What You Need to Know

Asbestos was used extensively in building materials from the 1940s through the late 1970s — and in some applications into the 1980s. In Maricopa County, that means a significant portion of the residential and commercial building stock contains asbestos somewhere in the structure. The presence of asbestos isn't an emergency on its own — material in good condition that isn't being disturbed poses minimal risk.

The risk arises when asbestos-containing materials are disturbed: renovation, demolition, water damage, or deterioration that causes fibers to become airborne. Inhaled asbestos fibers don't leave the body — exposure at sufficient levels carries serious long-term health risks. That's why abatement requires proper certification, containment, and disposal protocols — not just good intentions and a respirator.

Before Any Renovation: Arizona requires testing for asbestos before demolition or renovation of structures built before 1985. Our team handles pre-renovation testing and provides documentation for your permit process.

Common Asbestos-Containing Materials

Ceilings
Popcorn / acoustic ceiling texture
Flooring
9" & 12" vinyl floor tiles and mastic adhesive
Insulation
Pipe wrap, HVAC duct insulation, attic insulation (vermiculite)
Roofing
Asphalt roofing shingles and felt underlayment
Walls
Joint compound, textured wall coatings
Mechanical
Boiler and furnace insulation, gaskets

Our Abatement Process

  1. 01
    Testing & Identification

    Bulk material samples are collected and submitted to an accredited laboratory for analysis. We document locations, quantities, and material condition in a report suitable for permit applications.

  2. 02
    Scope & Work Plan

    We develop a written abatement work plan identifying the materials to be removed, the containment approach, PPE requirements, disposal method, and projected timeline.

  3. 03
    Containment Setup

    The work area is sealed with polyethylene barriers and placed under negative air pressure using HEPA-equipped negative air machines. This prevents fiber migration to the rest of the building.

  4. 04
    Certified Abatement

    Asbestos-containing materials are wet-suppressed and removed by trained technicians working under the supervision of our certified GM. Proper PPE and air monitoring are maintained throughout.

  5. 05
    Decontamination & HEPA Cleaning

    The work area is HEPA-vacuumed and wet-wiped before the containment is broken down. Decontamination procedures prevent fiber transfer outside the work area.

  6. 06
    Proper Disposal & Documentation

    All asbestos-containing waste is properly bagged, labeled, and transported to an approved disposal facility. You receive a complete documentation package — testing results, abatement records, and disposal manifests.

Planning a Renovation?

If your property was built before 1985, testing before you break walls is not just smart — it's required. Call us to schedule testing and get ahead of it.

Call (602) 456-7293 All Maricopa County  ·  ROC 363586