If you need to have asbestos removed from your home you need to use an asbestos professional.
In general, there are two types of accredited asbestos professionals that can be hired to handle material which contains asbestos.
Firstly there are asbestos inspectors who can inspect a home or building, assess conditions, take samples of suspected materials for testing, and advise about what corrections are needed. If repair or removal of asbestos materials is needed, inspectors can ensure the corrective-action contractor has followed proper procedures, including proper clean up, and can monitor the air to ensure no increase of asbestos fibers.
The second type is the asbestos contractors who can repair or remove asbestos materials.
Although Federal law does not require those who inspect, repair or remove asbestos-containing materials in detached single-family homes to be accredited, some states do require this. For safety, homeowners should ensure that workers they hire to handle asbestos are trained and accredited.
State agencies have the listings of accredited professionals in your area and you should insure that the inspector and the contractor do not belong to the same firm to avoid a conflict of interest. In addition ask to see their accreditation.
If you or someone you know is suffering from an asbestos related disease, such as mesothelioma, asbestosis, or lung cancer, contact the Law Office of Brayton Purcell, LLP at (800) 598-0314 immediately, or contact us online for a free consultation. You may be entitled to an asbestos payout as part of an individual or class action lawsuit.
