10 Mar Essential Asbestos Removal Tips
If your property was built before the mid-80s there is a high chance that asbestos has been present in it. The substance is often used in joint compound and drywall. It was eventually banned in many countries. It was reported recently that is still being used in half of some homes in certain places.
Once asbestos becomes airborne, it can pose a danger. It is also more dangerous if left untreated. Before opening walls to water loss or fire, we will test for asbestos. However, in the event of a major fire the fire department will not hesitate to put out a fire for testing. They will also vent holes in walls and ceilings (if they haven’t already opened them up) where asbestos could be spread.
This can often lead to a delay in the fire restoration project. We have to go through these steps (assuming that the property has asbestos).
Procedure 5 asbestos report (7-10 Days)
If walls have been damaged, the Air Quality Management District will need a third-party asbestos testing laboratory to create a Procedure 5 report. This will outline the plan and steps for removing the asbestos as well as the disposal of the material.
Gather asbestos bids (5-7 Days)
After procedure 5 has been completed, bids from abatement companies are collected for the insurance company to review and decide on coverages.
It’s okay to hire anyone you like for asbestos removal. However, some companies are better than others. You can ask your broker, adjuster or contractor for suggestions if necessary. ).
After the company has been chosen, asbestos abatement can begin (12-16 days).
The AQMD has approved the plan. The Insurance company has accepted the plan.
After asbestos removal is completed, the engineer will inspect your property.
Engineers can now see the framing and assess any structural damage. Engineers will usually need a few days notice. We will notify you when it is due. We will coordinate with you and give sufficient notice.
Perform remaining demolition
We will now look at the demolition of any remaining materials that don’t contain asbestos to continue the process.
Drawing of plans (12-16 Days)
This is done by the engineer. We will keep you informed as to when the next steps are available.
Before City submittal, review the plans and make any necessary changes (7-10 days).
We review the plans once we have them in hand before we submit them to the city. This is to avoid having to resubmit or causing delays.
Submit your plans to the City for a plan review. (4-6 weeks).
It will be a lot of “hurry up, wait.” Once we reach this stage, we wait patiently for the city’s approval. The city may request revisions due to new code updates or any other safety-related issues that may affect building and construction. We will keep you informed throughout the process, even if it is just to let you know that we are still waiting for an update and cannot wait to get going!
We can also help you to restore your home.
We’ve likely met many times with you, gathered some materials, and started to get the ball rolling. This is where the contract’s timeline begins. It’s also when all the progress really starts. This is both our favorite part of the process and yours.