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 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>

Q: What is considered hazardous waste?

• <div><p>Hazardous waste is waste that poses a threat to human or environmental health. This generally refers to waste that is flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive. To confirm if the waste you need to remove <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/what-is-hazardous-waste.htm">is considered hazardous waste</a>, contact your local hazardous waste facility.</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: 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>

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Last update on November 19, 2025

Reviewed in February 2025
quick response, came on time. removed items promptly, very pleased with the service, kind and professional
Gardea Services
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Reviewed in September 2014
Smooth Movers were so helpful. The furniture we purchased was over sized and difficult to fit through the door to the family room. A few doors needed to be removed. Gabriel and Matt carefully moved the sofa and love seat to the basement and a new washer and dryer in the laundry room. When...
Smooth Movers
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Reviewed in August 2012
Very professional and prompt. I have white carpet and 3 teenagers and he was able to remove all of the stains. Will DEFINITELY use Northwest Cleaning again.:)
Northwest Cleaning
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Reviewed in September 2011
i had a backed up sewer line in my basement. i called paintbrush services, as they are the only service i know of in gillette that has the 50 foot plus line needed to unclog my line. they came to my house the same day as i called. i have a set of shelves at the top of my stairs to the basement...
PAINTBRUSH SANITATION
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Reviewed in March 2010
These people had better pick a new name because they don't understand the meaning of INTEGRITY. I hired them to help move some items and remove 2 couches from my basement in Laramie. The main need was the couches because I could not get them out myself. They did NOT finish the job, they left the...
Integrity Enterprises
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Reviewed in August 2008
Not well. The only plus was that we were only out time and the use of our bathroom, as he suggested we start removing tile on our own, which would save him time and save us expense. So with wasted time, we were unable to use our bathroom for a little less than a month. Approximate cost in...
ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONTRACTING
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Thank you for considering Recycled Materials. We are located in Casper, WY, locally owned and insured and bonded. Our goal is to meet your service needs with the highest quality service. We have an excellent reputation amoung homeowners, contractors, commercial property owners, property managers and Architects. Recycled Materials offers affordable prices and reliable residential and commercial demoliton services along with providing recycled building materials. We are committed to improving the community through service and positive influence. Our specialitiies include; Site Leveling Site Clean-up Recycled Aggregate Materials Road Base Asbestos Removal Material Trucking Recycled Matericals, LLC also provides refuse trailers, belly dump trucks, side dump trucks. Please call us today for more information. Please call us today for more information.

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Asbestos Removal questions, answered by experts

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.

Hazardous waste is waste that poses a threat to human or environmental health. This generally refers to waste that is flammable, corrosive, toxic, or reactive. To confirm if the waste you need to remove is considered hazardous waste, contact your local hazardous waste facility.

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.

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-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.

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