Asbestos Testing & Abatement in Savannah, GA

Identify the Problem. Protect Your Property. Move Forward Safely.

Asbestos can be present in many building materials without being visible to the eye. When those materials are damaged, deteriorating, or disturbed during renovation, restoration, or demolition work, asbestos fibers may become a serious concern. Clark Clean helps homeowners, businesses, property managers, and contractors throughout Savannah and the surrounding Coastal Georgia region address suspected asbestos safely and responsibly.

With more than 18 years of experience in cleaning, restoration, and property recovery, we understand how important it is to identify hazardous materials before reconstruction begins. Whether you are renovating an older property, recovering from water damage, replacing flooring, removing drywall, or preparing a building for demolition, proper asbestos testing and abatement can help keep the project moving safely.

What Is Asbestos?

Asbestos is a naturally occurring mineral that was commonly incorporated into a wide variety of construction and building products because of its durability and resistance to heat. In older homes and commercial properties, asbestos containing materials may be found in areas that homeowners would not immediately suspect.

Potential asbestos containing materials can include:

• Vinyl floor tile
• Flooring adhesives and mastics
• Pipe and mechanical insulation
• Ceiling materials
• Textured coatings
• Certain types of siding
• Roofing materials
• Cement products
• Insulation materials
• Wall and joint compounds
• Other older construction products

The presence of an older material does not automatically mean that it contains asbestos. The only reliable way to determine whether a suspected material contains asbestos is through proper inspection and testing.

Professional Asbestos Testing

If asbestos is suspected, the first step is determining what materials are present and whether they contain asbestos. A trained asbestos inspector can visually evaluate the property, identify materials that may require further evaluation, collect appropriate samples, and have those samples analyzed.

Testing is especially important before renovation or demolition work because materials that appear harmless may be disturbed once walls, flooring, ceilings, or other building components are removed.

Property owners may want to consider asbestos testing when:

• Renovating an older home or commercial building
• Removing existing flooring or flooring adhesives
• Opening walls or ceilings
• Replacing old insulation
• Beginning a major restoration project
• Preparing a structure for demolition
• Repairing areas damaged by water, storms, or fire
• Encountering unidentified building materials during construction

Knowing what you are dealing with before work begins allows the project to be planned properly and can help prevent unnecessary disturbance of potentially hazardous materials.

Asbestos Abatement

When testing confirms the presence of asbestos and the material needs to be removed or otherwise addressed, proper asbestos abatement procedures are essential.

Abatement is not the same as ordinary demolition or debris removal. Depending on the material, its condition, and the scope of the project, specialized containment, protective equipment, removal procedures, cleaning methods, packaging, transportation, and disposal requirements may apply.

The goal is to control the affected area and prevent asbestos containing material from contaminating other portions of the property during the work.

Depending on the situation, an asbestos project may involve:

• Preparing and isolating the work area
• Establishing appropriate containment
• Carefully removing affected materials
• Controlling dust and airborne fibers
• Packaging asbestos containing waste
• Cleaning the work area
• Properly transporting and disposing of regulated materials
• Preparing the property for subsequent restoration or reconstruction

Every property is different, so the appropriate approach should be based on the type of material involved and the extent of the affected area.

Asbestos Services for Residential & Commercial Properties

Asbestos concerns can arise in both residential and commercial buildings. Clark Clean works with property owners throughout the Savannah area who are dealing with renovations, property damage, remodeling projects, tenant improvements, and larger restoration or reconstruction needs.

Commercial projects may involve additional planning because asbestos containing materials can affect project schedules, employee access, contractor coordination, and the timing of demolition or reconstruction work.

Identifying these concerns before construction begins helps everyone involved understand the scope of the project and plan accordingly.

Serving Savannah & the Coastal Region

Clark Clean proudly serves property owners throughout Savannah and surrounding communities, including Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon, Garden City, Port Wentworth, and other areas throughout Coastal Georgia.

Our restoration and reconstruction services also extend into surrounding coastal communities, helping residential and commercial customers protect and restore their properties after damage or during major improvements.