TRUSTED ASBESTOS REMOVAL WITH HEART AND INTEGRITY
Family First, Safety Always:
With the care and expertise of our family-owned business, we remove asbestos from your home or business, ensuring your health, safety and peace of mind.
We are based in Powell River, but we also serve the Sunshine Coast and Courtenay/Comox areas.
Are you planning on home renovations or demolition in the near future?
Give yourself the peace of mind by having us take samples for you. You can count on a quick turn around for sample testing results directly to your inbox. If the sample comes back positive for asbestos, we can then create an estimate and schedule the removal work.
As of January 1, 2024, asbestos abatement contractors must be licensed to operate in British Columbia, and anyone performing asbestos abatement work in relation to buildings must be certified. Read more…
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
OUR PROCESS
On site visual assessment and sample taking.
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Hazardous materials survey created based on sample analysis report.
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Abatement of the structure in part or whole.
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Final inspections post abatement work.
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WHY CHOOSE US?
➜ EXPERIENCE Over 15 years in the asbestos removal industry.
➜ CERTIFIED TEAM All staff are certified professionals. Our teams’ WSCB certificates include levels 2, 3 and S as of Jan. 2024.
➜ PERSONALIZED CARE We treat your property as if it were our own.
➜ SAFETY FIRST Adherence to all safety regulations and guidelines.
➜ CUSTOMER SATISFACTION We are dedicated to providing the best service possible.
➜ A+ BETTER BUSINESS BURUEA RATING since 2019
“Amy is amazing, and I highly recommend her services. She is knowledgeable, detailed, listens, and communicates well. She completed the inspection and provided results within two days of phoning, which gave me piece of mind during a stressful time. I have two friends who've used her services and rave about her too. ” { JULY 2024 }
JEN
Asbestos removal should always be conducted by an experienced and insured asbestos abatement specialist.
Only trained professionals are authorized to handle asbestos removal safely in British Columbia. A qualified expert must assess the risk, ensure the asbestos is removed correctly, and provide written confirmation that the work has been completed using approved methods.
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Thank you for considering Assured Asbestos Abatement. Your safety is our priority, and we look forward to serving you!
THE TOP 3 QUESTIONS WE’RE ASKED ABOUT ASBESTOS ABATEMENT
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It depends on the material being removed, how much of it and if it is a High or Moderate risk job.
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The only way to know this information for sure is to contact a qualified company that holds a valid license to work with asbestos and is certified to conduct testing of suspect asbestos containing materials. This step needs to be completed BEFORE any construction activity begins.
If this asbestos testing step is neglected, the cost of clean up, should any materials disturbed contain asbestos, will greatly increase if the renovations have already begun!
Whether you choose to conduct the work yourself, as the homeowner (to avoid exposure for all living in the home and ensure the work is done safely, removal by the homeowner is not recommended if the materials contain asbestos), or if you decide to hire a contractor, save yourself time, money and stress by ensuring that this step is completed before the start of renovation work in your home!
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When preparing for asbestos removal, we cover all surfaces and items not being removed—such as walls, floors, ceilings, unmovable furniture, and fixtures—with an impermeable barrier, typically polyethylene plastic sheeting. Once everything is covered inside the removal area, we then erect a 'decontamination unit'. This is the area where we safely wash, double bag all asbestos waste, and clean ourselves and our equipment off before coming out of the contaminated space. This is how we can ensure that no area of your home, besides our removal area, has any possibility of contamination.
If the job is “high-risk” it is a WSBC requirement that occupational and clean room air monitoring be taken every day during the removal process. Upon completion of a job air clearances must be taken before the containment can be removed.
Vermiculite
Insulation
Roofing
Drywall
Stucco
Vinyl Floors
Vermiculite Insulation Roofing Drywall Stucco Vinyl Floors
THE DANGERS OF ASBESTOS
WHAT IS VERMICULITE?
Vermiculite is a yellow or brown mineral that comes from the alteration of mica and other minerals.
If your home has vermiculite insulation, it most likely contains asbestos — a harmful substance that can pose health risks, especially if disturbed. Here are some key points to keep in mind:
Assume Asbestos Presence: If you have vermiculite insulation, treat it as if it may be contaminated with asbestos.
Do Not Disturb: Avoid touching or disturbing the insulation. Moving it can release asbestos fibers into the air, which can be inhaled and cause health issues.
Risk Factors: There is a health risk anytime someone is exposed to disturbed asbestos containing materials.
Professional Help: If you need to remove the vermiculite insulation, hire a trained asbestos abatement contractor. They will know how to safely handle and remove the material.
If you have more questions please check out our frequently asked questions page and then schedule a call.
Vermiculite products from the Libby Mine were not widely used after the mid-1980’s.
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