Asbestos Findings in Your Home

Homeowners are more aware today about the many potential dangers of asbestos in their homes, especially if their homes were built prior to 1980.  Here at From the Ground Up Inspections, we are committed and dedicated to providing all our clients with state of the art, thorough asbestos inspections of their homes.  Whether located in Nashville, Murfreesboro, Franklin, Shelbyville, Lebanon, Brentwood, La Vergne, Mount Juliet or Antioch, our valued clients can always depend upon the highly professional services provided by our certified and licensed inspectors.

Understanding the fears homeowners have with regard to asbestos and the many risks and hazards it presents with, we strive to provide all our clients and their families with the confidence and peace of mind needed to know that the safety of their home and families is in our trusted and very capable hands. Our top of the line inspections help homeowners identify which, if any parts of their house, contain any form of asbestos as well as the immediate attention that may be required.   

Quality Services, Superior Inspectors

Our award-winning inspectors will spend several hours examining and inspecting your home for varied aged construction materials.  In particular they are in search of any construction materials that are dated as far back as the 1980’s and earlier because these materials are more than likely to contain some asbestos since they were made and manufactured prior to the enforcement of asbestos regulations. 

With this information at hand, our inspectors are thorough and detailed in their inspection so as not to miss any materials that contain asbestos and can, therefore, be harmful to you and your family members as well as the environment in your home.

What Materials Contain Asbestos

Asbestos findings typically appear in, first and foremost, types of insulation used throughout the home during construction.  In addition, there are tiles, shingles, varied paints and even cements manufactured prior to 1980 than contain asbestos.  Our inspectors will perform an in-depth inspection and analysis of all these materials in their dedicated efforts to locate any asbestos findings in your home and take proper steps to have it remediated if necessary.

The Inspection Process and Protocol

If one of our highly trained inspectors here at From the Ground Up Inspections comes across any material that may potentially contain asbestos, they will first photograph the area and take a sample that will be sent along for further analysis and inspection.  Our inspectors perform all work according to industry and OSHA standards in order to keep themselves, as well as you, your family, and your property safe at all times. They always wear appropriate safety gear during these asbestos inspections since they may end up handling products that could potentially contain asbestos.

Once the samples are drawn by our inspectors, they will be sent off to an accredited laboratory for further analysis and inspection.  It is this laboratory that will make the final determination as to whether or not the material contains dangerous asbestos and exactly how high the asbestos content is, providing all of this information to our inspectors typically within a two day period.

Depending on how much asbestos is present, our inspectors will advise our clients of any steps or precautions that need to be taken to manage or remediate the asbestos.  If the asbestos is of a minimal content, then homeowners are recommended to simply put an asbestos label in place if the inspectors feel there is no need for any abatement or remediation procedures.

If, however, the asbestos findings present with exposure risks, then these products will require immediate attention. An abatement process is necessary to remove the dangerous materials.  Our inspectors will work alongside all our valued clients in finding a professional and certified abatement or remediation company to handle this sensitive and risky process.

Quality and Commitment you can Count On

Our highly recognized inspectors here at From the Ground Up Inspections are committed to the safety of all our clients, their families and their homes.  When they come out to your home and perform your asbestos inspection, they will provide you with a complete and thorough inspection report that details the asbestos findings, any actions taken by the inspectors, and any recommendations made for the abatement or remediation of the asbestos from your home.

At From the Ground Up Inspections you can always rely upon our quality of services, professional training, our compliance with all industry and OSHA standards, and our willingness to go the extra mile for the benefit of all our valued clients.  If you are concerned about potential asbestos materials in your home, then don’t wait a moment longer.  Give a shout out to our experienced and friendly inspectors today, and let us provide you with the confidence and peace of mind you need to know that your home and family are safe from any harmful risks of asbestos.