Asbestos Removal

Asbestos in Southern California

What is Asbestos?

Asbestos is a name for several fibrous minerals used in many industrial and building products. Some common uses are:

Insulation on boilers, piping and other mechanical systems.
Fireproofing material in buildings.
Decorative and insulating surfacing materials in buildings.
Acoustical materials and surface treatments.
Automotive and machinery brakes.

Gasket materials.
Roofing felts and tars.
Flooring felts and tiles.
Insulation boards and papers.
Cement shingles, panels, pipes, and ducts.
Electrical insulation boards and wire insulation.

Because of it's tensile strength and insulating properties, it has been used commonly in constuction.

We provide Los Angeles with professional and safe removal of asbestos to help the progress of your projects and keep you in compliance with applicable laws.

California has stringent laws regarding renovation, construction, or demolition of buildings where asbestos may be disturbed.

Testing for Asbestos

It is impossible to determine the actual presence of asbestos by sight alone. If you are concerned that you might have harmful asbestos in your building or house, we recommend that a Certified Asbestos Consultant be hired. A Certified Asbestos Consultant can provide you with an asbestos report that will allow you to know how to proceed. Your Certified Asbestos Consultant will inform you whether your building contains asbestos, and will provide a recommendation for situation to deal with the asbestos.

Fresh Air Environmental Services, Inc. has compiled a list of trusted Certified Asbestos Consultants that are highly recommended for their high performance and low price point.

Asbestos Removal

Click here to view our guide and checklist for asbestos removal.