Could Your Home Be Hiding Asbestos?
Homes built before 1980 often contain asbestos in insulation, floor tiles, ceilings, and siding.
When disturbed by wear, renovations, or moisture, fibers can become airborne and threaten health.
Let Coastal Risk Management’s abatement experts locate hidden asbestos so you can breathe and remodel with confidence.
Asbestos hides in pre-1980 walls—small fibers, big problems.
Why Asbestos Abatement Matters
Asbestos once earned its place in construction thanks to its strength and resistance to heat. Back in the day, it was common in insulation, flooring, roofing, and ceilings.
You may still find traces in homes built before 1980. But those tiny fibers are a hidden threat: when they become airborne, whether from a simple tile repair or swapping out old pipes, they can irritate your lungs, cause breathing problems, and even lead to serious health issues down the road. No one expects a minor DIY project to turn into a health scare, yet disturbing aged materials are enough to send microscopic fibers drifting through your living spaces.
At Coastal Risk Management, we bring more than twenty years of expertise to every job. Our friendly team knows exactly how to spot suspected asbestos materials and collect reliable samples without stirring up hidden dangers. Once our certified analysis confirms asbestos presence, we use proven removal and containment methods that comply with safety regulations and respect your home’s integrity. We handle everything from sealing off work areas to disposing of materials properly, all while keeping you informed in plain language. By trusting our careful approach, you protect your family’s health, preserve your home’s value,
and rest easy knowing you meet every safety requirement.
Residential Asbestos Abatement
- Stealth Detection
We discreetly collect material samples, wall coatings, floor underlayments, and ceiling textures, and send them to accredited labs for definitive asbestos analysis.
- Custom Containment
Negative-pressure barriers, HEPA-filtered airscrubbers, and secure sealing keep fibers locked down, think of it as a VIP zone that only lets clean air through.
- Certified Removal
In full protective gear, our team strips out hazardous materials and double-bags waste for licensed disposal, so you never worry about loose ends.
- Final Clearance
Post-removal air testing confirms fiber counts meet strict safety benchmarks. You receive a comprehensive report that dovetails seamlessly with follow-up mold inspection and testing or indoor air quality testing, no surprises, just confidence.
Health Effects of Asbestos in Your Home
Asbestos fibers are so small that you can’t see or smell them,
yet when they become airborne and are inhaled, they can settle deep in your lungs and stay there for years. In the short term, you might notice coughing, chest tightness, or throat irritation if asbestos dust is present. But the real concern is what happens over time. Prolonged exposure can lead to serious respiratory conditions, including asbestosis,
where scar tissue forms in the lungs and makes breathing difficult.
If asbestos fibers remain lodged in lung tissue, they can also increase the risk of lung cancer. Even more troubling is mesothelioma, a rare cancer that affects the lining of the lungs or abdomen, and it is almost always linked to asbestos exposure. These diseases often do not appear until decades after the first encounter with asbestos, which is why early detection and removal are so important.
Coastal Risk Management understands that your home should be a place of safety and comfort. Our two decades of expertise means we know how asbestos can hide in older insulation, floor tiles, or ceiling textures,
and we use proven testing methods to identify those hidden risks.
By uncovering and removing asbestos before it becomes airborne,
we help you protect your family’s health and preserve
the long-term well-being of your home.
Who Should Consider Asbestos Abatement?
Owners of Older Homes
If your house was built before the early 1980s, you’re likely sharing space with asbestos in insulation, siding, roofing, or floor tiles. A quick inspection can map out any hidden hazards before you start remodeling.
Home Rennovations
Tearing down walls or replacing floors can disturb asbestos, especially in bathrooms, kitchens, and basements. Schedule abatement before you renovate to avoid spreading fibers and triggering costly remediation later.
Homeowners Spotting Unusual Dust or Crumbling Materials
If you find brittle, discolored insulation, loose ceiling texture, or vinyl flooring that flakes when scraped, let us test those materials. Early detection prevents fibers from circulating through your HVAC system or settling in living spaces.
Sellers and Buyers
During a home sale, undisclosed asbestos can stall closings or lead to renegotiations. Including an abatement inspection in your real estate transaction keeps everything transparent and helps you move forward without unexpected issues.
Asbestos fibers can linger for decades in your home’s air
