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AC Environmental, Inc.
5.0(
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Asbestos - TestingAsbestos - AbatementAsbestos Siding - Repair

Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Given the awful circumstances (house fire), we had a great experience with AC Environmental. They were quick, courteous and professional. As with every service, problems can occur. How a company reacts to a problem says a lot to their commitment to the customer. There was a minor problem in removing our asbestos, I called AC Environmental and Dustin was out at our house resolving it within hours! I was surprised and very pleased."
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Response time10 hrs
Response rate99%
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Scope Environmental
5.0(
15
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Asbestos - Testing

Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I used Scope Environmental recently to test floor tile and the underlying mastic to determine if either contained asbestos. I selected Scope because Jeff was very responsive, professional, independent of the abatement companies and his price was competitive. Jeff suggested testing both the tiles and mastic. The tiles tested positive for asbestos but the mastic contained no asbestos. As a result, I saved considerable expense by abating the tiles only and not the mastic so I also used Scope again for the post abatement air testing rather than the abatement company. I would hire Scope again for material and air testing for asbestos, mold or any other potentially toxic materials."
Black mold inside closet
Mold growth in HVAC Closet
Asbestos Flooring
Floor sample collection
Asbestos Adhesive

+10

Response time4 hrs
Response rate96%
Recommended by73%of homeowners
K&E Restoration/Demolition LLC
3.0(
4
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Asbestos - AbatementAsbestos - TestingAsbestos Siding - Repair

Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Due to my recent diagnosis of cancer, I will be getting the asbestos testing sometime soon. Even tho I have not had the actual service yet, the gentleman from this company was so kind, and so knowledgeable. He explained a lot about it, how it's done, etc. He reached back out to me to see if there was anything he could do, questions answered, etc.."
Asbestos Removal Project
Recommended by66%of homeowners
New Home Innovations
New to Angi
Asbestos Siding - Repair

Serving Waterloo, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride in the experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and professionally communicate with every customer. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job is.

Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

It can be safe to live in a house with asbestos as long as the asbestos-containing materials are intact, in good condition, and not disturbed. Asbestos becomes dangerous only when its fibers are released into the air, which happens if the material is damaged, crumbling, or disturbed during renovation work. If you suspect asbestos is present, do not disturb it. Instead of removal, materials in good condition can sometimes be encapsulated. It is recommended to have regular professional inspections to monitor the condition of the asbestos and prevent health risks from potential exposure.

In the 1980s, the use of asbestos in house siding materials underwent a significant decline, ultimately being phased out by the mid-1980s to early 1990s. This change was largely due to a growing awareness of the severe health risks associated with asbestos exposure, particularly its link to lung diseases and cancers. With increased public concern and regulatory agency involvement, building codes and regulations were updated to restrict the use of asbestos in construction materials. 

if you install new siding on top of old asbestos siding, you may keep the fibers trapped, but it would not necessarily be considered encapsulation. To do so properly requires a professional, who uses a certain type of sealant that needs to be spread over the asbestos in a number of layers in order to trap all the fibers. Although you may be able to buy this sealant yourself, it is highly advised that, once you find asbestos, you call a pro immediately. 

Although the use of asbestos has declined since the 1980s, it remains in several different types of building construction materials for insulation and as a fire retardant. Typically, asbestos can be found in materials such as ceiling and floor tiles, heat-resistant fabrics and coatings, and roof shingles. You may also find asbestos in textured paint and patching compounds.

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.

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