Hot Springs, AR 71913
Little Rock, AR 72209
Asbestos Surveying, Testing, and Management Services
in Hot Springs, Little Rock, and across Arkansas
Asbestos: What is it? How to identify it? And what to do if you have it?
Asbestos may exist in various materials like ceiling tiles, floor tiles, insulation, and old house siding, among others. It is crucial to recognize that asbestos could be present without posing an immediate health risk or problem.
Asbestos-containing materials, known as ACMs, pose no immediate health risks until they deteriorate and become "friable" or easily crumbled. The concern arises when these ACMs reach a friable state, as this can lead to the release of harmful asbestos fibers into the air. Once airborne, these fibers can be inhaled, becoming trapped in the lungs and potentially causing health complications.
Our skilled and licensed experts are adept at promptly detecting and recording dangerous levels of ACMs, creating precise AutoCAD drawings of their locations, devising an abatement strategy, and guiding you towards a safe and pristine environment.
For instance, asbestos floor tiles that are intact and lack friable properties pose no immediate health risk. However, if you plan to remove the flooring during renovation, it could become a concern, necessitating the use of suitable mitigation and management procedures.
Typically, before disturbing suspected asbestos materials in any manner as part of renovation, restoration, or demolition work, it is crucial to seek guidance from a qualified and certified asbestos specialist.
Given the challenge of identifying ACMs, it is advisable to seek the expertise of a certified asbestos inspector. The material depicted in the image on the right was initially thought to contain asbestos but was later confirmed not to. Our certified inspector thoroughly assessed the material and conducted necessary testing, providing the buyer with essential information to make a well-informed decision on handling an ACM within the property.
Typically, structures erected before 1985 may harbor ACMs. It is advisable to conduct an asbestos survey before any renovation and it is mandatory by law prior to demolition. Our seasoned asbestos experts can pinpoint and gather samples of suspected ACMs, conduct lab testing for verification, and offer design and management services.
Our accredited asbestos design and project managers will assist you in making the most beneficial and cost-effective decisions for your project.
We adhere to the regulations set forth by EPA/AHERA, OSHA, NESHAPS, and DOT.