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Asbestos Garage Removal - Is it Safe?

  • Writer: Umair Saleem
    Umair Saleem
  • Jul 26, 2021
  • 3 min read

Asbestos garage removal in Prestwick is a hot topic among residents. It seems that the more you know about Asbestos the less you think about it. The worst thing about Asbestos is that it's so dangerous that if it's not properly removed your family could be putting their health at risk for many years. There are certain areas of the United States that have been identified as being high risk for Asbestos related illnesses, including:


The home of John D. MacArthur II. In 2021 the State of New York began an investigation into the removal of this former President's garage. The home is located on the Army Corp of Engineers lands, which means the government owns the land and it's managed by the Corps. What they found in the garage is called 'Asbestos', which is a mineral substance that is similar to Lead. This material was used to create everything from ceiling tiles and fire escapes in the buildings to sealants, seal coats and roof coatings. This hazardous material is not allowed to be removed from any structure until all safe jobs have been completed.


The State of New York found Asbestos in the air, soil and water sources inside and outside of the home. They have determined that there is a high level of Asbestos contamination in the home, and the areas where people spend a lot of time such as the garage to have the highest concentration. Many of the individuals who work in the garage are exposed to Asbestos through the materials that they use everyday. Other individuals who spend a lot of time inside the garage such as the maintenance crew and workers unloading and moving vehicles may also be exposed to Asbestos.


It's very important that you don't ignore Asbestos related problems. You should contact a professional asbestos removal company as soon as possible. The longer you wait the more risk you place to not finding the right professional company to remove your Asbestos from your home. Not only do you expose yourself to dangerous chemicals, but you also run the risk of losing your home.


The best way to make sure you have legitimate professionals performing your Asbestos garage removal is to ask for references. Ask everyone you know who works around the house whether or not they would recommend one particular company to remove their Asbestos. If you don't feel comfortable asking your neighbors, then you should move on. You don't need to stress about finding a removal company as long as you get names and numbers.


You should also ask your friends and family members who work around your house for names of companies they would recommend. There is no better place to go to find information about a good removal company than on the internet. Check out different removal company websites so you can see what their prices are, what types of Asbestos they will pick up and how experienced the employees are. Most of the companies will list how long it takes them to remove the material, how much it will cost them, and their contact information. All of this information is necessary if you want to get an accurate quote.


As you are searching for a professional company to remove Asbestos from your garage, you may be thinking that there is nothing you can do to help yourself. That might be true in the short term, but there are things you can do to help you along. You should always wear goggles while working on any Asbestos material, even if the materials are being pulled up from the ground. Be sure that you and the professional company are well aware of the Asbestos law in your state.


If the company does remove the material in the right way and you are happy with their work, then you should hire them to do future jobs for you. However, if anything should go wrong, you need to be able to prove that the company was at fault. To do that, you need to provide documentation. It may take some time to get all of the documentation together, but you need to have everything in order so that you can feel confident that you will receive fair compensation for your Asbestos garage removal.

 
 
 

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