Asbestos removal - when you can DIY and when do you need a professional?
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Asbestos removal is something that pops up in many renovation projects, demolition projects and even small projects where you didn't expect to find any! So when can you DIY, and when do you need to call in the professionals?
What's the logic behind licensing?
Usually, licensing logic is governed by the rule that if you're interacting with municipal, state or federal infrastructure you need a licence. But licensing for asbestos-containing material (ACM) removal has a different logic. Asbestos is scary stuff and handling it or being on contact with it can severely damage your health. And rightfully so, the government puts restrictions on when you can and can't remove asbestos for your safety.
But with asbestos, there are varying degrees of danger, so there are also varying licence requirements.
But how do you know whether the work needs a licensed professional or not?
A general rule of thumb is that the state of the asbestos dictates whether you need a licence or not. If it's friable or bonded, it's far more dangerous, and that's usually when a licence requirement kicks in. Large amounts also indicate the need for a professional with a licence.
Which jobs do we check licences for?
Service Central automatically checks the licences of each business that responds to your job, based on the category that you have chosen. In the asbestos category, we require a licence for all categories as we don't know that state of the asbestos.
Licence requirements vary
Every state has different requirements for the safe removal of asbestos-containing material (ACM). See below for the details about your state.
What's the difference between bonded and friable asbestos?
Find out here.
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