If asbestos is present, the inspector should provide a written evaluation describing its location and extent of damage, and give recommendations for correction or prevention. Also, this inspector can perform checks after removal or repair to assure the area has been properly cleaned. The Belmont House was covered in asbestos shingles that were carefully removed. With this report in hand, homeowners can then contact an asbestos abatement contractor and negotiate a clean-up plan. You can contact your state and local health departments, the Environmental Protection Agency's regional office and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's regional office to find out more about these regulations.
Repair involves either sealing or covering asbestos material.
Pipe, furnace, and boiler insulation can be repaired this way. Only a professional trained to handle asbestos safely should undertake these repairs. With any type of repair, the asbestos remains in place. Repair is usually cheaper than removal, but it may make later removal of asbestos, if necessary, more difficult and costly. Repairs can either be major or minor.