How Do I Remove Asbestos from My Adelaide Home?

Safe And Effective Asbestos Removal 

Asbestos removal is preferable for an existing building that was made with asbestos products. If asbestos fibres become airborne, they are extraordinarily dangerous and can cause deadly respiratory issues.

Inhalation of asbestos fibres can cause asbestosis, lung cancer and mesothelioma and the risk of these diseases is directly correlated to the instances of exposure to the fibres through inhalation. These diseases often don’t present themselves for twenty to thirty years after the first exposure but cause a severe deterioration of life quality.

For the reasons listed above, correct and professional asbestos removal is vital for your health and the safety of others.

Common Uses of Asbestos

Asbestos may have been used in your home in a multitude of different forms. It was commonly used in cement sheeting, drainage and fluid pipes and roofing.

Only airborne asbestos fibres are dangerous for humans and just because these are in your home does not mean your health is at risk. Although, it’s better to be safe than sorry and the team at Metro Waste can skillfully complete asbestos removal to give you and your family peace of mind.

Different types of asbestos, especially pipe lagging and roof insulation are more dangerous and difficult to remove, so make sure to hire the professionals. We operate with an experienced team that has worked hard in the area of asbestos removal for several years to help keep Adelaide residents out of harm's way.

Dangers of Asbestos Removal

Asbestosis

A chronic, deteriorative lung disease that presents itself from inhaling fibres over a lengthy period. It scars the lungs and causes them to stiffen up and cease working.

Symptoms of asbestosis don’t appear immediately but present themselves in the form of breathlessness, and constant coughing and the most devastating fact is that there is no cure.

Malignant Mesothelioma

Australia has the highest rate of mesothelioma in the world, which directly correlates to the large amount of asbestos used in building in the 1980s. It’s estimated that there are about 11,000 cases still to develop as the symptoms don’t usually appear for 30-40 years after inhalation.

Lung Cancer

Exposure to asbestos can result in lung cancer, which can, unfortunately, spread to other parts of the body. Many Australian workers have succumbed to this awful disease due to asbestos.

Pleural Disorders

This affects the tissue that lines the chest cavity and surrounds the surface of the lungs and can cause fluid to build up inside. This particular disorder shows up on x-rays and can reduce lung capacity significantly.

If there is an asbestos removal job that needs doing, then don’t hesitate to call the professionals. Most asbestos removal should not be risked by an amateur, and it should be noted that it is even illegal to attempt large-scale asbestos removal unlicensed.

Call the professionals at Metro Waste today , and our dedicated team will talk you through our processes and complete you asbestos removal quickly and successfully.