Best asbestos removal specialists near Brook, IN

Q: Do all gravity furnaces have asbestos?

• <div><p>No, but it&rsquo;s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren&rsquo;t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn&rsquo;t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.</p></div>

Q: What year did they stop putting asbestos in linoleum?

• <div><p>Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn&rsquo;t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.</p></div>

Q: What should you do if you touch asbestos?

• <div><p>If you think you&rsquo;ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you&rsquo;ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.</p></div>

Q: What does asbestos do to humans?

• <div><p>When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn&rsquo;t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person&rsquo;s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.</p></div>

Q: What are the common signs that asbestos is present in a property?

• <div><p>Often found in old insulation, tiles, and roofing materials in pre-1980s buildings.</p></div>

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Last update on May 09, 2024

Reviewed in May 2024
Travis is the best! He has done lots of appliance repair for me over the years. Would not trust anyone else to work on my appliances.
Kaluf Appliance Repair
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Reviewed in May 2024
He ordered the parts and did the work around our schedula. Very professional service.
HomeTeam Inspection Service of Northwest Indiana
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Reviewed in April 2024
Buyer beware** Was sold a water system under false pretenses by the sales rep Jake Faker. He knew I wanted to lower my current water system payment with a fully working system which with Raab’s system our monthly bill doubled with supplies needed to “maintain” their system. After several...
Rabb Water Systems
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Reviewed in August 2023
Just wonderful, did all the windows and door glass, spotless.
Squeaky Clean Wash Pros, Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2022
Montoya's cleaning service was by far the best experience I've ever had. I have used other cleaning companies before in my lifetime, but non of them come close to how great this service was. My carpet looks brand new, as if I just bought it today! I highly recommend this service to anyone who...
Montoya's Cleaning Service
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Reviewed in October 2022
Great job. Quick turnaround time which was desperately needed. Thanks for helping us out.
The Grout Medic of North Chicago
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Reviewed in March 2020
I have used Keilman Tree Service to remove at least 8 trees on my Indiana property following wind damage that made the removal of several trees necessary. Also, there were a few Hemlock trees that had died, or were dying. The caravan of machinery arrived early one morning and began the two day...
Keilman's Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in December 2019
I was pleased with their service. Stan called me very soon after I requested some help to remove a bat and do an inspection.
Ketchum Pest Control
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Reviewed in November 2013
Terry came out and gave us an estimate for a tank less water heater and we paid him in advance for the heater and we explained that the work would have to be done on a Saturday since my wife works from home and her office is next to the utility room. He said that was no problem. About 2 weeks...
Service Plumbing
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Reviewed in April 2012
Ron first gave us an estimate about a week prior to startting the job. He came over and climbed on the roof and inspected it and then gave us a call with the cost. A few days later he came over with the wriiten proposal and explaining what was going to happen and all the details including the...
Ashford Builders & Roofing Inc
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Top-Rated Asbestos removal specialists in Brook - Updated Nov 2026

Shoreline Environmental

4.6(

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Asbestos - TestingAsbestos - Abatement

Serving Brook, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Marc was great. He came on a Sunday to do our consultation, then removed the asbestos floor tiles in our basement over two days later that week. He was informative and answered all my questions. Always on time or early. I would definitely hire him again!"

Response time8 hrs

Response rate100%

1 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Environmental Services Corp

4.9(

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Asbestos - AbatementAsbestos - TestingAsbestos Siding - Repair

Serving Brook, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Max and his team were kind, courteous, and got the job done quickly and cleanly. Pricing was very fair and we are so thankful that they serve the central Illinois area, as we don’t have many local companies for asbestos removal."

+56

Response time1 day

Response rate100%

Recommended by79%of homeowners

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Lake County Environmental Services, LLC

5.0(

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Asbestos - Testing

Serving Brook, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2007

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Robert was extremely prompt and knowledgeable. Took care of our asbestos testing very quickly and explained how the process would work."

Response time2 hrs

Response rate98%

2 neighbors recently requested a quote

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Industrial Insulation solutions inc

4.3(

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Asbestos - AbatementAsbestos - Testing

Serving Brook, IN and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Did a good job removing the asbestos floor and scraping the adhesive. However, crew left floor a mess - did not have necessary cleaning supplies to clean the floor, after scraping. If the floor had been cleaned better, the rating would have been much higher. Overall, the job done was OK."

23 neighbors recently requested a quote

Recommended by86%of homeowners

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A&G Environmental Solutions, LLC

4.0(

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Asbestos - AbatementAsbestos - Testing

Serving Brook, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They have been exceptional, always on time and they do a good job for us."

Response time2 days

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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Mp and sons construction llc

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Asbestos Siding - Repair

Serving Brook, IN and surrounding areas

I started working for my self. And i want to grow the most that i can. By doing good work and offer fair services

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Asbestos Removal FAQs, answered by experts

No, but it’s common that they do. Gravity furnaces weren’t terribly efficient so wrapping either the ductwork in asbestos, the furnace itself, or both, was something done regularly. This allowed the system to retain more heat. At the time, this greatly enhanced the efficiency of the furnaces but it wasn’t until later that we became aware of just how carcinogenic and dangerous asbestos could be.

Most manufacturers stopped putting asbestos in linoleum before 1980 due to public concerns about its toxicity. However, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) didn’t ban asbestos-containing products until 1989, and a comprehensive ban was not announced until 2024. This means that homes built after 1989 may still have asbestos in their flooring.

If you think you’ve touched asbestos, do not put on a mask. This is important because you may take the asbestos fibers on your hands on trap them in the mask. Make your way to a sink and wash your hands thoroughly. Remove any clothes and seal them in a bag, then take a shower. Call your doctor and let them know you’ve been exposed to asbestos, and make sure you see them as soon as possible. The reason you keep the clothes is in case anyone wants to confirm the presence of asbestos.

When asbestos fibers become airborne, they enter a person's respiratory system. These fibers scar and damage the lungs and often lead to serious cancers like mesothelioma. Like many dangers in the house, asbestos isn’t easy to see when it could be causing serious damage. The amount of time exposed, combined with the person’s tolerance for asbestos inhalation and the amount inhaled, will all contribute to health problems.

Often found in old insulation, tiles, and roofing materials in pre-1980s buildings.

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