Many homes built prior to 1980 contain asbestos in some form. Even after 1980, asbestos containing materials are present in building materials as asbestos still finds its way into building products that are sold in the United States. The presence of asbestos in multiple materials commonly found indoors offers homeowners the potential for exposure resulting in cancers including lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis. AirMD’s asbestos testing and asbestos surveys in Virginia, Maryland, DC will identify asbestos containing materials to allow for proper removal.

The main concern relating to materials that contain asbestos is whether it is friable. When asbestos becomes friable the opportunity for an exposure increases. When materials in the home begin to degrade or any renovations, demolition or construction is to occur, an asbestos survey is recommended to ensure no material that contains asbestos is disturbed.

The AirMD franchise in Virginia, Maryland, DC has established itself as an industry leader in the field of asbestos management, testing and consulting.

Our team of scientists and asbestos consultants are certified and licensed and have extensive experience in conducting asbestos surveys, asbestos abatement scope of work development and asbestos management.

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Asbestos Monitoring

AirMD also offers asbestos air monitoring in Virginia, Maryland, DC, it is conducted when asbestos containing material is removed as part of an asbestos abatement project. Asbestos air monitoring determines the amount of asbestos fibers in the air. The purpose of air monitoring is to ensure that control measures in place are effective and assist with assessing exposure. Ensuring asbestos fibers are not spread outside the work containments and reducing worker exposures is key in maintaining a proper abatement work environment. The different types of asbestos air monitoring and testing include background asbestos air monitoring, asbestos exposure air monitoring, control air monitoring and clearance air monitoring.

Asbestos Surveys

Any renovation of a property with four residential units or more is required by the EPA to have an asbestos survey completed. OSHA requires that no worker be exposed to asbestos so this also brings single family homes into the scope of work. These are federal regulations. Based on this any renovation or demolition completed on a property requires an asbestos survey regardless of the age of the building. Bulk samples of materials that will be disturbed are collected and the analysis is completed by the laboratory.

AirMD provides asbestos testing and surveys in Virginia, Maryland, DC, sampling and inspection services across many public sectors, including commercial real estate, banking, health, retail and insurance. Property managers entrust AirMD to look after their portfolios to manage any risk present in each property.

A current asbestos survey is required by the EPA throughout the entire United Sates, prior to demolition of any multi-family residential property or any commercial property including retail and office space.

Asbestos was used in over 3,000 products ranging from floor tiles, to wall, door and ceiling panels, to electric appliances. Asbestos was also historically used throughout construction from fire protection to the column and beams, much of which is still present.

Asbestos Surveys vary significantly in terms of size and complexity, with access and visibility being simple or complex. Moreover, the presence of asbestos can vary depending on the age, structure and design of the property.

AirMD’s work includes management asbestos surveys, as well as refurbishment and demolition surveys. These survey types vary significantly and typically relate to ongoing monitoring requirements and structural change projects.

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