Licensed & Certified Asbestos Removal Experts in Virginia Beach, VA
At Emergency Restoration Services, we prioritize safety and compliance when handling asbestos-containing materials. Our team includes seven state-licensed asbestos inspectors, ensuring thorough asbestos inspections and sampling on 100% of our jobs.
We are a Class A Asbestos Abatement Firm, and all abatement work is conducted by our in-house state-licensed asbestos supervisors and workers, following strict safety protocols.
⚠️ Only state-licensed asbestos workers or supervisors can legally remove asbestos-containing materials. They must use proper personal protective equipment (PPE) to prevent asbestos fiber inhalation, which can cause severe health issues.
Our Asbestos Abatement Process at Emergency Restoration Services
At Emergency Restoration Services, the asbestos removal process follows strict regulations set by the Virginia Department to ensure the safety of workers and residents. Before any work begins, a thorough inspection is conducted to identify asbestos-containing materials within facility components such as walls, ceilings, flooring, and HVAC systems. If asbestos is present, specialized containment measures, including negative air pressure systems and sealed enclosures, are used to prevent fiber release into the air. Trained professionals wearing protective equipment carefully remove or encapsulate the hazardous material using industry-approved methods.
Once the asbestos is safely removed, the affected facility components undergo deep cleaning to eliminate any remaining fibers. Advanced air filtration systems are used to purify the space, and post-remediation air quality tests are performed to ensure compliance with Virginia Asbestos regulations. Proper disposal of asbestos waste at designated facilities is required to prevent environmental contamination. Emergency Restoration Services follows these guidelines closely, ensuring that all restoration projects meet state and federal safety standards while protecting the integrity of the property.
Here is our step-by-step process of asbestos removal/abatement:
1️⃣ Inspection & Sampling
- Identify asbestos-containing building materials through testing.
- Quantify the amount of asbestos present.
2️⃣ Compliance & Notifications
- Submit required state and federal notifications based on asbestos quantity.
3️⃣ Containment & Safety Measures
- Establish work area barriers to prevent cross-contamination.
- Use HEPA air filtration to maintain safe air quality.
4️⃣ Asbestos Removal & Cleaning
- Safely remove and dispose of asbestos materials.
- Use a third-party monitoring company (when required) for job site oversight for asbestos removal.
5️⃣ Final Clearance & Disposal
- Perform clearance sampling to confirm a clean site and safe air quality.
- Dispose of asbestos waste in federally approved landfills.
Common Asbestos-Containing Materials in Buildings
🔹 Vinyl floor tile & mastic glue
🔹 Drywall & plaster joint compound
🔹 Roofing & flooring felt paper
🔹 Pipe & boiler insulation
🔹 Vermiculite attic insulation
🔹 Caulk, putties, & spackling compounds
What is Asbestos?
Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral once widely used in building materials due to its fire-resistant properties. However, exposure to asbestos fibers can cause severe health problems.
🚨 Key Facts About Asbestos:
✔ Used in insulation, flooring, and wall compounds for decades.
✔ Classified as hazardous under the Clean Air Act (1970).
✔ Banned in the U.S. in March 2024, with a 10-year phase-out period for imported materials.
Regulations & Compliance: OSHA 1926.1101
The OSHA 1926.1101 federal standard mandates that all buildings, regardless of construction year, must be tested or assumed to contain asbestos before any demolition or renovation.
🏠 Planning a renovation? Get an asbestos inspection first to ensure compliance and safety.
Emergency Restoration Services in Virginia Beach, VA, follows strict guidelines when handling asbestos and asbestos removal during renovation projects. The environmental protection agency and the occupational safety and health regulations require proper procedures to ensure safety and prevent exposure. According to the Code of Virginia, property owners and contractors must provide an asbestos notification before starting the removal/restoration process in buildings that may contain asbestos. These laws help protect workers and residents from harmful asbestos fibers, which can cause serious health issues if disturbed.
Asbestos removal is a critical process that ensures safety by eliminating hazardous asbestos-containing materials from homes, businesses, and industrial buildings. When disturbed, asbestos fibers can become airborne and pose serious health risks, including lung diseases such as asbestosis and mesothelioma. Professional asbestos abatement follows strict regulations set by agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to minimize exposure. The removal process involves careful containment, specialized protective equipment, and proper disposal to prevent contamination. Hiring a certified asbestos removal service is essential to ensure compliance with safety standards and protect both workers and occupants from potential harm.
Contact Information
Contact us here for a professional asbestos contractor and asbestos removal services at Emergency Restoration Services. Or you can call us at (757) 775-6911 for renovation or demolition regarding asbestos and asbestos removal in the Virginia area.
