Asbestos Abatement

Looking for Asbestos Abatement Services in Springfield, MA

Asbestos is a mineral fiber that historically has been used in a variety of construction materials for insulation and also as a fire-retardant. Today, asbestos is most commonly found in older homes, in pipe and furnace insulation materials, asbestos shingles, textured paints, floor tiles and mastic, and many other coating materials.

Asbestos fibers are incredibly strong and have properties that make them resistant to heat, hence their intrinsic value for so many years. Many products that contain asbestos are in use today. Most of these are materials used in heat and acoustic insulation, fireproofing, roofing, and flooring. Unfortunately, the same qualities that made asbestos a great insulator in the past make it hazardous today. Significant health problems often develop from prolonged exposure to disturbed asbestos fibers.

What Do I Do if I’m Worried About Asbestos

If asbestos material is more than slightly damaged, or if you are going to make changes in your home that might disturb it, repair or removal by a professional is necessary. Before you have your house remodeled or demolished, you will have to find out whether asbestos materials are present in order to obtain any building or demolition permit. Associated Building Wreckers has the expertise to see your project through, from sampling to DEP notification to final cleaning.

Lead Abatement

Lead-based paint can be a serious issue, whether it is present in your home or your business. Lead-based paint is a source of lead poisoning, which can lead to severe health problems and even death. For this reason, the USEPA, HUD, and OSHA have established strict requirements that must be followed in order to keep the lead abatement worker and those that will re-inhabit the space safely.

Due to the dangerous nature of lead-based paints, it is always best to hire a professional with a fully equipped staff of trained lead abatement workers. Associated Building Wreckers, Inc. has completed hundreds of lead abatement projects, from small residential homes to large commercial businesses.

If you’re concerned about lead paint in your home or business, call our team today at (413) 732-3179.