonly generated hazardous items that are subject to streamlined regulations. Examples include batteries, pesticides, mercury-containing equipment (e.g., bulbs), and some lamps.

4. Mixed Wastes: This category includes waste that contains both hazardous and radioactive components, making it subject to regulation by both the EPA and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Typical methods for asbestos removal include encapsulation, enclosure, and complete removal.

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.

No, an N95 mask will not protect against asbestos and many other hazardous materials, such as carbon monoxide, gas, chemical vapors, and other gases. You will need a respirator specifically designed to protect against asbestos. However, if you suspect asbestos is present in your home, hire an asbestos abatement professional immediately and avoid the area until they arrive for the inspection.

Asbestos-containing materials are not easily affected by water and do not disintegrate or dissolve when exposed to it. However, porous materials can deteriorate due to water exposure, leading to the release of asbestos fibers into the air. The settling of asbestos fibers can also occur as water makes them heavy, which reduces the risk of airborne exposure, though future disturbance of the materials could cause risk. Wetting asbestos-containing materials does not constitute safe removal, and the proper handling and disposal of asbestos materials should be left to professionals.

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