The procedures for an abatement project are efficient, thorough, and highly regulated. The exact process will vary slightly from project to project; however, in general, these same basic procedures apply to almost all remediation projects. The goal of every project is to satisfy our customer’s needs while protecting their health, the health of our workers, and the health of the general public. While this outline of the process is not inclusive of every specific step required to complete your project, it provides a general idea of what you can expect.

An ERI technician will visit and evaluate your property. The technician will take samples of any potentially asbestos, lead, or mold containing materials and submit them to an accredited laboratory for analysis. If the lab results indicate a requirement for remediation, an estimator will provide a proposal to you for your review. If the proposal is accepted, the technician will schedule the project with you and send in any required notifications to the appropriate regulatory agencies. A team of ERI workers will arrive at your property where they will isolate the work area by setting up critical barriers, including polyethylene sheeting covering doors, windows, and openings. Additional sheeting will be used to protect walls, floors, and other property. Signs and barricades will also be posted around the work area so that an individual may take necessary steps to avoid exposure. Air filtration unit(s) will be installed to draw air from the work area using a HEPA filtered Air Filtration Device, exhausting filtered air outside, creating negative pressure inside the containment. This provides extra protection by preventing the release of emissions to outside areas. All asbestos, lead, or mold containing materials will be removed in a careful, deliberate manner in accordance with each contaminant’s regulations. Depending on the scope of work and materials being removed, this may include scraping, sanding, brushing, and/or demolition. The material will be placed in leak tight containers, in most cases sealed polyethylene bags. The bags will then be decontaminated and removed from the work area. After removal, all surfaces inside the containment will be wet wiped and cleaned. For Asbestos and Lead projects, the remaining areas will be coated with a penetrating sealant that locks any invisible, residual fibers in place. For mold projects, the surfaces will be sprayed with a micro biocide. Upon completion of the project, the waste will then be transported to a landfill for disposal.  After any post remediation testing, a crew will return to pick up any remaining Air Filtration Devices and remove the plastic barriers