We’ve seen firsthand the dangers lurking in homes built before the 1980s—namely, asbestos. While it’s tempting for homeowners to tackle restoration or renovation projects themselves, DIY asbestos removal is absolutely off the table. Not only is it incredibly hazardous to your health, but it’s also illegal in California without the proper certification and procedures.
Here’s why trying to remove asbestos in Orange County, CA on your own is a risk no homeowner should take.
Asbestos has been banned from use in homes for more than 30 years, and yet asbestos testing and abatement in Orange County is one of the most common services we offer, and one of the most useful for homeowners. Asbestos is a harmful carcinogen, and it has a nasty ability to just “hang around” long after its use was stopped. The problem is that asbestos is extremely good at hiding in unusual places. We recommend any home built before 1989 have asbestos testing done to ensure that any harmful amounts are removed.
Just what is the story of asbestos? How did this carcinogenic substance spread so far and wide? We’re going to briefly answer those questions today in this post—although there is much more to learn.