Asbestos Removal Blogs

With the summer underway in Canada, so is renovation season. Many people rush to get their new renovation projects finished so they’re able to enjoy their new and improved property by the time winter rolls around. However, with demolition and construction comes many problems and hazards that owners need to be vigilant about, like asbestos. At Canada’s Restoration Services, we know that...

There is nothing more frightening for a homeowner than being exposed to asbestos. Asbestos exposure presents severe health risks that often don’t have cures. If you live in an older property, it’s best to have asbestos testing to see if your home has asbestos and what kind; this will help determine the level of asbestos removal required. If you face an asbestos issue in your home,...

Aging properties often come with many challenges, but one of the most serious is the presence of asbestos. Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral used widely in construction in the 20th century due to its fire-resistant and durable qualities. However, we now know that asbestos is highly toxic and can cause serious health problems, including lung cancer and mesothelioma. If you own an aging...

Coming face to face with asbestos is frightening for a property owner due to the risks and incurable diseases associated with asbestos exposure. If you own an older property, you might be preparing for a renovation, remodel, or planning repairs that bring you into contact with asbestos-containing materials. You might think that asbestos abatement can be handled on your own, but this is certainly...

When you suspect that there is asbestos on your property, whether you’re planning a renovation or scheduling some intricate property maintenance, asbestos testing is the first step to asbestos abatement in Mississauga, Toronto, and throughout Ontario. With the guidance of a professional asbestos removal company, you can get answers to all your asbestos related questions. Our teams at...

Attics are not typically where most people spend a lot of their time so they tend to harbour secrets that you may not discover until you schedule work, retrofits, or repairs. There are many potential hazards that can start in the attic, one of the most common is asbestos. If you’re planning to upgrade your attic insulation, repair a roof leak, or do any work in the attic area, consider...

When dealing with a flooded basement, asbestos exposure might be the last thing to enter your mind. However, if you reside in a home built from the 1960s to the 1990s, you need to be mindful of asbestos, as it was commonly used in construction materials. When dealing with a flood in an older property, it may trigger asbestos exposure, requiring urgent removal. Canada’s Restoration Services...

Due to the prevalence of asbestos throughout properties and many adverse health effects associated with it, dealing with the hazardous mineral must be taken incredibly seriously. From inspection to disposal, instances of asbestos must be handled by certified professionals.  Without professional help, you’re risking the health and safety of your property and the people around you. If...

Asbestos was a hazardous material commonly used in construction until the mid-1980s. Asbestos-containing materials can be found in many older buildings and building materials, such as drywall, floor tiles, insulation, and ceiling tiles. Asbestos removal is a lengthy and complex process and should only be completed by certified professionals. For comprehensive and safe asbestos removal in Toronto,...

Discovering asbestos on your commercial and residential property can be incredibly scary, especially when you're planning renovations or starting to move in. To streamline asbestos removal costs, buying over-the-counter asbestos testing and removal kits can put you at risk for asbestos exposure. Instead of trying to do it yourself, call the professionals for safe asbestos removal in Toronto. ...

Despite being obsolete in modern manufacturing and construction within Canada, asbestos removal in Toronto is still required in many homes and public buildings throughout the city and elsewhere in the country. Efforts to eliminate materials that contain the harmful mineral are ongoing but require property owners to schedule asbestos testing and removal with certified restoration companies in...

Asbestos comes in many types, all of which come in different appearances and forms. From Chrysotile, to Amosite and Actinolite asbestos, each species poses significant health risks if exposure occurs. While Actinolite asbestos isn't as common as other types, it's still important to check for it in your property. If you suspect that you have actinolite asbestos in your property, contact a...

When owning commercial or residential properties, routine maintenance is a regular part of life. Ensuring that properties are well maintained is vital to the building’s structural integrity and the occupants’ health and safety. However, some maintenance activities may trigger asbestos exposure in properties built in the mid to late 20th century. If you suspect asbestos may be lingering...

When it comes to owning and managing commercial properties, maintenance, and renovations are a natural part of the process. However, depending on the property's age, hazardous materials might be lurking beneath the surface, like asbestos. If you discover asbestos during a renovation, not only will construction have to be paused while asbestos removal in Toronto is completed, but there may also...

Property managers are responsible for multiple units and many occupants, whether tenants or condo dwellers. To ensure that these properties and people are well cared for, property managers are tasked with constantly upkeep properties and protecting them, which includes asbestos management and asbestos removal in Toronto.  When the risk of asbestos exposure presents itself, it’s...

Asbestos can be found throughout residential and commercial properties in many different shapes and applications — tiles, pipe wrappings, and loose-fill insulation. Because of its superior heat resistance and affordability, loose-fill insulation was widely used in the mid to late 20th century. However, as people upgrade their insulation or conduct renovations, they risk exposure to the...

Many residential and commercial properties built in the late 20th century tend to have high traces of asbestos, commonly found in drywall, insulation, pipe wrappings, and floor tiles. While checking for asbestos in your floor tiles is unlikely to be at the top of your list, it should be, especially if you plan on conducting renovations. Before you upgrade your floor tiles, contact Canada’s...

As many residential and commercial properties age, the desire or need to renovate them increases. If you choose to renovate an older property, you may encounter asbestos. If you do, you must file a Designated Substance Survey (DSS) Report. Reporting the presence of asbestos allows construction projects to continue seamlessly and guarantees everyone's health and safety. Once asbestos has been...

Home renovations are exciting but they can get stressful very quickly. Renovations require constant planning, design choices, demolition. And even with all the planning that goes into it, there’s still the chance that you’ll be met with frustrating surprises like asbestos. When it comes to construction and demolition during renovations, the chances of asbestos being disturbed are...

In many older properties, asbestos is often found throughout building materials, such as in tiles, insulation, or drywall. If one of those materials releases those fibres, the repercussions can be severe. To avoid exposure, it’s imperative to start asbestos removal in Toronto as soon as possible with a professional restoration company in Toronto.  Canada’s Restoration Services...