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’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.</p></div>

What is the difference between abatement and remediation?

• <div><p>Abatement focuses on immediate hazard control while remediation encompasses a comprehensive cleanup and long-term safety strategy. Abatement refers specifically to reducing or eliminating the immediate hazard by removing or encapsulating it. It’s a targeted approach aimed solely at controlling asbestos risks. Remediation is a broader term that involves the entire process of addressing contamination to restore a safe environment. Remediation can include abatement, decontamination, air quality testing, and post-cleanup monitoring.</p></div>

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Q: Can you power wash asbestos siding?

• <div><p>Power washing asbestos siding can be hazardous and isn't recommended. The power washer's high pressure can disturb the siding and release harmful asbestos fibers into the air. Rather than attempting to DIY it, hire a professional trained in asbestos handling to tackle any exterior cleaning.</p></div>

Q: Can you use Flex Seal to encapsulate asbestos?

• <div><p>Asbestos-containing materials, like duct wrap, should be encapsulated using a sealant specifically formulated for asbestos. These sealants work to bind with asbestos fibers and help further neutralize them as a health risk. Whenever you&rsquo;re working near asbestos-containing materials, be sure to keep safety as a top priority and wear a P-100-rated respirator as well as protective clothing.</p></div>

Q: How long does asbestos removal usually take?

• <div><p>Duration varies, commonly from a few days to a week, based on building assessment.</p></div>

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Last update on October 23, 2025

Reviewed in December 2024
Yes, they got it done but was delayed due to neighbors interest in removing trees
Westy inc
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Reviewed in June 2024
We hired Elite Excavation to remove a tree from our cabin roof...very nice guys, work was done quickly and efficiently. As the cabin is a work in progress, we will keep Elite's nomber on hand for other jobs we will have a need for in the future. Thank you for a job well done!
Elite Excavation
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Reviewed in April 2023
Professional, friendly, comprehensive tree removal service. Planning on using them again on another project.
Ellingson's Tree Service
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Reviewed in January 2023
John responded quickly to my phone call and was very prompt with looking at the concern of asbestos tiles. He was ver professional and knowledgeable with the abatement process! Would highly recommend John!
JMAX Specialty Contracting, Inc.
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Reviewed in May 2016
Dave came out within 24 hours and arrived exactly on schedule. He replaced a part on our refrigerator which had stopped cooling. He also spent time educating me about what to expect for future repairs on our ageing refrigerator so we could make good decisions about fix/replace. He was careful to...
Twin Cities Appliance Service
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Reviewed in November 2015
The brick was stained with soot from many years ago. Much of the stain was removed after cleaning it twice. It came out better than I expected.
SERVICE MASTER CO
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Reviewed in December 2014
The good: - Was able "diagnosis" the problem on the phone (he confirmed his suspicions once he arrived) - Had all of the parts necessary to make the repair (no waiting for parts to be ordered!) - Was prompt and courteous - Called prior to arrival, upon request - Ended up...
On The Spot Appliance Service
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Reviewed in May 2013
Dave quoted me about $800 for tree and stump removal and I told him to go ahead. I got the bill and it was $1400 and we haven't even done the stump removal yet because I said we could get it later. So once I pay to have the stump removed I will have spent probably twice as much as was quoted. ...
Dave's Tree Care
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Reviewed in February 2012
About ten years ago I had a small house fire. They came in and thoroughly cleaned it. They removed toxins. It was wonderful. This time they did just basic carpet cleaning. They are trustworthy and reliable. They answer your phone calls. It's a family owned business, so it was mostly just family....
Pine Ridge Cleaning & Restoration Inc
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Reviewed in February 2012
I contacted Blaylock plumbing and was told Chad was out on a job but would call within the hour. Chad promptly called back and I went over what needed to be done. He arrived about 30 minutes later and after looking at the pipe in question detailed what he would do and an approximate price which...
Blaylock Plumbing Co
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Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

Power washing asbestos siding can be hazardous and isn't recommended. The power washer's high pressure can disturb the siding and release harmful asbestos fibers into the air. Rather than attempting to DIY it, hire a professional trained in asbestos handling to tackle any exterior cleaning.

Asbestos-containing materials, like duct wrap, should be encapsulated using a sealant specifically formulated for asbestos. These sealants work to bind with asbestos fibers and help further neutralize them as a health risk. Whenever you’re working near asbestos-containing materials, be sure to keep safety as a top priority and wear a P-100-rated respirator as well as protective clothing.

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.

Abatement focuses on immediate hazard control while remediation encompasses a comprehensive cleanup and long-term safety strategy. Abatement refers specifically to reducing or eliminating the immediate hazard by removing or encapsulating it. It’s a targeted approach aimed solely at controlling asbestos risks. Remediation is a broader term that involves the entire process of addressing contamination to restore a safe environment. Remediation can include abatement, decontamination, air quality testing, and post-cleanup monitoring.

Duration varies, commonly from a few days to a week, based on building assessment.

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