I've been reading about how asbestos may be present in old houses and I'm really worried. Are there any services that do testing for this?
It is possible to find online asbestos testing service providers. You can get this information at healthvermont.gov/enviro/asbestos/asbestos_contractor.aspx. The site also provides advice.
For asbestos inspection, visit the Asbestos Inspection Services website. For asbestos removal, Asbestos Removal, Inc. or Alpha Environ are better choices.
You can find Federal Governement standards for asbestos testing on the Environmental Protection Agencies website. They are located at http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/asbreg.html. The site has a lot of information for both professionals and consumers.
Here's a government site that deals with asbestos sampling and testing: http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/hwtr/demodebris/pages2/asbsample.html. Here's the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) site on asbestos: http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/. DoItYourself.com has some information on asbestos.
You can find EPA asbestos shingles contractors by conducting an online search using keywords such as "EPA asbestos shingles contractors" or "asbestos abatement contractors." Additionally, you can contact your local environmental health department or consult the EPA's website for a list of certified contractors in your area.
A directory called The Blue Book has listings of professional asbestos removal contractors. You will need a site like this to find a company in your area. A site called Modecor Online specializes in asbestos removal.
There are several places online to find asbestos consultants. Many websites, like the Yellow Pages, offers a full list of consultant in one's metro area.
Many companies offer asbestos removal your area. Some of these companies can be found at asbestos.com. Also you can find these companies on yellowpages.com.
You can visit www,shrednation.com for services in your area.
Sorry I dont have a answer, but I have the same question. Just wondering if you have gotten any info you could share.
Asbestos removal is often provided by local councils in the UK. To find out more information, you should visit the website of your local council to see what services they offer. In the USA, EPA are the most appropriate organisation to get in contact with. Asbestos is a very dangerous problem, and if you find asbestos you should try not to disturb it in any way.