Asbestos Abatement

When American Technologies, Inc./American Restoration was established in 1989, the company operated strictly as an asbestos abatement company. Today, we are recognized as a leader in this service. In fact in 2007, Engineering News-Record, a leading construction magazine, ranked our company as one of the top 10 asbestos abatement contractors in the country. We service a wide variety of facilities including:

• Schools
• Hospitals
• Hotels
• Casinos
• Manufacturing plants
• Commercial buildings
• Government buildings
• Apartment complexes

Where it's found and why it needs to go

Asbestos may be found in structures that were built prior to the early 1980s. Certain types of asbestos do not burn, conduct heat or conduct electricity. Because of these unique characteristics, these particular types were used in making building materials such as:

• Acoustic ceilings
• Button board
• Drywall
• Duct work
• Fireproofing
• Lath and plaster
• Linoleum
• Mastic
• Plaster
• Stucco
• Tape and mud
• Texture coating
• Transite piping and siding
• Vinyl asbestos tile
• Vinyl sheet goods

Asbestos is often discovered when the material containing the substance is disturbed. This may happen during a renovation, remodeling job, demolition or after a natural disaster. Once the asbestos-containing material is disturbed, abatement is recommended to prevent any potential health threats to the building occupants. According to the US Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration, exposure to asbestos could potentially increase the risk of developing cancer of the lung or other organs.



Our approach

We offer comprehensive asbestos abatement services ranging from the initial investigation to project completion. For each job, we assign a project manager and supervisor to oversee the following activities:

• Write and submit a project proposal and budget.
• Coordinate and facilitate an initial asbestos survey and investigation.
• Retrieve samples and test.
• Finalize the work plan.
• Remove asbestos-containing materials using industry approved techniques.
• Track and compile asbestos waste manifests.
• Prepare and submit a close-out package including a final report detailing project activities and necessary documentation.

Safety is number one

Maintaining a safe working environment for our crews, the facility owner, and occupants living or working in the affected area is our top priority. We are committed to performing every asbestos abatement job responsibly by safeguarding the environment in which we are working and using the industry's most effective methods and equipment to protect our employees and clients.

Training

To further ensure a safe and effective recovery, our crews are rigorously trained in asbestos abatement procedures and are required to follow all local, state and federal regulations when performing these procedures. We are proud to note that our company consistently maintains some of the lowest Experience Modification Rates in the asbestos abatement industry.