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Asbestos Removal: Why You Should Never Skip On The Cost

  • Written by Auzzi Shopping

Asbestos removal is a dangerous job that requires the true professionals to do it safely and efficiently. This is because the nasty mineral is a direct cause of a range of critical health conditions, including asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma and other illnesses.

Therefore, the last thing you want is to go donning some PPE and attempt to remove it yourself, and this is especially so if you have doubts about the PPE’s efficacy. Yes, there is a reason why there is a profession dedicated to removing this dangerous substance, especially when most Aussie homes built before the late-1980s contain it in the ceilings, walls and beyond.

But you should never choose the cheapest option just because it may exist. The most important thing is to choose the most reputable team with the most reasonable price to ensure that you will receive a comprehensive service that will remove the substance and prepare your home for renovations.

Here are just a few reasons why you should never skimp out on the price of professional asbestos removal:

  1. You can’t put a price on peace of mind

Asbestos removal costs are nothing when it comes to the peace of mind you will have knowing that your home is rid of this deadly substance. The true experts in the field have the skills, experience and technology to ensure your home is properly rid of the nasty substance and that you can comfortably commence renovations without the fear of agitating it and spreading it throughout the home.

The last thing you want is to start knocking out walls with the fear that the mineral is still lurking in the hollow spaces. You simply won’t feel comfortable with the fear that it could still be there and that you could be permeating it throughout the home. It will defeat the whole excitement of renovating your pre-1990s home in the first place and this is something that can simply be done without!

  1. You will be paying the true pros

Don’t mess around with this substance. It is not something to be taken lightly. It is a highly agitable substance that doesn’t like being knocked around by any old punter. Once agitated it can easily spread its deadly fibres throughout a home and thus pose a risk to any occupants and visitors. There have been too many cases of Aussies falling victim to the substance over the years and this is why the true experts are needed to ensure it is safely removed.

It is an unfortunate downside of Aussie construction that it was so popular for so many years without proper knowledge of its dangers. You are well aware of its dangers and you should always choose the best team to avoid said dangers. You will thank yourself later for enlisting the true experts in the field.

  1. You can start renovating sooner

Look, we’re going to go out on a limb here and assume you have never attempted asbestos removal yourself (well, at least most of you haven’t). And we’re not being cheeky when we tell you that it is simply not a good idea. Not only is it dangerous but it will be a slow process as you tentatively teach yourself how to do it to the best of your ability which, unless you are an expert, is going to be pretty low.

The experts, conversely, can do the job with the highest efficiency. The benefit of this? Ensuring that you can quickly continue your renovation without being held up by this toxic substance and this is a reward that simply cannot be overlooked!