FAQs for Asbestos Removal and Remediation Contractors

<div class=article-entry><img alt= class=attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image height=1728 loading=lazy sizes=(max-width: 2304px) 100vw, 2304px src=https://dcr-apis.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp_contents/uploads/2018/11/Atticare-15-example-of-work-rgb-insulation-removal.jpg srcset=https://dcr-apis.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp_contents/uploads/2018/11/Atticare-15-example-of-work-rgb-insulation-removal.jpg 2304w, https://dcr-apis.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp_contents/uploads/2018/11/Atticare-15-example-of-work-rgb-insulation-removal-300x225.jpg 300w, https://dcr-apis.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp_contents/uploads/2018/11/Atticare-15-example-of-work-rgb-insulation-removal-768x576.jpg 768w, https://dcr-apis.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/wp_contents/uploads/2018/11/Atticare-15-example-of-work-rgb-insulation-removal-1024x768.jpg 1024w width=2304/><div class=featured-caption></div><p>Do you have questions about your upcoming asbestos removal job or asbestos removal in general? You’re not alone. Below, we answer several commonly asked questions about asbestos removal and remediation, as well as hiring and working with an industry professional.</p><p><strong>Q: What are the health problems related to asbestos?</strong><br/>A: Asbestos can cause cancerous mesothelioma, which can affect the pleura, peritoneum and pericardium. It also causes asbestosis, which is a scarring of the lungs.</p><p><strong>Q: Where do you find asbestos?</strong><br/>A: Asbestos is a naturally occurring substance and is found in the ground. It’s actually mined in other parts of the world, including Russia and Canada. It was used for insulation products and other products that were fire-resistant.</p><p></p><p><strong>Q: Who is at risk for developing asbestos-related health problems?</strong><br/>A: The people at the highest risk are those who work in industries that use asbestos on a regular basis, like shipbuilding and construction. Also, if you have mined asbestos, you are at higher risk.</p><p><strong>Q: How do I identify asbestos?</strong><br/>A: You probably can’t identify asbestos just by looking at it. Asbestos fibers are long and needle-like. Asbestos is often mixed with other materials, which makes it more difficult to identify. The best way to know if your home has asbestos is to hire an asbestos removal company to perform a survey.</p><p><strong>Q: Is asbestos considered dangerous?</strong><br/>A: Asbestos can be dangerous, especially if there’s long-term exposure, if it has been damaged or if it’s deteriorating. Old asbestos can break apart and become airborne. When asbestos fibers are airborne, they can be inhaled and cause damage to the lungs and other areas of the body.</p><p><strong>Q: How does a physician diagnose if I have been exposed to asbestos?</strong><br/>A: There’s no test to determine if you’ve been exposed to asbestos. The most common way to check for exposure is to get a chest x-ray. A physician may also give you a pulmonary function test, which determines your lung capacity. If there has been a decrease in lung capacity or the x-rays show early signs of lung disease, they may determine that you’ve been exposed to asbestos. If you know that you’ve been exposed, you may want to have regular physical examinations. The risk of developing disease is related to the frequency and length of your exposure to asbestos. Smoking cigarettes can also increase your risk of developing asbestos-related diseases.</p><p><strong>Q: If I know that I have asbestos in my house, is it absolutely necessary to have it removed?</strong><br/>A: You need to have an asbestos removal company do a test to check for asbestos. Most of the time it doesn’t need to be removed, but only an asbestos removal company can tell you that. Often, the asbestos is in tile, siding or roofing. These materials don’t usually break down, so an asbestos removal company will likely determine that this doesn’t need to be removed. However, if asbestos is found in an area that may be disturbed, you’ll want to schedule asbestos removal.</p><p><strong>Q: Which type of asbestos is the most dangerous?</strong><br/>A: Crocidolite has caused more cases of mesothelioma than other types of asbestos. Most asbestos comes from the type Amphiboles. It seems that Chrysolite, which is different than Amphiboles, has fewer risks and less disease associated with it.</p><p><strong>Q: Why choose a Diamond Certified asbestos removal company?</strong><br/>A: Diamond Certified helps you choose an asbestos removal company with confidence by offering a list of top rated local companies that have passed the most <a href=https://www.diamondcertified.org/our-certification>in-depth rating process</a> in the country. Only asbestos removal companies rated Highest in Quality and Helpful Expertise® earn the prestigious Diamond Certified award. Most companies can’t pass the ratings. American Ratings Corporation also monitors every Diamond Certified company with ongoing <a href=https://www.diamondcertified.org/our-certification>research and ratings</a>. And your purchase is backed by the <a href=https://www.diamondcertified.org/performance-guarantee/>Diamond Certified Performance Guarantee</a>, so you’ll feel confident choosing a Diamond Certified asbestos removal company.</p></div>