In this blog, you can find all you need to know about asbestos removal in Vancouver. When we realize that asbestos is a carcinogenic material that was used from floor to shingles until the decade of 1990’s in residential homes and commercial buildings, these are the questions that come to our minds:
How do I know if my property has asbestos?
The short answer is if your house or business was constructed more than 20 years ago, there is a high probability of finding asbestos-containing materials on it, but the only way to be totally sure is to hire a professional to test all possible materials that may contain asbestos. In the Greater Vancouver, you can contact your City or Municipality to have the list of certified asbestos inspectors. After receiving the testing results, you can be certain if your property has asbestos or not.
What is the next step?
With the results, the inspector will let you know which materials should be removed and which ones should not be disturbed because they do not represent a harm to the health. Asbestos represents a hazard when its fibres are released into the air where they can be inhaled or ingested by anyone around, triggering deadly diseases decades later.
Can I remove asbestos by myself?
Commonly, homeowners and business proprietors realize that its construction has asbestos in the middle of a renovation project. Hiring a professional team of asbestos removal in Vancouver can be expensive, and of course, you can always DIY if you have the knowledge and the proper gear and equipment to work with, but if you do not have the education and experience, your health is invaluable compared to the cost of safety.
WorkSafeBC strictly regulates the handling of hazardous materials, including asbestos removal jobs, even after the work is already done, a second inspection takes place to check that all asbestos is gone. It is also extremely rare that a non-professional completely eliminates asbestos and dispose of it according to the regulations. If you want to know more about the asbestos removal cost, you can check our previous blog.