Why is an Asbestos Inspection Needed in Your Home or Business?

Our perspectives against asbestos use in Canada have shifted dramatically over time. Asbestos was commonly employed in residential and commercial construction from the early 1900s to the late 1980s. Asbestos-containing building materials were inexpensive, robust, malleable, and provided excellent thermal insulation.

Because of the health risks associated with exposure to the fibrous material, asbestos production was phased out in the 1980s. However, asbestos is still present in many homes built before 1990 in Canada.

So, why should you hire an expert to inspect your house for asbestos?

You Can Prevent Asbestos-Related Diseases 

Asbestos-related diseases include cancers including mesothelioma and lung cancer, as well as ovarian and laryngeal cancers. Asbestosis, COPD, pleural plaques, pleural thickening, pleural effusion, and atelectasis are all nonmalignant asbestos illnesses.

It’s crucial to understand that not everyone who comes into contact with asbestos fibers will acquire an asbestos-related ailment. A person’s risk of disease is influenced by several factors, including the amount of asbestos they are exposed to and how long they have been exposed.

Furthermore, some people are genetically prone to having asbestosis. Others have health-related difficulties that put them at a higher risk. Smokers, for example, are more likely than non-smokers to develop lung cancer or other asbestos-related lung disorders after exposure.

Also, If you knew before about the existence of asbestos in your home or business then you would have more chances to get a cure and protect yourself from exposure.

You Intend to Renovate your Home or Business

If you’re starting a home improvement project, a short call to your local building department will answer the majority of your inquiries. Every jurisdiction treats asbestos in a unique way, and adhering to your local testing regulations can save you a lot of money in the long run.

An asbestos inspection is a good investment before donning the rigger’s gloves and safety glasses and renovating the bathroom or kitchen, or knocking down a wall to tack on a new room for the kids.

Asbestos is a naturally fire-resistant material with a thick makeup that makes it an excellent electrical insulation replacement. It was widely employed in construction until the late nineteenth century when asbestos’s detrimental effects were discovered, and it was not forbidden until the late twentieth century.

Everyone should safely remove and dispose of asbestos. Contractors must safeguard their workers against asbestos exposure on the job, but homeowners must also take precautions to safeguard the safety of people who live or work in their homes.

Buying or Selling a Property

Asbestos inspections are becoming standard practice in the residential real estate market. 

Knowing what you’re getting yourself into is beneficial not only in terms of safety but also in terms of money. Asbestos inspection can assist you in estimating the price of any future corrective work.

Providing copies of an asbestos inspection to possible buyers of your house, on the other hand, could assist alleviate any concerns about the sale, especially if you have an older home with a higher chance of asbestos contamination.

You might also use an asbestos examination to find any trouble spots and fix them yourself before selling.

What Should I Do If I Find Asbestos?

A qualified asbestos professional can advise you on the best course of action if an asbestos test is positive. It’s possible that you won’t need to remove the asbestos at all. If asbestos is discovered and the material is in good condition, it can be safely maintained in place.

Asbestos abatement must be done by expert workers if the materials are to be removed. The scope of your project can be determined by the amount of asbestos in your property.

Icon Restoration Can Help You with Asbestos Removal

The experts at Icon Restoration are committed to responding to emergency cleanups in a timely and professional manner. Members of our restoration team are now available to respond to crises in the Toronto area 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Icon Restoration is available for homeowners and businesses at all hours of the day and night.

Are you looking for asbestos removal services for your Toronto property?
Please call on (416) 901-4266 or email info@iconrestoration.com for more information.