Why You Shouldn’t DIY With Asbestos Removal

So, you have found asbestos in your home and now you are faced with the task of removing it, should you remove it yourself? Sure, you can save some cash if you do but at what cost to your health or your family’s health? If you know you have asbestos in your home and are thinking about DIY asbestos removal we highly advice hiring a professional.

Professionals Can Manage It For You

Asbestos professionals can conduct a home inspection for you, as well as take any samples from your home to be tested and they can assess the condition of the asbestos. The professionals are up to date on the local Melbourne law on how to handle and dispose of asbestos as well, which takes the stress off of you.

It is Dangerous Work

Asbestos can be a very dangerous medium to have to work with, if not handled properly it can resort in health damage not only to you but your family and in some cases even your neighbours. In certain areas, it is required by law that you hire a professional to remove and dispose of any asbestos so call and ask what your local laws are.

Here are the top reasons why you should carry out DIY asbestos removal, instead of hiring a professional is the wiser choice:

• Removing asbestos requires professionalism, licenses and training – asbestos can be very dangerous when broken or disturbed and not properly handled. Professionals are required to have training and licenses to safely remove asbestos.
• Skills & Practice – a professional has removed asbestos multiple times in the past so you know they not only are trained but they have experience in the topic. You know what they say practice makes perfect and the same can be said for a professional asbestos remover.
• Safety Precautions – let’s face it you and I probably won’t follow directions every single time and to the T now will we? If you don’t follow every safety precaution when it comes to asbestos you run the risk of putting yourself and your family in danger of getting cancer. Yes, it’s that serious.
• The cost outweighs Health Risks – while hiring a professional to remove and dispose of your asbestos might be costly it is well worth the investment. Knowing you and your family are safe is worth every penny. Let the professionals handle the removal and disposal of your asbestos and sleep better at night knowing you and your family are not at risk from it.

When you hire a professional you have the peace of mind that the job was done to the standards regulated by law and you and your family can rest knowing there is no risk of danger from DIY asbestos removal.

Contact Us

At A&B Asrem, we provide professional asbestos removal services in Melbourne and its surrounding areas such as McKinnon, Bentleigh, Caulfield and Carnegie. At A&B Asrem we are fully licensed and are able to conduct asbestos testing, inspection and removal in a safe and timely manner. Asbestos is a highly dangerous material, so contact us today if you even suspect that you may have asbestos in your home.