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: Are asbestos removal contractors required to have any certifications?

• <div><p>Currently, there is no federal licensing mandate for asbestos removal contractors. However, certain cities and states require certification and specialized training. For example, in New York, those handling asbestos must receive an Asbestos Handler Certification. The mandates dictating the necessary training or certifications vary based on state and local laws.</p></div>

Q: Is it legal to cover asbestos tile?

• <div><p>In most cities, it isn&rsquo;t legal to cover asbestos tile. This is because it&rsquo;s difficult for the average homeowner to know if they&rsquo;re causing fibers to become airborne. While there is a method of sealing the asbestos in place&mdash;called encapsulation&mdash;this needs to be done by a pro, and isn&rsquo;t appropriate for all situations. </p></div>

Q: Will homeowners’ insurance cover the removal of asbestos siding?

• <div><p>Homeowners&rsquo; insurance doesn&rsquo;t often cover the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/asbestos-siding-removal-cost.htm">cost to remove asbestos siding</a>, which averages about $2,900. Insurance policies treat the removal of asbestos siding as regular home maintenance, which insurance doesn&rsquo;t cover. If your siding suffers damage in a storm, though, it&rsquo;s possible the insurer may cover the replacement cost, even if the damaged siding contains asbestos.</p></div>

Q: Is asbestos still used in siding?

• <div><p>Since the EPA partially banned asbestos use in 1989, it is not commonly used in siding in the United States. Many other countries, such as Iceland, Canada, and Denmark, also have bans on asbestos. However, asbestos siding is still present in homes built before the late 1980s. Remember, the only surefire way to know if <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-i-tell-if-house-has-asbestos.htm">your home or siding contains asbestos</a> is to have it lab-tested by a professional. </p></div>

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Sebastian’s Custom Services is highly recommended by us!! They responded very quickly after I called and left a message in reference to removing my Mother’s lift recliner! The price was very reasonable! The company was also able to pickup the chair the next day! Unbelievable! We are so happy and...
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Reviewed in September 2024
I was very happy with all aspects of my experience with Mad City. It was a one-day install. They removed my old moldy tub/ shower and replaced it with a beautiful walk-in shower. I was happy with my interaction from start to finish. With Vickie The sales representative to the final product with...
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Reviewed in April 2023
Levi offered the most reasonable quote. He efficiently removed our bushes and throughly cleaned up those areas. It looked like those bushes were never there. I recommend Outback Nature Services and plan on having Levi complete more projects in the future.
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Reviewed in August 2015
The work was done promptly and professionally, as to my specifications. Without being asked, after removing a ceiling mounted lighting fixture that we will eventually replace, they installed a temporary light.
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Reviewed in September 2013
Shawn at Affordable Towing towed my car 50 miles so I could get it fixed by my regular mechanic. Though there was a brief wait for him to arrive, he was very pleasant to work with. He even suggested an inexpensive place to get hail damage removed. I have requested this company's help twice...
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Reviewed in June 2013
We had them clean about 1800 square feet of carpet. It took them about 1.5 hours. We moved as much furniture as we could, they cleaned under the rest leaving what they moved on top of pieces of styrofoam so the furniture was not resting on wet carpet. There were a few stains they couldn't...
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Reviewed in November 2012
My PC gave me an error "Hard Drive Failure Imminent". I called Mankato Computer Repair, and they told me to bring my PC in and they would look at it. They replaced my hard drive, updated my Windows version, removed a couple of viruses that I did not know I had. They kept me informed through out...
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Reviewed in September 2012
Met with Ben, picked out the materials, received estimate ina timely manner. As a surprise to my wife, Ben did the remodel while we were gone on vacation. Excellent work! Ben even removed all our contents sice I couldn't do it without my wife knowing something was up. He had to make some...
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Reviewed in April 2012
They are very professional and very good. They have very good products and very good workers. They take pride in what they do. They installed my radon removal system. Given a job or task, they do it, and they do a good job. They come right on time.
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Aztec Asbestos Removal LLC offers the removal of asbestos for commercial and residential properties. We started in 2011 and have been providing excellent asbestos removal service ever since. We have withheld a rating of A+ through the Better Business Bureau reflecting our strict safety procedures and impeccable work ethic since 2013. We strive to offer excellent customer satisfaction by being very flexible and available, on top of making safety our #1 priority. We are licensed in Minnesota and offer professional asbestos air sampling.

"They showed up promptly, answered our questions, and removed the asbestos from 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms."

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Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

Currently, there is no federal licensing mandate for asbestos removal contractors. However, certain cities and states require certification and specialized training. For example, in New York, those handling asbestos must receive an Asbestos Handler Certification. The mandates dictating the necessary training or certifications vary based on state and local laws.

In most cities, it isn’t legal to cover asbestos tile. This is because it’s difficult for the average homeowner to know if they’re causing fibers to become airborne. While there is a method of sealing the asbestos in place—called encapsulation—this needs to be done by a pro, and isn’t appropriate for all situations.

Homeowners’ insurance doesn’t often cover the cost to remove asbestos siding, which averages about $2,900. Insurance policies treat the removal of asbestos siding as regular home maintenance, which insurance doesn’t cover. If your siding suffers damage in a storm, though, it’s possible the insurer may cover the replacement cost, even if the damaged siding contains asbestos.

Since the EPA partially banned asbestos use in 1989, it is not commonly used in siding in the United States. Many other countries, such as Iceland, Canada, and Denmark, also have bans on asbestos. However, asbestos siding is still present in homes built before the late 1980s. Remember, the only surefire way to know if your home or siding contains asbestos is to have it lab-tested by a professional.

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