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>

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’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>

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Q: What should I do if toxic materials are found during a professional test?

• <div><p>Follow recommendations for removal or remediation to ensure a safe living environment.</p></div>

Q: What are the 4 categories of hazardous waste?

• <div><p>The four types of hazardous waste are toxic, corrosive, flammable, and reactive. These four types fall under the EPA&rsquo;s designation of characteristic hazardous waste. The EPA also categorizes hazardous wastes as listed, which includes specific byproducts or unused chemicals from manufacturing and industrial processes, universal waste, including bulbs, mercury, pesticides, batteries, and various other common substances, and mixed waste containing radioactive material.</p></div>

Q: Can asbestos be absorbed through the skin?

• <div><p>While asbestos can&rsquo;t be directly absorbed through the skin&mdash;the fibers are too big&mdash;skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2025
I reached out to him to inquire about a couple of stumps that needed removed. He came out super fast, gave a very reasonable quote. After we agreed on the price, he came out and made super quick work of the three stumps. Will definitely be hiring again when I have more stumps that need removed.
American Mowing Company
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Reviewed in June 2025
I hired them 3 times to remove trees and they always did a great job. They cleaned up the areas afterwards. I would hire them again!
J's Tree Service
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Reviewed in March 2024
Nicolae is an excellent contractor, with interity, great skill, and timeliness. Our new tile shower (after bathtub removal) is just as we had hoped for. He also did tile flooring and trim in two small bathrooms as well as a small shower removal and closet installation into that space. All work...
Silver Tile & Stone, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2023
Joseph removed an unwanted broken hot tub and rundown deck from our new home. He was very quick to respond and even came over the weekend to get the job done. He went above and beyond to take care of our yard during the process and was very respectful to work with. I would absolutely hire him...
B&Gs Hauling, LLC
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Reviewed in June 2018
Real Deal removed a 30 ft Little Leaf Linden tree from our back yard on a very hot afternoon. The workers operated safely and professionally to remove it. They cleaned up any trace of limbs and raked the area clean. I would recommend this company.
Brandons Tree Service
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Reviewed in June 2016
He removed a kitchen bar, moved a kitchen cabinet to the garage, removed the back splash and prepared it for new tile, and built a wooden box to cover exposed electrical wiring. He is efficient, accurate and respectful with reasonable prices. He also went the "extra mile" to find the best match...
A+ Handyman Services LLC
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Reviewed in March 2016
Excellent job! Audra was very timely with a call back time and scheduling around my work schedule. Lucian did an amazing job on the siding including removing the dirt and mold from the gutters and siding. He went the extra mile and made the deck and outdoor furniture/cushions look brand new...
Exterior Pro Wash, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2014
Workers left all of their trash in the house, and did not clean up spills. There were paint drops on our hardwood floors, as well as large paint splotches in the shower. Granted, they came up fairly easy, but still this was very unprofessional. Additionally, they removed all mini blinds and...
MOZARK'S PAINTING INC
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Reviewed in October 2013
The price quoted seemed very affordable; however, after the job was underway, we received a call stating that they didn't think they'd be able to get the entire tree down. They stated that they had ruined several chain saws and thought that there was metal in the tree. We asked if they had...
Out On A Limb Tree Service
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Reviewed in June 2013
Not a good experience. The windows were not installed correctly. Some of the windows were found to be held up by only a couple of fasteners. They also cut out king studs that support the walls and windows and did not repair the cut studding. The cut studs were just left hanging in the walls...
STEVE GARRETSON BUILDERS
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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.

Follow recommendations for removal or remediation to ensure a safe living environment.

The four types of hazardous waste are toxic, corrosive, flammable, and reactive. These four types fall under the EPA’s designation of characteristic hazardous waste. The EPA also categorizes hazardous wastes as listed, which includes specific byproducts or unused chemicals from manufacturing and industrial processes, universal waste, including bulbs, mercury, pesticides, batteries, and various other common substances, and mixed waste containing radioactive material.

While asbestos can’t be directly absorbed through the skin—the fibers are too big—skin contact can still produce symptoms. Contact dermatitis can flare up in sensitive individuals but in most cases, the danger from asbestos comes from inhaling the fibers, or dust, that is produced when asbestos is disturbed. If you touch asbestos by accident, immediately wash yourself and your clothes.

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.

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