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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.


A Sharkey Demolition Services

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A Sharkey Demolition Services

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45 years of experience

A Sharkey Demolition Services owned and operated by Wayne Sharkey. Wayne is a third generation Demolition/deconstruction contractor. Wayne has 10 yrs experience with asbestos and hazardous materials handling. references available. fully licensed and insured

A Sharkey Demolition Services owned and operated by Wayne Sharkey. Wayne is a third generation Demolition/deconstruction contractor. Wayne has 10 yrs experience with asbestos and hazardous materials handling. references available. fully licensed and insured


Kanndo Professional Services

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Kanndo Professional Services

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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers

At Kanndo we clean and repair homes and offices. We offer carpet, air duct, and gutter cleaning along with window washing. Handy man painting, house cleaning and if your are cleaning out the attic or basement we offer junk haul. We do just about everything except major electric and plumbing.

"Good and very helpful. Helped with (old) carpet removal even though that wasn’t part of the original request. Will hire them again."

Stephanie S on January 2018

At Kanndo we clean and repair homes and offices. We offer carpet, air duct, and gutter cleaning along with window washing. Handy man painting, house cleaning and if your are cleaning out the attic or basement we offer junk haul. We do just about everything except major electric and plumbing.

"Good and very helpful. Helped with (old) carpet removal even though that wasn’t part of the original request. Will hire them again."

Stephanie S on January 2018


Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

Asbestos siding can be dangerous if disturbed because the material itself poses a health risk. Asbestos is one of the leading causes of lung cancer as it causes mesothelioma—an aggressive cancer. Asbestos can also cause irreversible damage to your lungs by creating a buildup of scar tissue, called asbestosis. It has a habit of making its way through even robust personal protective equipment (PPE), which is why it’s not recommended that you perform any asbestos work yourself.

In most cities, it isn’t legal to cover asbestos tile. This is because it’s difficult for the average homeowner to know if they’re causing fibers to become airborne. While there is a method of sealing the asbestos in place—called encapsulation—this needs to be done by a pro, and isn’t appropriate for all situations. 

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the use of asbestos pipe insulation in certain applications in 1975. It released further bans in 1989 and 2019. While asbestos pipe insulation was common from the 1930s to 1970s, its use fell off after the 1970s due to public concern and the EPA's actions.

It is legal to cover asbestos tile with new flooring. For some homeowners, this is a reasonable option to prevent asbestos fibers from spreading in the home and reduce health hazards. However, it’s a better long-term solution to completely remove asbestos from your home rather than cover it up.

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