Asbestos shows up in many places: ceiling tiles, floor adhesives, pipe insulation and roofing. When materials age or sustain damage, fibers escape into your space. Anyone nearby can inhale them. That matters for families, schools and offices throughout Columbus. EnviroWorx uses methods approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and follows Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules. We keep your air clean while we work.
Before removal, we test. A certified technician takes samples from suspect areas (insulation wraps, vinyl tile, ductwork). Those samples go to an accredited lab. You get a clear report showing where asbestos lives and how much there is. That report guides every next step.
Factories, schools and offices must comply with strict rules. EnviroWorx holds all Ohio licenses. We follow project plans that meet state and federal regulations. We can handle emergency calls too (for example, when remodeling unearths hidden insulation). Your workers or students can return only after clearance is confirmed.
Regulations require special disposal. We bag waste in labeled, sealed containers. Licensed haulers transport it to approved landfills. We monitor the air throughout. After removal, we restore surfaces so they look like new.
Our team meets every Ohio requirement. Each technician holds state certification. We carry full insurance coverage. That protects your property and our crew.
EnviroWorx is based in Cincinnati but we know Central Ohio codes inside out. We’ve served Dublin, Westerville and Gahanna. We file permits, coordinate inspections and get right to work.
You receive a clear estimate before work begins (with no hidden fees). We include timelines and step‑by‑step plans. If you need us to work around other contractors or insurance adjusters, we do that too.
Asbestos isn’t harmful when it’s intact and undisturbed. The danger starts when materials break down, get damaged, or are moved during construction. That’s when microscopic fibers get released into the air. Inhaling these fibers can lead to long-term health issues that don’t show up immediately. Health complications linked to asbestos exposure include:
These conditions develop after repeated or prolonged exposure. The fibers are tough, resistant to breakdown, and once inhaled, they stay in the body. This is why asbestos removal needs to be handled by certified professionals. Disturbing materials without proper containment can put you, your family, or your crew at serious risk.
Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3710 outlines licensing for contractors, workers, and project designers. Only licensed firms may remove more than fifty linear or square feet of ACM. Projects that disturb at least 260 linear feet of pipe or 160 square feet of any other material require a ten‑working‑day notification to the Ohio EPA before work starts (Ohio Laws & Taft Law). Failure to file can trigger fines exceeding five thousand dollars per day.
On site, supervisors must keep training records, daily logs, and air monitoring data. That paperwork stays available for regulators for at least two years. Our foremen maintain digital copies on secure tablets so inspectors can review them instantly.
EnviroWorx follows a step-by-step abatement process designed for maximum safety and strict legal adherence. We meet every requirement set by the Ohio Department of Health and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Here’s what you can expect:
