Your asbestos problem is our specialty. Kootenay Hazmat is your local choice for testing, surveying and removing asbestos, vermiculite, mould and lead in your home or place of business. We adhere to strict regulatory requirements and provide the highest quality of service possible. You can rest easy knowing we are certified Asbestos Hazard Abatement Specialists and have the training to deal with hazardous materials present in many residential and commercial buildings. Yes, the materials we deal with can be very dangerous however, your safety and that of our employees is of the highest priority. Here are Kootenay Hazmat we are also compliant with all WorkSafe BC and Health Canada regulations. We wouldn’t want it any other way.
Residential & Commercial Asbestos Remediation Services
The first step we take is to visit your home or place of work. Here we look to identify not only the safest way but the fastest and most convenient way to remove all hazardous materials from your residence. This starts with a free consultation to identify problem materials present and followed by the best plan of action to have them safely removed. As your local Kootenay specialists, we’re available to help you in communities such as Nelson, Castlegar, Kaslo, Trail, Salmo, Nakusp, Creston, Grand Forks and others.
Removing Asbestos Safely
Asbestos is a remarkable, naturally occurring mineral. It exhibits excellent properties relating to heat and sound insulation, electrical insulation and is also an exceptional fire retardant. Asbestos is such a great material that it was used extensively for many residential, commercial and industrial applications. However, we all know better now about the potentially harmful health effects of asbestos and it should be professionally removed as a matter of health and safety priority.
If you suspect asbestos is present in your environment contact us and we’ll come take a look. It is strongly advised you do not attempt to remove asbestos yourself! We’ can come to you and identify and remove asbestos from common materials including:
- Lathe and plaster
- Drywall
- Vermiculite
- Duct tape and fiberboard
- Exterior stucco
- Exterior siding
- Boiler insulation
- Pipe lagging
- Vinyl flooring
- Ceiling tiles
- And others
Is my insulation contaminated with asbestos?
A common insulator, vermiculite was used in many homes and offices. Until proven otherwise it’s safest to assume your vermiculite is contaminated with asbestos. In our experience we estimate that almost 90% of the vermiculite used in the Kootenays contains asbestos.