The Hidden Danger in Your Home or Business: A Guide to Professional Asbestos Removal
Meta Description: Suspect asbestos in your Lawton property? Don’t risk DIY removal. Learn why professional asbestos abatement from the certified experts at Lawton Contracting is crucial for safety and compliance.
Title: The Hidden Danger in Your Home or Business: A Guide to Professional Asbestos Removal
Here at Lawton Contracting & Restoration, we’re known for helping our community recover from disasters like water damage, fires, and mold. But some of the most dangerous threats to your property aren’t as obvious. They’re hidden in the very materials your home or building was constructed with, and disturbing them can put your health at serious risk.
That threat is asbestos.
For decades, asbestos was a popular building material prized for its heat resistance and durability. However, we now know that when asbestos-containing materials are disturbed, they release microscopic fibers into the air. Inhaling these fibers can lead to severe, long-term health issues, including lung cancer, asbestosis, and mesothelioma.
Where Could Asbestos Be Hiding?
If your home or commercial building was constructed before the 1980s, there’s a significant chance it contains asbestos. Common locations include:
- Popcorn Ceilings & Acoustic Tiles
- Vinyl Floor Tiles & the Backing on Sheet Flooring
- Insulation around pipes, boilers, and ducts
- Roofing and Siding Shingles
- Textured Paint and Patching Compounds
- Cement Sheets and Millboard
The danger arises when these materials become friable—meaning they can be easily crumbled by hand, releasing fibers. This often happens during:
- A home renovation or demolition project
- Emergency situations like a fire or water damage that breaks down materials
- General wear and tear over time
Why You Should NEVER Handle Asbestos Yourself
A DIY approach to asbestos removal is incredibly risky. Sweeping, vacuuming, or even lightly handling these materials can send a cloud of toxic fibers into the air, contaminating your entire property and putting everyone inside at risk.
Professional asbestos abatement isn’t just a recommendation—it’s a necessity for your safety and is required by law for most asbestos-containing materials.
The Lawton Contracting & Restoration Difference: Safe, Certified Asbestos Abatement
When you trust Lawton CR with your asbestos problem, you are choosing peace of mind. Our process is meticulous, safe, and fully compliant with all federal and state regulations.
Our Certified Asbestos Removal Process:
- Inspection & Testing: We begin with a thorough inspection of your property. Our certified professionals can take samples of suspect materials and have them analyzed in a certified lab to confirm the presence of asbestos.
- Containment: If asbestos is found, we seal off the work area using critical barriers and plastic sheeting. We establish negative air pressure machines (HEPA filtration) to ensure no contaminated air escapes the containment zone.
- Safe Removal: Our trained and equipped technicians carefully remove the asbestos-containing materials using specialized tools and techniques to minimize fiber release.
- Proper Disposal: All hazardous asbestos waste is securely sealed in labeled, leak-tight containers and transported to an approved disposal facility, in full compliance with environmental regulations.
- Final Cleaning & Clearance Testing: After removal, we perform a meticulous HEPA vacuuming and wet-wiping of the entire area. An independent, third-party air quality test is then conducted to certify that the area is safe for re-occupancy.
Asbestos and Your Restoration Project
Many of our restoration projects, whether from fire, water, or mold damage, uncover hidden asbestos. As a full-service restoration company, we are uniquely positioned to handle this complication. We can seamlessly integrate the asbestos abatement process into the larger restoration plan, saving you time, money, and the stress of coordinating multiple contractors.
Don’t Gamble With Your Health.
If you’re planning a renovation on an older property or have discovered damaged materials that you suspect may contain asbestos, the only safe choice is to call the professionals.
Contact Lawton Contracting & Restoration today for a confidential consultation. Let our certified experts provide the safe, effective solution you need to protect your property, your health, and your peace of mind.
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