Do you always have to remove asbestos wiring?

• <div><p>If you have an older electrical system with fraying wires and other signs of damage, removal may be the best course of action. When asbestos begins to break down, it's more likely to become airborne, increasing the risk of health issues when it's inhaled.</p><p>However, if the system is in good condition and doesn't have visible signs of wear or damage, leaving it alone may be the safest course of action. An asbestos abatement and removal professional can help you determine the best way to proceed.</p></div>

Can I clean an asbestos popcorn ceiling?

• <div><p>If you know your popcorn ceiling has asbestos, you should not attempt to clean it. It simply is not possible to learn <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-asbestos.htm">how to clean asbestos</a> 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.</p></div>

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Q: Are there safety concerns with older popcorn ceilings that contain asbestos?

• <div><p>Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.</p></div>

Q: What should you do if you are exposed to asbestos?

• <div><p>Do not panic if you are exposed to asbestos. The illnesses associated with asbestos exposure are rare. If you are concerned about exposure, talk to your doctor, especially if you are having any respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or difficulty breathing. They may recommend imaging to get a view of the insides of your organs and determine if scarring or growths are present.</p></div>

Q: What is asbestos encapsulation?

• <div><p>Asbestos encapsulation is an alternative to asbestos abatement or removal. Suppose you have hired an asbestos testing service and they recommend encapsulation. In that case, they will cover the asbestos with a protective barrier or put it in a sealed enclosure so the fibers cannot escape. Encapsulation usually costs between $2 and $6 per square foot.</p></div>

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This was our first time using Apollo Insulation and Geremy and Dennis did an excellent job removing our old (rodent droppings and urine) insulation. They disinfected and repaired any damage caused by the rodents. New insulation was blown in and we couldnâ t be happier. From the initial...
Apollo Insulation
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Reviewed in December 2023
A tree fell on my house, he came quickly removed it cut it up and cleaned all of the debris.He is the best!
Leiter & Sons Excavation
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Reviewed in September 2022
Excellent service! Did a great job remove a large maple that was near buildings and power lines? Hire Rob again. Recommend him highly!
Climbing Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2021
They did a great job, all tree stumps removed, graded nice( we are on a slope) drain installed, and working great! tree
Forrest Excavation
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Reviewed in January 2021
Good team - tree removed with minimal damage to nearby trees. Excellent clean-up. Would use, again,
Smith's Tree Service
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Reviewed in July 2020
Prompt, pleasant workers who obviously enjoy what they are doing and are very good at it. They also did a great job of cleaning up. and removing the cut wood to a different location for me. I plan on using them again. BB
Pro Tree Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2019
I hired Evan to cut down 4 trees, 2 by the road and 2 by the power line. Evan and Keith did an excellent job. They even cleaned up yard debris, in the area where the trees were, that wasn't from the removal. Their price was significantly lower than other estimates. I would highly recommend...
Evan's Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2019
Hard working, professional and friendly. Demolished and removed an old chimney from roof.
Hutchins masonry
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Reviewed in May 2019
Jim and his crew were on time and went right to work, very accommodating and creative in the removal of my trees. I was very pleased with their work, will use them again when the need comes up.
Red Oak Forestry
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Reviewed in February 2019
Tanner Homes installed our new kitchen cabinets and reinstalled some existing cabinets along with crown molding for all the upper cabinets. They took the necessary steps to tie them altogether seamlessly in perfect alignment. They also removed two small windows and installed three large windows...
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Serving Jay, ME and surrounding areas

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"Exceptionally qualified and can explain in great detail the results of their testing. Highly recommend for residential type environmental issues."

Response time2 days

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"I highly recommend Octagon Cleaning and Restoration. We recently purchased a house on the water and discovered that we had a mold issue in our basement. Matt and his crew were professional, informed us what needed to be done and completely eliminated the mold and the musty smell. Matt was very responsive to my texts, answered all my questions and a great representative of Octagon."

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Hall Bros Environmental Services, Inc.

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Serving Jay, ME and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

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Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

Older textures may contain asbestos, requiring careful handling and professional inspection before work begins to ensure safety compliance.

Do not panic if you are exposed to asbestos. The illnesses associated with asbestos exposure are rare. If you are concerned about exposure, talk to your doctor, especially if you are having any respiratory symptoms, such as coughing or difficulty breathing. They may recommend imaging to get a view of the insides of your organs and determine if scarring or growths are present.

Asbestos encapsulation is an alternative to asbestos abatement or removal. Suppose you have hired an asbestos testing service and they recommend encapsulation. In that case, they will cover the asbestos with a protective barrier or put it in a sealed enclosure so the fibers cannot escape. Encapsulation usually costs between $2 and $6 per square foot.

If you have an older electrical system with fraying wires and other signs of damage, removal may be the best course of action. When asbestos begins to break down, it's more likely to become airborne, increasing the risk of health issues when it's inhaled.

However, if the system is in good condition and doesn't have visible signs of wear or damage, leaving it alone may be the safest course of action. An asbestos abatement and removal professional can help you determine the best way to proceed.

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.

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