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Asbestos Abatement: Protecting Your Home from Weather-Related Hazards

November 20, 2024

As weather changes, asbestos abatement becomes a concern as severe storms and fluctuating temperatures can lead to broken pipes, fallen trees, and other damage. One of the hidden dangers of repairing this damage is asbestos exposure. Asbestos-containing materials were commonly used in older buildings for insulation, roofing, drywall and flooring. When these materials are disturbed—such…

Asbestos: Risks and Safety Measures

September 4, 2024

Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral once lauded for its fire-resistant properties, is now infamous for its serious health risks. Found in many older buildings, it can pose a significant hazard when its fibers become airborne and are inhaled. This can occur when homeowners are doing renovations or during natural disasters such as flooding, when the…

Asbestos Abatement – Why It’s Important for Missouri and Kansas Residents

March 6, 2024

Asbestos abatement is a necessary funciton in Kansas and Missouri due to the area’s historical use of asbestos containing materials. SMART Environmental Services in Kansas City offers professionally trained asbestos removal for residential and commercial properties.     How Does Asbestos Affect Kansas and Missouri? Asbestos is a well-known risk in Kansas and Missouri due…

Asbestos Removal in Kansas City

December 6, 2023

Can you do asbestos removal on your own? It’s not advisable – experts agree from the American Lung Association, National Cancer Institute and CDC that proper handling of asbestos removal is best done by a certified contractor who has proper training, PPE and its disposal knowledge. What is Asbestos? Cancer.gov explains, “Asbestos is the name given…

Asbestos – Handling Precautions and When You Should Hire a Professional

November 1, 2023

Asbestos handling and removal in Kansas City can be dangerous and is something a skilled, trained professional should identify and dispose of. Smart Environmental Services is here to help develop an abatement plan to meet your specific needs. Why can it be Dangerous? Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral fiber. Due to its unique insulative properties,…

Asbestos Abatement Professionals Help You to Avoid Future Health Problems

September 20, 2023

Asbestos abatement is a category within construction that focuses on removing or reducing the presence of hazardous materials. Asbestos is a naturally occurring silicate mineral, with a fibrous structure that, when inhaled, can lead to the development of severe health issues. If the process isn’t completed properly, asbestos abatement can contaminate property, contents, or people…

Asbestos Abatement Certification – Why It’s Important and Why You Should Look for a Certified Contractor

July 19, 2023

Asbestos abatement is a hazardous service SMART Environmental Services provides and because we value our employees and our customers, we adhere to the standards set by both the local, state, and federal regulations. We are your local Kansas City asbestos abatement certified professionals and are ready to help you with asbestos removal in your home…