Asbestos Testing in Washington, DC Delivers Reliable Results
Asbestos testing in Washington, DC is the only reliable way to identify the presence of harmful asbestos materials in your home. Asbestos is a natural mineral family that separate into long, threadlike fibers when exposed to air or water. Because some do not burn or conduct heat or electricity, they were used for making fireproof materials, electrical insulation, roofing, insulation, building materials, filters, and more. We now know that deadly diseases including mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, and gastrointestinal cancer are caused by asbestos fibers entering the body through inhalation or ingestion. This is why complete and safe asbestos removal demands professional attention, trained talent, field knowledge, and vital safety, testing and removal experience.
USA Today reported that asbestos removal, the largest environmental cleanup project in our nation’s history, has cost an estimated $50 billion over the past 20 years. In many cases this involved public buildings or industrial facilities where potential exposure had to be mitigated for legal or health reasons. Commercial property owners are legally required to remove asbestos if exposed. But asbestos found in most structures built before 1980, including homes, can also be exposed during renovation, remodeling, or after natural disasters. This asbestos still creates a hazard if exposed, and removal is vital to eliminate this danger.
In Washington, DC, the District Department of the Environment (DDoE) is responsible for administration and enforcement of federal asbestos laws. All procedures and protocols used in Washington DC buildings, from asbestos licensing to permitting and inspection, originate with the District of Columbia Asbestos Abatement Program as managed by the DDoE. Because of federally-defined standards, the District's asbestos program [PDF] excludes residential buildings with four or fewer dwelling units, including privately-owned and single-family homes.
Envirotex is a licensed, asbestos abatement contractor serving businesses and homeowners in the Washington, DC region since 2000. We are specialists in inspection, testing and safe removal of many asbestos-containing materials, including vinyl asbestos tile and sheet good, linoleum, transite pipe, siding, and roofing, duct work, stucco, texture coat, drywall, acoustic and popcorn ceilings, plaster, lath and plaster, fireproofing, mastic, pipe covering, mag piping and block, and other asbestos products. We offer proper containment and removal, thorough site decontamination, and lawful disposal of all asbestos materials.
Testing for asbestos is only done by certified asbestos experts at accredited labs, and samples should not be handled by untrained individuals. Trusting professionals to handle the asbestos testing and asbestos removal process is essential for everyone's safety. Contact the environmental professionals at Envirotex today to schedule your asbestos testing in Washington, DC.
