The Benefits Of Hiring An Asbestos Removal Company

Posted on: 12 October 2021

Does your property have significant asbestos contamination? If it does, you should consider asbestos abatement to protect the health of your family and friends who visit your home. Although you can conduct residential asbestos abatement in Australia, hiring an experienced professional abatement company comes with great benefits. This article provides some compelling reasons why you should hire an abatement company to remove asbestos in your home. 

Identifying Asbestos

It could be easy for you to identify an asbestos roof or floor. However, your home could have asbestos on the hot water pipes, boiler, walls, decorative materials on the ceilings and fireplace. In most cases, it is difficult to identify asbestos when it is bonded with other products. The asbestos abatement company will inspect your home and give a report and inform you of the location and type of asbestos on your property. In such a way, you will make an informed decision when commissioning the asbestos removal works. For instance, with limited funds, you could ask the company to remove dangerous friable asbestos immediately and abate non-friable asbestos at a later date. 

Safety Considerations

One of the challenges you will experience when conducting DIY asbestos abatement is that you risk coming into contact with the asbestos fibres. A small amount of these fibres put you at risk of lung cancer, asbestosis and mesothelioma. Hiring an abatement company enables you to avoid this risk. During the abatement, the company will ask you to vacate the premises. After this, they will remove any furniture or clothing that can absorb the fibres. The professionals also have high-quality personal protective clothing that protects them from asbestos contamination. Besides, they know how to handle asbestos without spreading its fibres. After abatement, they will seal the asbestos and PPEs in appropriate bags and dispose of them. Without the required training, it would be difficult for you to observe the above safety measures. 

Air Tests

Suppose you decided to remove asbestos in your home. How would you tell that the property is safe for reoccupation? Asbestos abatement companies go the extra mile to ensure that your home is safe. Typically, they clean the house with approved vacuum cleaners to remove fibres on the walls and floors. The company will also conduct air tests to ensure that the house does not have any asbestos fibres. 

An asbestos abatement company will help you identify asbestos, manage the risks of asbestos abatement and conduct air tests. Always conduct due diligence to ensure the abatement company has the required licences and experience. Reach out to a professional for asbestos removal services. 

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