For individuals interested in normal or acoustic asbestos ceiling removal, there are two possibilities. The first and more recommended option is to either remove the ceilings yourself or work with a qualified and licensed Lead & Asbestos abatement business. 

Hiring a qualified removal business 

The first choice is secure since, in addition to knowing what to do due to their training; they also have the necessary materials and spare you from having to complete further paperwork. Even while they can be expensive, consider that your family is now safe from asbestos exposure, which might cause cancer or even death. This would undoubtedly save you money in the long term as opposed to having to deal with the pricey side effects of the substance, which would also be more expensive if you didn’t have health insurance. 

However, if you decide to remove the asbestos-containing ceiling yourself, make sure you have the right protective equipment on hand. Asbestos ceiling removal requires the use of protective equipment, such as dual cartridge respirators using HEPA filters that have been purple color-coded, rubber boots lacking laces, recyclable coveralls with booties and rubber gloves, goggles, and other available items. 

Saving on paperwork 

Before removing the asbestos from your ceiling, you must get the necessary permits, which you must provide when delivering the bags of asbestos trash for disposal. This is what we meant when we said earlier that we would save you paperwork. It would be difficult to complete the work alone since it takes three or more persons to accomplish it properly. 

How do they work? 

The first step is to construct a containment area by clearing out asbestos removal from the ceiling of your room, then covering the walls and floors with polyethylene sheeting. This should be done after you have obtained your permission and all the necessary equipment. Slitting the sheet will allow you to add a door or aperture. 

The second is to ensure you dampen the whole ceiling before using the putty knives to scrape it off. Once that is finished, you must clean it using clean rags, and then, you must discard the rags without washing them. 

After that, you cover the area; wrap up the asbestos-containing sheets and dispose of them together with your filthy coveralls, filthy gloves, and rags. And while getting rid of it, be sure to do it at a marked or authorized spot. 

To conclude 

Do you believe it is still worthwhile to remove an asbestos ceiling yourself or to employ specialists given the amount of effort involved?