Question 1

How Much Does a Typical Remediation Job Cost?

Accepted Answer

Remediation jobs vary in pricing depending on a lot of factors. We base our pricing on your particular job.

Question 2

What Can I Expect in a Free Quote from A&E Environmental?

Accepted Answer

You can expect a Certified, Licensed, and Trained Professional in Remediation Services who has been in the industry for decades. Our professionals have through the national database, and are CORI checked so you can feel safe and confident.

Question 3

What Industry Certifications Does A&E Have?

Accepted Answer

A&E Environmental carries an asbestos Contractor’s License, which we need to submit a renewal application for every year in order to have it reviewed and approved for the following year. A&E also carries a Lead License from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the EPA, and a Home Improvement License with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Question 4

How Can Environmental Remediation Services Benefit My Health?

Accepted Answer

Your health is a priority. All of our remediation services pose a possible health risk to you or others that may have been exposed.  Remediating helps to risk and/or eliminate the risks to your health, and can possibly save lives.

Question 5

What Can Happen if Remediation Goes Untreated?

Accepted Answer

If a remediation project goes untreated it could lead to you or others getting exposed continuously, which poses higher health risks the more you are exposed to these environments. It could compromise your health and that of others sooner than you anticipated. It could also compromise the integrity of your home, school, or facility the longer that it stays on these building materials.

Question 6

Is it true that if I own my own home I can do the asbestos removal work in accordance with rules and regulations?

Accepted Answer

Yes this is true, however be sure you know the rules and regulations.

Question 7

Can you get fined if you do the asbestos abatement work improperly?

Accepted Answer

That depends on the agency you are working with, but yes it is true.

Question 8

How can I tell if my home or business has asbestos?

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The only way to tell if your structure has any kind of asbestos is to test samples from the suspected areas in bulk.

Question 9

Where does the asbestos go, after removal?

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All asbestos that we remove is sealed in bags and safely transported to an EPA-approved landfill with space designated specifically to accommodate hazardous materials like asbestos-laden materials.

Question 10

What are you going to sample for absestos?

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We sample building materials that the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards requires us to sample. Keep in mind, asbestos was used in over 3,000 building products.

Question 11

How long will the asbestos sampling take?

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This time also is determined by the type of building material that the structure is made up of, and the size of the structure.

Question 12

How many asbestos samples are you going to take?

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That is determined by the type of building material that structure is made up, and the size of the structure.

Question 13

Is it more cost effective to just assume there is asbestos there and have it removed professionally?

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No, it is always better to have it tested rather than assume asbestos is present.

Question 14

Can you tell if a building material contains asbestos by looking at it?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for some building materials such as pipe insulation, siding. However, the regulation reads all building materials that have not been tested for the presence of asbestos are assumed to contain asbestos.

Question 15

The house I am buying has asbestos. Can you test to verify that?

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We can only test a home that you are purchasing with written permission from the homeowner.

Question 16

Can you walk through the home I am buying and tell me if there is a potential for asbestos to be present?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can but testing would need to be performed to verify.

Question 17

My flooring guy said this is definitely asbestos should I bother to have it tested?

Accepted Answer

Yes, absolutely.  Why take on an abatement project and the cost if it’s not asbestos.

Question 18

My contractor started to remove stuff in my home but he didn’t have it tested and dust is everywhere, should I be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely, have him contain the area and stop immediately, and contact us.

Question 19

If my home was built in the 90s can asbestos be in my home?

Accepted Answer

Yes, asbestos can be there.  Regardless of the age of your home asbestos can be in the building materials that make up your home.

Question 20

If I did a renovation project last year do I have to have it tested for asbestos?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you do.  Regardless of the age of the renovation prior to doing another renovation or demolition you need to have it tested for the presence of asbestos.

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