Asbestos Removal in Boise, ID

The only reliable way to determine whether a building material contains asbestos is through proper inspection and testing. Asbestos was used in thousands of construction products, including insulation, floor tile, ceiling texture, pipe insulation, siding, roofing materials, adhesives and other building components. You cannot reliably determine whether a material contains asbestos simply by looking at it.

At A.A.I. Demolition Asbestos Removal, we recommend having suspect materials evaluated before beginning remodeling, renovation or demolition work that could disturb them. This is particularly important with older Boise-area properties. Our experienced team provides asbestos sampling, inspections and complete asbestos removal services for residential and commercial properties throughout Boise and surrounding Treasure Valley communities. 

If asbestos-containing material is in good condition and will remain undisturbed, removal may not always be necessary. However, cutting, sanding, drilling, scraping, tearing out or demolishing asbestos-containing materials can release microscopic fibers into the air. That is why testing before disturbing suspect material is an important first step.

Asbestos can be present in many different building materials, particularly in older homes and commercial buildings. Common suspect materials include popcorn or acoustic ceiling texture, vinyl floor tile and associated adhesives, pipe and boiler insulation, HVAC insulation, wall and ceiling texture, cement products, roofing materials and some types of siding.

A.A.I. notes that thousands of types of building materials have historically contained asbestos and that there is no reliable way to determine asbestos content without testing. While older buildings deserve particular attention, homeowners should not assume a material is asbestos-free based only on the age or appearance of the property. 

Before remodeling an older Boise home, removing a popcorn ceiling, replacing flooring or beginning demolition, having suspect materials properly assessed can prevent an unexpected asbestos issue after construction has already begun.

If a renovation or demolition project could disturb suspect asbestos-containing building materials, determining whether asbestos is present should occur before that material is disturbed. Requirements vary according to the type of property and project, so property owners and contractors should determine which federal and local requirements apply to their specific project.

Federal Asbestos NESHAP requirements are particularly important for regulated facilities. Idaho DEQ states that all demolition projects subject to these requirements require an Asbestos NESHAP 10-Day Renovation and Demolition Notification, even when asbestos is not ultimately found. Qualifying renovation projects also require notification when regulated asbestos-containing material reaches specified thresholds. 

At A.A.I. Demolition Asbestos Removal, asbestos abatement and demolition are both core areas of our business. This allows us to evaluate projects with the complete construction process in mind—from identifying hazardous materials and planning abatement to selective or complete demolition. Our work is performed with attention to applicable OSHA, EPA and NESHAP requirements.

Because disturbing asbestos-containing material can release microscopic fibers into the air, asbestos removal is not comparable to ordinary DIY demolition. Improperly tearing out, sanding, scraping or breaking asbestos-containing materials can contaminate the work area and potentially spread fibers into other portions of a building.

Professional asbestos abatement involves much more than simply removing the material. Depending on the project, the process can involve isolating the work area, protecting HVAC openings and adjacent spaces, using appropriate personal protective equipment, controlling airborne fibers, carefully removing the affected material, properly packaging the waste and thoroughly cleaning the work area.

A.A.I. uses appropriate protective equipment and HEPA-filtered equipment during asbestos-removal work and properly bags and seals asbestos-containing waste before it leaves the work area. Our company has provided professional asbestos abatement services since 1986, and our employees receive specialized AHERA training for their work. 

For Boise property owners, the safest approach is to avoid disturbing material suspected of containing asbestos until it has been properly evaluated and the applicable requirements for the project have been determined.

There isn't a single standard price for asbestos removal because every property and abatement project is different. The cost depends on factors such as the type of asbestos-containing material, amount of material, location within the building, accessibility, condition of the material, containment requirements, disposal requirements and overall complexity of the project.

For example, removing a relatively small accessible area of asbestos-containing flooring can require a very different scope than abating ceiling texture throughout a home or removing asbestos-containing materials before a large commercial demolition.

At A.A.I. Demolition Asbestos Removal, we assess each project before determining the appropriate approach. With more than three decades of experience handling asbestos abatement and demolition projects, our goal is to develop a safe, efficient plan based on the actual conditions of the property rather than applying a one-size-fits-all solution. 

Boise homeowners, property managers and contractors can contact us for an evaluation and quote based on their specific asbestos-removal project.