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Asbestos may be located anywhere in your home or place of business. It is found most commonly in following building materials:
- Attic or wall insulation
- Fireproofing materials
- Roofing tar, flashing, shingles, and siding materials
- Floor tiles and mastics
- Window caulk
- Ceiling tiles
- Wall and ceiling compounds, spackle, and textured paint
- Pipe and boiler insulation and coatings
- Acoustic materials
- HVAC duct connectors
- Furnace tape
- Interior fire doors
- Plaster
- Popcorn ceilings
- Stage curtains
As licensed asbestos testing professionals, we offer the best in inspection services to test your property for the presence of asbestos.
When to Call Us
If any of the following situations apply to you, you may want to give us a call to schedule an asbestos inspection:
- If you are aware of, or suspect, the presence of materials containing asbestos, especially if those materials are damaged, worn, or have been disturbed.
- If you are selling or buying a property that you suspect contains asbestos.
- If you are planning to renovate your property (renovation may disturb materials and release asbestos particles).
- If there is visible damage to materials such as drywall, insulation, or any of the materials listed above.
Should asbestos be found on your property, we will offer recommendations for removal or repair. Abatement work will begin promptly upon your approval of our proposal.
Call us now to get started with a free estimate on asbestos testing.
If hazardous asbestos materials are found in your home or business, Skyline is ready to help with asbestos removal or repair. We utilize multiple techniques including removing hazardous substances or encapsulating them to cover and seal the asbestos, thereby preventing fibers from escaping and posing a potential health risk.
Our licensed technicians will review your particular needs, create your free, customized, abatement proposal, and provide you with an estimate. He or she will go over the process with you at that time and address any questions or concerns you may have.
- Our removal process involves careful procedures to ensure the safe removal and proper disposal of the hazardous material while avoiding the release of dangerous fibers.
- To repair any damaged materials containing asbestos, the process involves covering or encapsulating the asbestos, leaving the materials in place, but sealing them to ensure that the asbestos fiber cannot be released.
- Our priority is to make the process as smooth and as easy as possible for our customers while always ensuring that our work is of the highest quality.
Call us now to get started with a free estimate on asbestos removal.
If you are planning to renovate your property, or if you see damage to any material potentially containing asbestos, professional asbestos detection procedures are necessary to determine whether there is a risk of hazardous conditions.
Asbestos can be virtually anywhere in a building and it is found most commonly in:
- wall and ceiling compounds
- insulation
- flooring
- roofing
- pipe coatings
- caulking
- tiling
When these materials are damaged or disturbed, asbestos fibers may be released and pose potential serious health risks.
Asbestos can be detected by sampling and testing the materials in question, as well as the surrounding areas. At Skyline Environmental, we use the best equipment and most highly trained technicians to ensure your property is safe.
To schedule your appointment with one of our licensed asbestos inspectors, call us today!
What do I do if I have asbestos in my home?
If you think asbestos is a hazardous material only used for insulation in buildings, think again. Asbestos particles can be found pretty much everywhere — in the rocks and soil, and even in the air we breathe every day. It’s pretty much unavoidable.
The good news is that the risk of developing asbestos-related diseases and cancer is extremely low for low-level short-term exposure in your home. That’s because the risk directly related to the amount of asbestos and length of exposure.
Asbestos becomes dangerous if it is no longer adequately contained in the material it came in (such as due to damage, being cut or drilled into during building work, home maintenance or wear and tear). For this reason, you should never undertake home maintenance on materials that may contain asbestos, or dispose of it yourself.
The professionals at Skyline Environmental will handle your asbestos material professionally and safely. With over 15 years of experience, we have developed a reputation as an industry leader in asbestos testing and abatement.
A closer look
The highest risk of exposure to asbestos in the home is through home renovating, by cutting or drilling through asbestos-cement sheeting or sanding down asbestos-backed linoleum or tiles. Left undisturbed, these materials pose a negligible risk as long as they are in good condition and it is recommended that asbestos-containing material in good condition be left alone.
Be aware that there is also a low risk of exposure to asbestos fibers in a home where there are damaged or deteriorating asbestos-containing insulation, walls, ceiling or floor tiles. The longer you are exposed to asbestos fibers in the air, and the higher the concentration of the exposure, the greater the risk of developing asbestos-related diseases later on in life.
A safe home is our top priority
The best way to deal with asbestos in your home — is to have us deal with it for you! Skyline Environmental has built a reputation of being an industry leader in the field of asbestos testing and abatement. Call us today to get started with a free estimate.
Breathing asbestos for long periods of time can cause tiny asbestos fibers to get stuck in the lungs and irritate lung tissues, causing a host of health conditions including lung infections and cancer. That’s why asbestos should only be handled by licensed professionals who know how to properly remove or contain this dangerous material.
Risk factors for asbestos-related health conditions:
- How much asbestos is in the air
- How often and for how long exposure occurs
- How much time has passed since exposure began
- Whether you already have lung or breathing conditions
- Whether you smoke
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), studies have shown that asbestos exposure can cause:
- Asbestosis – a scarring in the lungs
- Pleural disease – a lung condition that causes changes in the membrane surrounding the lungs and chest cavity
- Lung cancer – a malignant tumor that invades and blocks the lung’s air passages.
- Mesothelioma – a rare cancer of the membrane that covers the lungs and chest cavity.
What to do if You are Concerned About Asbestos Exposure
Visit your doctor or other medical provider for testing. After exposure occurs, asbestos can’t be removed from the lungs but your doctor will advise you on steps you can take to help prevent further injury. Topping the list: avoiding further asbestos exposure.
For more information about the health risks of asbestos exposure, visit www.cdc.gov or www.cancer.gov.
Home improvements come at a cost, and sometimes, that cost can skyrocket when unexpected infestations are found creeping inside your walls.
At Skyline Environmental, we specialize in mold remediation, so that you can live confidently knowing your home is protected against fungal invasions. Mold remediation in the greater New York metropolitan area can be expensive, but our services come at an affordable price that reflects years of experience and dedication to our craft.
Mold can spread through a house in as little as 48-72 hours, and determining the source of a leakage is Skyline’s first step in assessing the damage for mold removal. Our team is made up of trained mold experts, in addition to being adept at such services as plumbing, which can help them determine the most effective way of addressing the problem. We at Skyline pride ourselves on efficiency, honesty, and high quality customer service to make sure we clear your home or office of harmful mold.
Our Location
63 Flushing Avenue
Building 292, Suite 415
Brooklyn, NY 11205
Office: (718) 914 – 4229