HAWAII ASBESTOS RESTORATION
A LEADER IN ENVIRONMENTAL REMEDIATION IN HONOLULU, OAHU
ASBESTOS TESTING IN HONOLULU AND OAHU
IMMEDIATE OAHU ASBESTOS TESTING COMPANY
Asbestos Testing helps professionals identify the presence, type, and concentration of airborne fibers to help plan control and asbestos remediation measures that protect human health.
For home buyers, the risk of asbestos contamination is worrying. No federal law forces sellers to disclose the presence of asbestos. Even today, asbestos exposure poses a health threat to homeowners and families. Asbestos is present in many older homes and can still be found in new builds.
Asbestos Testing Services is available at KR Asbestos Removal. We proudly serve residential and commercial properties near Honolulu, Pearl City, Diamond Head, Aiea, Wai'anae, Kailua, and other surrounding nearby cities.
ASBESTOS TESTING SERVICES FOR HOMEOWNERS AND BUSINESSES IN HONOLULU, OAHU, HAWAII
Asbestos poses a significant risk to human health and the environment and is regulated in many countries. It is a naturally occurring mineral consisting of microscopically small fibers that can cause several diseases, including mesothelioma and asbestosis.
At KR Asbestos Removal we provide a range of services to help organizations identify, control and plan remediation measures when asbestos fibers are a risk to human health and the environment. We also offer 24/7 emergency services to ensure all clients in Honolulu are assisted with their asbestos problem.
ASBESTOS TESTING EMERGENCY SERVICES
Asbestos analysis can be conducted both before and after asbestos is removed:
BEFORE: Asbestos surveys include analysis of samples to identify the type of asbestos and determine whether it is friable or non-friable. This information will help define the level of risk connected with the asbestos and allow informed decisions concerning control measures.
AFTER: following the removal of asbestos, KR Asbestos Removal can perform a clearance evaluation to ensure the area is safe to enter without wearing personal protective equipment (PPE). This will include measuring the concentration of fibers in the air.
WHY IS ASBESTOS BAD FOR YOUR HEALTH?
The risk of asbestos depends on the type of product it has been incorporated into and its state of degradation. Asbestos can be hazardous to human health because microscopic particles are biologically persistent, and can be inhaled. Its exposure is linked to higher rates of cancer and incurable asbestos-related illnesses. In the form of tiny fibers, asbestos is released into the air and lodges itself in the lungs.
ASBESTOS IS ONE OF THE LEADING OCCUPATIONAL CAUSES OF DEATH
Its indestructible nature makes it difficult or impossible to expel. Lethal diseases, such as asbestosis, lung cancer, or mesothelioma (pleural cancer) can develop. The most harmful effects of asbestos and all its symptoms on the human body sometimes do not appear for 20 years or more after exposure. Asbestos is also one of the leading occupational causes of death.
ASBESTOS REGULATIONS IN UNITED STATES
Because of these adverse effects, exposure to asbestos must be controlled and reduced. The U.S. government passed the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) in 1986, which recognizes six types of asbestos (chrysotile, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, actinolite, and anthophyllite) from two general categories (amphiboles and serpentines).
Buildings constructed prior to 1980 often have flooring, ceilings, and pipes made with asbestos. Demolition and renovation are the primary ways to disturb components made with asbestos in a Honolulu property as it is “friable” (easily crumbled) and these actions agitate it into harmful dust.
At KR Asbestos Removal, we offer affordable asbestos testing for Honolulu homes, condos, offices, apartment complexes, and many more. We are able to isolate, identify, and quantify all types of asbestos in various types of materials such as cements, vermiculite, insulating materials, as well as slabs floor and ceiling.
HOW DO I KNOW IF ASBESTOS IS IN MY HONOLULU PROPERTY?
Asbestos is present in many older homes and can still be found in new builds. Below are the known asbestos-containing building materials which includes:
CEMENT FLAT SHEET, COMMERCIAL AND SPECIALTY PAPER CORRUGATED PAPER AND METAL, DRYWALL, FLOORING FELT AND TILE, PIPELINE WRAPS, PLASTER, POPCORN CEILINGS AND TEXTURED PAINTS, ROLLBOARD, ROOF COATINGS, SIDING, SHINGLES, VINYL FLOOR TILES
ACM has a warning label that tells you the item is dangerous if torn or broken. There's no way to know if asbestos is present in your Honolulu home or office without hiring a professional asbestos testing service from KR Asbestos Removal in Oahu.
Hiring Asbestos Testing Professionals
KR ASBESTOS REMOVAL IN HONOLULU
Another type of asbestos testing, called Air testing, measures the concentration of tiny asbestos fibers in the air (usually too small for the human eye to see). In many cases, a general air quality test also measures asbestos contamination levels. The other typical survey we do includes:
1. INSPECTING HIGH-RISK AREAS
2. TAKING SAMPLES
3. SENDING SAMPLES TO A LAB TO TEST
4. REPORTING RESULTS OF SAMPLE TESTS
PROTECT YOUR FAMILY FROM EXPOSURES TO ASBESTOS
If you think there may be asbestos in your home, don’t panic. Asbestos-containing materials may release fibers when they are disturbed, damaged, or removed improperly. Keep an eye on asbestos-containing materials and visually check them over time for signs of wear or damage.
ALL AREAS WE SERVE
Aiea
Aina Haina
Ala Moana
Diamond Head
Ewa
Ewa Beach
Haleiwa
Hauula
Hawaii Kai
Honolulu
Kahala
Kahaluu
Kahuk
Kailihi
Kailihi Valley
Kailua
Kaimuki
Kaneohe
Kapahulu
Kapolei
Kewela Bay
Laie
Makakilo
Manawili
Manoa
Mililani
Mokuleia
Nana Kuli
Nuuanu
Palolo
Palama
Pearl City
Pearl Harbor
Pupukea
Wahiawa
Waialua
Waialae
Waianae
Waimanalo
Waipahu
Waipio
OAHU ASBESTOS TESTING COMPANY SERVING all of Oahu Island
THE CITY OF HONOLULU
Honolulu is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Hawaii, which is in the Pacific Ocean. An unincorporated city, it is the county seat of the consolidated City and County, situated along the southeast coast of the island of Oahu.
Home to a melting pot of ethnicities, Honolulu is a modern city with a unique blend of cultures that serves as state capital and a gateway to the Hawaiian Islands. You can tour the historic downtown area, surf world-famous Waikiki Beach, shop in world-class stores, and dine at five-star restaurants.
THE CITY OF PEARL CITY
Located approximately 10 miles west of Downtown Honolulu, Pearl City is one of Oahu’s most populated neighborhoods and is home to the Honolulu International Airport and Aloha Stadium.
Almost every year this community welcomes the Pro Bowl to Aloha Stadium, which serves as the signature event to kick off the week leading up to the Super Bowl. Hawaii’s most famous visitor attraction, Pearl Harbor, the site where World War II began for the United States on December 7, 1941, is located just across the road from Aloha Stadium.
THE CITY OF DIAMOND HEAD
Diamond Head was known to native Hawaiians as a sacred site for reverence and worship. Today, it now one of the island's top attractions, both for tourists and locals.
Standing as a dramatic backdrop to the Honolulu skyline, Diamond Head, aka Le’ahi, is one of the most iconic and recognizable natural landmarks in all of Hawaii. A popular image for postcards and travel brochures, this volcanic formation is a dream destination for hikers, history buffs, and photographers.
THE CITY OF AIEA
Aiea is an incorporated town located in Honolulu County, Hawaii boasting plenty of activities like visiting its local museums like the Pearl Harbor Visitor Center which is suitable for anyone interested in the area's history plus the Aloha Stadium has various events and exhibits conveniently situated close by.
There are also numerous shopping outlets and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine for anyone looking to browse around or have a meal out during their visit here
THE CITY OF WAI'ANAE
Waianae is a small community located on the west coast of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. It is a popular destination intended mainly for locals, where tourists should stick mainly to the resorts in the area.
The area is known for its stunning natural beauty, including miles of pristine beaches, rugged mountains, and lush valleys. The area is also rich in history and culture, with several important historical sites and cultural attractions to explore.
THE CITY OF KAILUA
Kailua is only 12 miles northeast of Honolulu, but the lifestyle is anything but urban. Once you cross over the Nuʻuanu Pali and come out of the tunnels, be prepared for sunny skies, gorgeous greenery, deep sand beaches and an endless expanse of blue-green ocean.
Kailua, a quintessential beach town, is blessed with two gorgeous beaches and steady onshore trade winds that make it great for windsurfing, kayaking and other water sports.
IMMEDIATE OAHU ASBESTOS ABATEMENT COMPANY
Professionals like us refer to asbestos removal as “asbestos abatement" and the goal during this procedure is to reduce the amount of affected material to a manageable level. OSHA asbestos regulations say that permissible levels cannot exceed “0.1 fiber per cubic centimeter of air.”
Asbestos abatement isn’t something you can do on your own.
You need extensive knowledge of the material and removal process to do it safely. We offer immediate asbestos removal for clients in and around Honolulu, Pearl City, Diamond Head, Aiea, Wai'anae, Kailua, and surrounding Oahu cities. We have the training and equipment necessary to remove asbestos without risking the health of our customers.
You can call KR Asbestos Removal in Honolulu at any time. Our team is fully equipped and prepared 24/7 to head over to your commercial property or residence for your emergency asbestos removal service.
