Asbestos Abatement and Removal
Suspected or confirmed asbestos can interrupt a renovation, restoration project, property sale or demolition. Xtreme Restoration & Carpet Cleaning provides asbestos abatement and removal for residential and commercial properties in Kalispell, the Flathead Valley and Northwest Montana. We help move the project from inspection results and an authorized scope through containment, removal, disposal and the documentation required for the completed work.
For fire, water or structural damage that may have disturbed suspect materials, call Xtreme immediately. Planned abatement work is scheduled after the necessary inspection, scope and applicable project approvals.
An emergency call may be answered immediately, but required inspection, notification, permitting and safety steps may still affect when work begins.
Do Not Disturb Suspected Asbestos
Do not cut, drill, sand, scrape, sweep or vacuum material that may contain asbestos. Keep people and pets away from damaged material and stop renovation or demolition work until the material has been properly evaluated.
If fire, water or structural damage has disturbed suspect material, leave the affected area and call (406) 471-1143.
MONTANA DEQ-LISTED ASBESTOS COMPANY
- Listed by Montana DEQ
- Montana-Accredited Asbestos Professionals
- Residential & Commercial Projects
- Kalispell-Based Local Team
- Asbestos and Restoration Coordination
Xtreme Restoration & Carpet Cleaning is listed by Montana DEQ among asbestos companies that continuously employ Montana-accredited individuals qualified to conduct asbestos-related work.
Asbestos Removal for Homes, Businesses and Construction Projects
Asbestos abatement may be needed before planned construction begins, after material has been damaged or when an inspection identifies asbestos during a property transaction. Xtreme reviews the project conditions and available documentation before preparing the removal scope.
Renovation and Remodeling
Removal of confirmed asbestos-containing material before flooring replacement, kitchen or bathroom remodeling, mechanical work, wall or ceiling disturbance and other planned renovations.
Fire and Water Damage
Coordination when a fire, leak, flood, demolition activity or emergency restoration project affects materials that contain or may contain asbestos.
Real Estate Transactions
Defined abatement scopes for buyers, sellers, owners, agents and property managers when asbestos is identified during an inspection, contingency period, refinance or planned property improvement.
Commercial and Managed Properties
Asbestos project coordination for offices, retail properties, rental buildings, institutional facilities and other regulated structures.
Demolition and Selective Removal
Removal of affected asbestos-containing material before demolition, mechanical replacement or other work that would disturb the material.
Flooring, Ceilings, Insulation and Other Materials
Project-specific containment and removal for confirmed asbestos-containing flooring, mastics, insulation, textured materials, cement products and other building components.
Building Materials That May Contain Asbestos
A material’s appearance or the age of a building cannot confirm whether asbestos is present. Proper identification requires an accredited inspection, laboratory analysis or a formal assumption by an appropriately accredited asbestos inspector.
Materials that may contain asbestos include:
- Acoustic or popcorn ceiling texture
- Plaster and textured wall coatings
- Drywall joint compound
- Vinyl floor tile
- Sheet-vinyl backing
- Flooring adhesive and black mastic
- Pipe, boiler and mechanical insulation
- Duct insulation and wrap
- Roofing products
- Cement siding, panels and piping
- Fireproofing materials
- Vermiculite attic insulation that may be contaminated
- Gaskets and certain heat-resistant materials
Finding one of these products does not establish that it contains asbestos. Do not collect a sample yourself or begin removing it based only on appearance.
*EPA advises that a person generally cannot tell whether a material contains asbestos simply by looking at it. Montana DEQ also notes that asbestos has been used in many building products and may not be clearly labeled.
How Asbestos Projects Work in Montana
Montana’s Department of Environmental Quality administers asbestos project permits and the state accreditation program for asbestos-related occupations.
For buildings that meet the regulatory definition of a facility, Montana DEQ requires a thorough inspection by a Montana-accredited asbestos inspector before renovation or demolition, regardless of the building’s age. The inspection report must remain available at the project site during the work.
When an asbestos project will disturb more than 10 square feet, 3 linear feet or 3 cubic feet of asbestos-containing material, a Montana DEQ project permit and accredited asbestos professionals may be required. Applicable waste must be properly packaged, transported and disposed of at an approved facility.
Project requirements depend on the property type, material, quantity, condition and planned work. Xtreme reviews the available inspection information and explains the next project steps before abatement begins.
Review Montana asbestos requirements through the DEQ Asbestos Control Program.
Have an older asbestos report? Montana’s current rules may require a supplemental inspection or full reinspection before renovation or demolition when the original inspection is more than three years old.
Our Asbestos Abatement Process
The exact procedures depend on the material, project design and applicable regulations. The following is the typical path from the first call through completion.
1. Project Review
We collect the property type, location, planned construction work, affected areas and any available inspection, laboratory or project-design documents.
2. Inspection and Laboratory Information
If you do not already have a current asbestos report, we help coordinate the appropriate inspection and laboratory-analysis steps before the removal scope is finalized.
3. Written Scope, Estimate and Schedule
After reviewing the documented material and proposed work, we prepare the abatement scope and estimate. Applicable project notification, permit and scheduling requirements are addressed before work begins.
4. Containment and Site Controls
The work area is isolated using the controls required for the project. Depending on the scope, this may include restricted access, critical barriers, negative-air equipment, HEPA filtration, decontamination procedures and protective equipment.
5. Controlled Removal
Authorized asbestos-containing material is removed or otherwise handled according to the approved scope and applicable work practices.
6. Packaging, Transportation and Disposal
Asbestos-containing waste is packaged, labeled, transported and delivered to an appropriate approved disposal facility in accordance with the project requirements.
7. Final Cleaning and Clearance
After the authorized work and cleaning are complete, the required final visual inspection and applicable air-clearance sampling are completed before the work area is released.
8. Project Documentation
The owner receives the documentation applicable to the completed scope. Depending on the project, this may include permit or notification information, waste records, final visual documentation, laboratory results and the final clearance report.
*A passing clearance result documents that the completed work area met the applicable clearance criteria at the time of sampling. It is not a certification that the entire property is asbestos-free.
What Affects the Cost of Asbestos Abatement?
A reliable asbestos-abatement estimate requires more than a photograph or approximate room size. The inspection report, material type, quantity and planned construction work all affect the final scope.
- Type and condition of the asbestos-containing material
- Total square, linear or cubic quantity
- Whether the material is friable or likely to become friable
- Location, height, access and occupied areas
- Required containment and decontamination
- Inspection and laboratory requirements
- Project design, notification or permit requirements
- Packaging, transportation and disposal
- Required visual and air clearance
- Repairs or reconstruction outside the abatement scope
Why Choose Xtreme for Asbestos Abatement?
Xtreme Restoration & Carpet Cleaning is a Kalispell-based company listed by Montana DEQ among asbestos companies that continuously employ Montana-accredited individuals qualified to conduct asbestos-related work.
Montana Asbestos Credentials: The asbestos portion of your project is performed and supervised by personnel holding the accreditations required for the work they perform.
Local Project Coordination: A Kalispell-based team that can coordinate asbestos abatement with related water, fire, mold, selective demolition and restoration needs.
Clear Written Scope: The documented material, authorized work, project controls and expected completion steps are explained before the abatement begins.
Residential and Commercial Experience: Support for homeowners, property managers, contractors, businesses, buyers, sellers and real estate professionals.
Completion Documentation: Applicable project and clearance records are organized and provided for the completed abatement scope.
Asbestos During Water, Fire or Property-Damage Restoration
An asbestos finding during a property sale, inspection contingency, refinance or planned renovation can affect the project schedule. The most useful next step is a clearly documented scope based on the inspection results—not an estimate based only on a photograph or verbal description. Xtreme works with owners, buyers, sellers, agents, property managers and contractors to review available reports, define the abatement work, coordinate site access and provide the documentation applicable to the completed scope.
Asbestos Abatement for Real Estate Transactions
An asbestos finding during a property sale, inspection contingency, refinance or planned renovation can affect the project schedule. The most useful next step is a clearly documented scope based on the inspection results—not an estimate based only on a photograph or verbal description.
Xtreme works with owners, buyers, sellers, agents, property managers and contractors to review available reports, define the abatement work, coordinate site access and provide the documentation applicable to the completed scope.
*Xtreme does not determine legal disclosure obligations, property value or insurance coverage. Buyers, sellers and owners should obtain advice from the appropriate licensed professionals when those issues arise.
Asbestos Abatement in Kalispell and Northwest Montana
Xtreme is based in Kalispell and serves asbestos-abatement projects throughout the Flathead Valley and surrounding Northwest Montana communities.
Primary service areas include:
- Bigfork
- Columbia Falls
- Eureka
- Lakeside
- Libby
- Polson
- Somers
- Whitefish
- Don’t see your area? Give us a call today at (406) 471-1143.
Frequently Asked Questions
Stop work and avoid disturbing the material. Do not cut, drill, sand, scrape, sweep or vacuum it. Restrict access to damaged material and contact an appropriately accredited asbestos professional for the next step.
No. A material’s appearance and the building’s age cannot confirm whether asbestos is present. Proper identification requires laboratory analysis of samples collected by an accredited professional or a formal assumption by an appropriately accredited asbestos inspector.
Not always. Material that is in good condition and will not be disturbed may sometimes be managed in place. Repair or removal may be appropriate when the material is damaged, deteriorating or will be disturbed during renovation, restoration or demolition.
For buildings that qualify as regulated facilities in Montana, a thorough asbestos inspection by a Montana-accredited inspector is required before renovation or demolition, regardless of the building’s age. Requirements for a particular residence or project depend on the property type, material and planned work.
Possibly, but not in every case. Montana’s current rules may require a supplemental inspection or full reinspection before renovation or demolition when the original inspection is more than three years old.
The schedule depends on the inspection, laboratory information, quantity and type of material, access, containment requirements, applicable project approvals and clearance process. Xtreme provides a projected schedule after reviewing the documented scope.
That depends on the project location, containment design, access restrictions and whether occupied areas can remain separated from the work. The project team will explain access and occupancy restrictions before work begins.
The documentation depends on the project. It may include the written scope, estimate, applicable permit or notification information, waste records, final visual documentation, laboratory results and the final clearance report.
Have an Asbestos Report or Suspect Material?
Call Xtreme or send us the available inspection report, laboratory results and project details. We will review the property, proposed work and documented material and explain the appropriate next step.
