Can I remove asbestos siding myself in Covedale?
The straight answer about DIY asbestos siding and roof shingle removal risks in your home.
You found asbestos siding or shingles on your Covedale home and got sticker shock from removal quotes. With all those early 20th-century houses in West Price Hill, this comes up a lot. The temptation to rent some equipment and tackle it yourself makes sense when you're looking at thousands in contractor costs.
Asbestos was used in siding and roof shingles from the 1920s through the 1980s because it was fireproof and durable. If your house was built before 1990, there's a good chance your siding or shingles contain asbestos fibers. These materials look normal but release microscopic fibers when disturbed that can cause lung disease decades later.
DIY asbestos removal in Ohio requires special licenses, containment systems, air monitoring equipment, and hazardous waste disposal permits. Most homeowners underestimate the cost of proper equipment rental, which can run $2,000-4,000 just for containment and air filtration. Add disposal fees and you're often close to professional removal costs anyway.
Do not attempt this yourself. One mistake can contaminate your entire house and put your family at risk for years. Ohio law requires licensed contractors for most asbestos work. Central Insulation Systems Inc. handles the permits, containment, removal, and disposal so you don't have to worry about doing it wrong or breaking regulations.
Once professional removal is complete, you'll have a safe home and peace of mind. The asbestos is gone permanently, your family isn't exposed to dangerous fibers, and you can move forward with any renovations or improvements you had planned.
What people in Covedale say
"THEY DID A GOOD JOB AND I THOUGHT THE PRICE WAS REASONABLE."
"I worked with Kevin Con, their field specialist. Kevin talked to me over the phone for quite awhile to make sure that I had a good estimate and knowledge of the procedure. The team came out early and they were efficient in the processes. I would highly recommend them especially because they worked so closely with our roofing team to get the job done in one day."
"I am just so happy. They came out on a Tuesday (the owner Steve and his son) and took a look and had a crew of 2 out for me the next day! They got there at 8:30 am and all was completed by 2:00. The follow up was excellent. I could just go on and on. I am very impressed and want to insulate everything NOW because they were so excellent!"
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Stop all work immediately. Do not sand, scrape, or break the tiles. Get a sample tested by a certified lab first. If it tests positive, hire a licensed asbestos abatement contractor. DIY removal is illegal in most areas and dangerous.
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Central Insulation Systems handles asbestos siding & roof shingle removal in Covedale and the area around it.