Asbestos removal services in Kelowna can be required in order to ensure that a home is habitable. Homes and offices built in the mid-late 1900’s can contain Asbestos. Asbestos is an extremely harmful substance found commonly in older homes. It was used to strengthen building materials during the late 1900’s. As a result, it’s found in everything from drywall to cement. Additionally, it can be very harmful when it’s disturbed. This is due to the tiny toxic fibres that are released into the air when asbestos is moved. While a person wouldn’t see, smell or taste the fibres, upon inhalation they can get into the lungs. Once that occurs, then they cause major heath problems. Due to the toxicity risks associated with asbestos, it’s recommended that you hire a professional company to safely remove it.
Swipe Contracting Performs Asbestos Removal Services in Kelowna
Swipe Contracting Ltd. should be your first phone call if you suspect that there is asbestos in your Kelowna home. Our team has the skills to safely identify and remove asbestos, so that it doesn’t pose any future health risks. Significant health issues arise when asbestos is disturbed. So much so that most governments have banned the use of asbestos in any product. In fact, the WHO indicates on its website that asbestos is responsible for causing lung cancer.
“In 2004, asbestos-related lung cancer, mesothelioma and asbestosis from occupational exposures resulted in 107,000 deaths and 1,523,000 Disability Adjusted Life Years (DALYs). ”
https://www.who.int/ipcs/assessment/public_health/asbestos/en/
If you suspect that asbestos is present in your home or office then give us a call for further inspection. This is especially important if you are considering a renovation or demolition in the near future. Once asbestos has been disturbed it becomes more difficult to safely contain. Calling on an expert asbestos abatement company is highly recommend in order to reduce your personal exposure.
We look forward to hearing from you! If you’re in the process of planning a renovation