Summer renovation season is here, and plenty of homeowners and contractors around Augusta are getting ready to update old flooring, remove ceilings, open walls, or start demolition work.
But before the first tile comes up or the first wall comes down, there is one question that needs to be answered:
Could this material contain asbestos?
Older homes and commercial buildings may contain asbestos in flooring, ceiling textures, insulation, pipe wrap, siding, adhesives, and other building materials. The danger often starts when those materials are disturbed during renovation or demolition.
In Georgia, asbestos rules can apply when asbestos-containing material is being removed or disturbed. Georgia EPD notes that projects involving 10 or more square feet or 10 or more continuous linear feet of asbestos-containing material require project notification and fees. Georgia EPD also states that certain demolition, renovation, or asbestos abatement notifications must be submitted 10 business days prior through GEOS.
For Augusta projects, local permit guidance also states that contractors are responsible for determining whether asbestos-containing materials are involved, and that this should be performed by an accredited asbestos inspector.
That means testing is not just about safety. It can also protect your timeline, your workers, your property, and your liability.
Before you renovate, remodel, or demolish, call EnviroPro 360 for professional asbestos testing and clear lab-backed answers.
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Schedule asbestos testing before your next renovation project.
