What to ask, and why
How do I know the abatement crew is properly certified?
Ask for the contractor's current CDPHE asbestos abatement certification and the certifications of the supervisor and workers assigned to your job, then check them with CDPHE. Do not let work start until you have.
Should the same company inspect and abate?
Many owners hire an independent certified inspector to sample and to evaluate clearance, so the person who says the job is finished is not the one paid to do it.
Will my water-damage cleanup stop while we wait for test results?
Usually not entirely. Extraction and stabilization can often continue while suspect materials are sampled. Demolition of those materials waits for the lab.
Where does the asbestos waste go?
Bagged wet, labeled and hauled to a disposal site permitted for asbestos. Ask for the waste paperwork and keep it with your records.
Are there permits?
Depending on the building and the quantities, Colorado may require a permit or a notification. Ask the contractor which apply to your project and who files them.