I hired a professional asbestos removal company in Massachusetts to get rid of the popcorn ceiling in one of my rooms, especially since I had already tested the attic for asbestos while having some vermiculite insulation removed. The first company charged about $3,000 for the attic work and a single room. I then found another company that quoted me $10,000 to do the remaining 1,100 square feet, which seemed like a good deal at the time. However, I'm really worried because they did a terrible job. There's a lot of dust and debris left everywhere, especially on my mini-split unit, which should have been safely covered. Now I'm unsure if the work was done properly and whether I need to hire another asbestos professional to assess the situation with the mini-split. What should I do?
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It's concerning that the second company didn't do a thorough job. I've heard that some companies offer air testing after remediation to ensure everything’s safe. If they skipped that, it might be a good idea to bring in someone else for a second opinion on their work. Better safe than sorry, right?
Honestly, you might be overthinking this situation. Lots of people make asbestos removal sound scarier than it is. If I were you, I'd just have your HVAC system cleaned and maybe look into encapsulation instead of worrying too much about this. It might not be as big a deal as it seems.
Sounds like you had a rough experience! I had a similar issue with asbestos removal. I ended up running an air scrubber and spent a few days cleaning everything. I even paid for an air test, and luckily, there was no asbestos dust detected. It might be worth considering similar steps for your home.