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A#1 Abatement, Inc.

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A#1 Abatement, Inc.

4.44(
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Customers say: True professional
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32 years of experience

At A#1 Abatement, Inc., we are your premiere source for residential demolition, water recovery services, asbestos, mold, along with other tasks. Since 1993 our company has offered the finest in quality abatement for your home. For the best of the best call today for your next project, 410-285-6998. PLEASE NOTE, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO WORK WITH HOMEOWNERS. We DO NOT remove vermiculite! We are licensed and insured! #207934 -Water Damage Restoration Certification (IICRC)

"Efficient and thorough."

David S on December 2024

At A#1 Abatement, Inc., we are your premiere source for residential demolition, water recovery services, asbestos, mold, along with other tasks. Since 1993 our company has offered the finest in quality abatement for your home. For the best of the best call today for your next project, 410-285-6998. PLEASE NOTE, WE ARE ONLY ABLE TO WORK WITH HOMEOWNERS. We DO NOT remove vermiculite! We are licensed and insured! #207934 -Water Damage Restoration Certification (IICRC)

"Efficient and thorough."

David S on December 2024

Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

Whether or not to buy a home containing asbestos is ultimately a decision for the homebuyer, and there are several things to consider. When in good condition and contained, asbestos is unlikely to present a health risk—it’s when those tiny fibers are loose and airborne that they become a problem. Consider any renovations you plan on doing to the home that could disturb existing asbestos and the cost of removal. If an inspection finds asbestos in a home on the market, you could negotiate with the seller for a lower price, though this isn’t a sure thing.

Asbestos has not been used to manufacture new siding since the early 1980s. So, while asbestos is not currently used to make new siding, it can still be present in the siding of homes built before the 1980s. The best way to know if your siding has any type of asbestos is to have a professional test it.

If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn how to clean asbestos safely without potentially releasing microscopic fibers into the air that could lead to severe illness in the future. Avoid disturbing or cleaning the ceiling until the asbestos removal company can get rid of the popcorn ceiling.

To seal off, or encapsulate, asbestos-containing materials in your home, you’ll need to utilize a sealant specifically designed for asbestos encapsulation. These sealants bind with asbestos fibers to keep them from spreading throughout the air and causing bodily harm. In many cases, these sealants can be simply painted on, but you’ll need to wear a protective body suit as well as an asbestos-rated respirator to interact with these materials safely.

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.

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