Asbestos is a toxic mineral once widely used in a variety of building products because of its strength, durability, and fire-resistant properties. But asbestos can present a potential health hazard, causing serious conditions such as lung cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) have banned several asbestos products, but the substance is still found in many homes built prior to the 1980s.
We offer a variety of asbestos mitigation services, including:
Asbestos can be found in many building materials in your home, but there are exceptions, such as wood, glass, fiberglass, metal, and brick. You can find asbestos in the following, but no limited to, areas:
You should give us a call if you’re about to start any type of renovation or demolition project. You might also consider testing for asbestos if you’re about to put your house on the market, or if you’re buying a home and an inspector suspects the presence of asbestos.
Many home inspectors, however, have a disclaimer explaining that it is not their responsibility to identify asbestos because a lot of homes built prior to the 1980s contain asbestos products.
If you suspect you have asbestos, don’t touch or remove any material. Keep away from the area and refrain from sweeping, dusting, or cleaning in the vicinity. Though it’s not required, we recommending finding a certified or trained third-party inspector to verify the material.
Also, many people assume that if you find asbestos, you need to remove it. That may be true in some cases, but mitigation — or removal — depends on the state of asbestos.
There are two types of asbestos:
The general rule of thumb for non-friable material is to leave it alone, but if you must repair or remove it, it’s best to give us a call.
EnviroVantage provides residential asbestos removal services in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine. We also offer commercial and industrial asbestos abatement. Please call 1-800-640-5323 for more information or to get a quote.
Headquarters:
629 Calef Highway (Route 125)
Epping, NH 03042
10 Spencer Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
680 Stroudwater Street
Westbrook, ME 04092
The cost of mitigating asbestos will depend on a number of factors, including:
The average cost of asbestos removal for a residential project is $2,500, but remember — every project is different.
We are an established, highly trusted demolition, environmental, and indoor air quality contractor that has provided safe, well-planned delivery and execution of our services for over 35 years. All of our asbestos workers undergo intensive training and must pass exams and continuing education courses. Our certifications include:
We’re also associated with the following associations: