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Abatement Specialties

1814 E Ave NE
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Abatement Specialties

1814 E Ave NE
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19 years of experience

Abatement Specialties, LLC is a Veteran owned company and we are your Environmental Concerns Specialists with offices in Cedar Rapids, IA and Davenport, IA. Abatement Specialties LLC was founded in February 2006 and specializes in asbestos abatement, mold remediation, lead based paint testing and remediation. We've successfully completed several thousand residential, commercial and industrial abatement projects since 2006. Our company staff has over 50 years of combined experience. Abatement Specialties LLC provides professional services at competitive rates in renovation and demolition projects as a State of Iowa licensed, certified and approved asbestos abatement company.

Abatement Specialties, LLC is a Veteran owned company and we are your Environmental Concerns Specialists with offices in Cedar Rapids, IA and Davenport, IA. Abatement Specialties LLC was founded in February 2006 and specializes in asbestos abatement, mold remediation, lead based paint testing and remediation. We've successfully completed several thousand residential, commercial and industrial abatement projects since 2006. Our company staff has over 50 years of combined experience. Abatement Specialties LLC provides professional services at competitive rates in renovation and demolition projects as a State of Iowa licensed, certified and approved asbestos abatement company.



Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

Abatement focuses on immediate hazard control while remediation encompasses a comprehensive cleanup and long-term safety strategy. Abatement refers specifically to reducing or eliminating the immediate hazard by removing or encapsulating it. It’s a targeted approach aimed solely at controlling asbestos risks. Remediation is a broader term that involves the entire process of addressing contamination to restore a safe environment. Remediation can include abatement, decontamination, air quality testing, and post-cleanup monitoring.

Asbestos siding on its own doesn’t present a health risk. Asbestos fibers only become airborne when you disturb the material. As long as the siding is in good condition, it shouldn’t release dangerous fibers into the air. If you’re ready to replace the siding anyway or if it’s in poor condition, hire a local asbestos removal contractor to remove, repair, or cover it safely.

Follow recommendations for removal or remediation to ensure a safe living environment.

Asbestos is a carcinogen, meaning it increases the risk of cancer. Inhaling asbestos fibers is linked to several respiratory issues, including asbestosis, or scarring on the lungs, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, another type of cancer. There's also a link between asbestos exposure and an increased risk of colon cancer and other cancers of the digestive system.

Usually, the people most at risk for disease related to asbestos exposure are those who spend a lot of time working around the material without protection. Electricians who work with asbestos wire have a higher risk of developing mesothelioma or lung cancer due to their exposure.

According to the National Cancer Institute, asbestos-related diseases can take anywhere from 10 to 40 years for symptoms to appear. The health risks increase with prolonged and heavier exposure. Risk factors also include:

  • Amount of exposure

  • Chemical makeup, size, and shape of the asbestos fibers

  • Length of time a person is exposed to asbestos

  • Genetic factors 

  • Source of exposure (direct exposure or secondhand exposure from someone directly exposed)

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