How quickly can you get here and remove this asbestos?

If you’ve come across asbestos in the course of a water loss in your home, we can get it taken care of quickly – probably in the next 48 hours.  Give us a call and we’ll figure out what will work best.

How does the Asbestos Abatement process work:

It is really important that the asbestos abatement process is done carefully and by specially trained and licensed professionals.

Here are the approximate steps (only to be done by a professional. This is a simplification, and not a DYI guide!)

1. Set up a regulated work area.  Set up containment plastic to limit the demolition area and keep the dangerous air in one controllable place. Set up air filtration and negative air equipment.
2. Workers in full protective gear will do the physical removal of the asbestos-containing material.
3. The containment area will be vacuumed with a HEPA vac system, and wet-wiped.
4. The area of removal plus the plastic will be sprayed with an encapsulant to tie down any remaining asbestos particles.
5. Depending on the amount and type of asbestos product being removed, an air clearance test may be done.

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Portland Asbestos Abatement

Verity Restoration follows the laws established by Oregon DEQ and OR-OSHA to safely test and remove asbestos-containing materials (ACM). Both company owners are Oregon certified abatement supervisors and federal AHERA asbestos inspectors.

Verity Restoration Asbestos Abatement

If you are in need of asbestos abatement in the course of water damage, contact us today. We provide fast, comprehensive service and can help make sure your project continues without delay. Asbestos is a serious concern, and we can make sure that you know exactly what you are dealing with before you begin. Contact us today!

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How much does asbestos removal cost? This varies greatly. Things taken into consideration are the quantity and type of building material that contains the asbestos. More safety measures have to be used when dealing with sprayed-on products such as popcorn ceiling, rather than something that will stay intact when removed. Oregon DEQ and Oregon OSHA have very specific safety requirements for workers and air quality safety, and DEQ additionally has permit fees based on quantity. It’s very difficult to give an answer without knowing the specifics of square footage and material type. I’d be happy to give more information over the phone when I know how much of what we are looking at.

What are some asbestos exposure symptoms?

Asbestos in the air can’t be seen by the naked eye, so the initial exposure may not even be noticed. Asbestos-caused diseases tend to show up between 15 and 30 years post-exposure. The major diseases that can be caused by asbestos include mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. Those all have a latency of between 15 and 30 years. Symptoms of those diseases include scarring of the lungs, chest pain, and breathlessness, among other things.

Is asbestos a poison?

No, not exactly. Asbestos is a mineral, and has many helpful properties and building and construction applications. The problem is that it breaks down into tiny fiber-like particles which are small enough to be breathed into the lungs, where they then get trapped. Those trapped particles irritate the lungs and the body’s natural defense mechanisms try their hardest to expel the particles but are not able to. this leads to scarring and additional problems.

Does asbestos cause cancer?

It certainly can. It is not a chemical or anything that you would commonly think of when you think of carcinogens, but instead it is a mineral that happens to break down into tiny strand-like particles. These particles then get stuck in your alveoli In your lungs, and your body isn’t able to expel them. Over 15 to 30 years this can cause problems such as lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma. 

Where is asbestos in homes?

There are many places that asbestos can be found in homes, including but not limited to popcorn ceiling texture, fighting, plaster and patching compound, vinyl floor tile, the backing of linoleum, mastic that is used as a heavy glue tosecure down flooring and similar items, insulation on water pipes insulation in old heaters and stoves, and many more. It has not been successfully banned, and is still found in building materials today.

Can I do my own asbestos tile removal?

We’ve come across DIY articles on the internet about how to remove your own asbestos containing products, and we consider that very dangerous advice. Under no circumstances will we recommend disturbing an asbestos-containing product on your own. The safety measures and the training that asbestos workers in Oregon go through are extreme, so that not only the workers are protected, but also that the home doesn’t become more contaminated. Asbestos tile removal should be done by trained professionals to avoid immediate exposure upon demolition, and then long-term exposure because of the release of particles into your residence.

Can I do asbestos siding removal?

Asbestos siding removal must be done by trained professionals to avoid immediate exposure upon demolition, and to avoid what Oregon DEQ calls a “ visible emission” of asbestos. On the internet it is possible to find DIY guides which we consider extremely dangerous advice, and also is illegal in Oregon. 

How do I find asbestos removal companies? 

There are many licensed asbestos removal companies in Oregon. It’s important to check into there past history to see if they have any DEQ fines or OSHA violations. It’s also important to make sure that they have a safety plan in place and that they will be looking out for you and your home. Safety is critical, so make sure that if you are priced shopping beds that you aren’t you sacrificing safety and the lowest bidder isn’t cutting corners.