Asbestos issues arise when it becomes airborne. We offer comprehensive asbestos abatement in Portland that can help in this process and offer you a healthier living environment. Our certified professionals are trained to inspect and remove asbestos from both residential and commercial buildings.
Asbestos is used in numerous building materials, it can be all around you and yet hidden in plain sight. If you live in a house built before 2004, you may want to schedule asbestos testing to assess how much asbestos is in the house and the risk of harm it presents to your family.
Asbestos can be extremely difficult to safely remove. That’s why the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality strongly recommends hiring a professional for asbestos services.
At Alpha Environmental, we take great care in inspecting ceiling tiles, floor tiles, insulation, siding, roofing materials and more for asbestos. Our professionals have years of asbestos testing experience and are competent in ensuring the safety of the building and its occupants are not compromised.
You can count on Alpha Environmental for asbestos services in Portland, OR and Vancouver, WA.
For the safety of your business or home—and your health—it’s imperative to hire a professional for asbestos removal.
Our asbestos abatement contractors are licensed professionals that have the high-quality training necessary to properly handle, remove and transport asbestos in a safe and timely manner. At Alpha Environmental, we go above and beyond to remove asbestos in the safest way possible, following strict asbestos abatement standards set forth for the states of Oregon and Washington by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
Since safe asbestos abatement can be a time-consuming and expensive process that requires special equipment, pricing for Alpha Environmental asbestos removal and abatement services vary.
Many people don’t know that It wasn’t until 1989 that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the Asbestos Ban and Phase Out Rule in an effort to effectively ban most asbestos-containing products. Prior to the ban, asbestos was among the most common construction materials both in residential and commercial buildings. According to OSHA, materials assumed to contain asbestos if installed prior to 1981 include (but are not limited to) the following: thermal system installation; roofing and siding shingles; vinyl floor tiles; plaster, cement, putties and caulk; ceiling tiles and spray-on coatings; industrial pipe wrapping; heat-resistant textiles; automobile brake linings and clutch pads.
Although it’s now illegal to use or manufacture materials containing asbestos, many people still live in homes that were built with materials containing toxic asbestos fibers. According to OSHA, once asbestos fibers become released into the air, they can easily become inhaled without knowing and get trapped in the lungs and, if swallowed, lodged into the digestive tract. Asbestos is known for causing chronic lung disease, lung cancer, and other cancers. Cancer or other symptoms may take years to develop after asbestos exposure.
If you own or work in an older building, or own/live in an older home or complex—especially one built prior to 2004—the only way to truly know if you are at risk for asbestos exposure is through inspection. To learn more about our asbestos testing and abatement services, give Alpha Environmental a call at (503) 292-5346.
Asbestos is dangerous because when its fibers are disturbed and become airborne, they can be inhaled and lodged in the lungs. The body fights intrusive members by first trying to destroy them with blood cells. Because asbestos fibers have 10,000 times the tensile strength of steel, the body cannot destroy the fibers. Next, the body encapsulates those fibers to prevent further damage. Over time, this can lead to serious health issues, including asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma.
Asbestos can be found in a variety of building materials, including but not limited to, insulation, floor tiles, mastic or glue for floor tiles, ceiling tiles, roofing shingles, pipe insulation, drywall, texture, coatings, and cement products.
Identifying asbestos typically requires professional testing, as asbestos fibers are microscopic and not visible to the naked eye. Always consult an AHERA certified asbestos inspector for accurate identification.
Choose a licensed and certified asbestos abatement contractor with experience, proper insurance, and a good safety record. Our credentials can be found here: https://alphaenvironmental.net/licensing-insurance/
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Our goal is to get the job done right while protecting our client. We are committed to ensuring you are safe in your residence, no matter what. We are fully licensed, bonded, insured, and here to help with all of your environmental needs.
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11080 SW Allen Blvd., #100 Beaverton, OR 97005
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Alpha Environmental Offers Asbestos Testing, Asbestos Abatement, Mold Removal & More To Portland, OR & All Surrounding Portland, OR Areas. Contact Alpha Environmental Today!
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