Asbestos Survey & Assessments FAQ's
A: The prices associated with asbestos surveys are completely dependent on the scope of work being performed. Considerations that may alter the price would be the square footage of material(s), the total quantity of materials to be assessed, access to the material, labor to perform the inspection, and turnaround time necessary for the project.
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A: If the materials are confirmed to contain asbestos via an acceptable form of 3rd party laboratory analysis, then abatement may be required depending on the current, future plans and/ or condition of the materials. The property owner may consider removal by a qualified abatement contractor if the efforts to perform the scope of work are to undoubtedly disturb those materials. Example: proper sampling and testing have proven the popcorn ceiling texture indeed has asbestos, but the consultant has deemed it fully intact and in good condition. The property owner can decide to leave the material in place without disturbing it or they decide to move forward with their ceiling renovation of smoothing out the finish with a qualified licensed abatement contractor.
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A: Asbestos fibers can be found in a great number of building materials. Some well-known examples are drywall joint compound, popcorn ceiling texture, a variety of insulation systems serving walls, ceiling, HVAC, and plumbing systems, vinyl floor tiles, mastic (adhesives) supporting mounted mirrors and floor tiles, grout and caulk systems, plaster walls, and many more. It is best to hire a qualified licensed asbestos consulting business to help with the proper inspection and sampling of materials.
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A: Unfortunately, there is no official ban year for the material as a whole. Throughout the years, ongoing loopholes have allowed the material to be introduced into several building material components due to its low cost and great building use characteristics. Generally speaking, building materials are to be assumed to contain asbestos. The reasoning for sampling and performing an analysis is to prove the material in questions does not contain asbestos. It is very common for our firm to be contacted to perform an asbestos survey and sampling of relatively new structures that will undergo renovations.
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A: Asbestos can cause many health risks, including cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma. Essentially, the asbestos fibers are released into the ambient air then often become inhaled by the occupant. Once inhaled, the fibers can be lodged into the lining of the lungs slowly damaging the lungs over time. It can take as much as 10 to 50 years from the time of exposure for conditions to actually develop health effects, early stages often result in a poor prognosis.
