ABATEMENT
Asbestos, lead, and mold continue to be prevalent in the built environment, despite decades of regulation and prevention measures. Any building or structure built pre-1978 is likely to have some asbestos or lead-containing building materials. Mold is ubiquitous in the environment, and unlike asbestos and lead, mold abatement is typically required following water intrusion into building materials.
TEC is recognized as a leader in safety within the abatement services industry. Our range of testing services covers lead, mold, asbestos, and PCBs, all supported by a highly skilled team of Industrial Hygienists and certified specialists. Whether you need basic testing, complex air quality assessments, or monitoring, we handle a diverse array of projects.
Asbestos Abatement
Asbestos is a highly hazardous material that requires expert evaluation and removal to help ensure the health and safety of building occupants. Once asbestos is positively identified (or presumed to be an asbestos-containing material) in a building, the local/state regulatory agency should be notified of the intended abatement activities.
TEC maintains abatement licenses for each state we serve, as well as licensed and certified supervisors required for the work. Most abatement projects involve the set up of a containment area complete with a negative pressure system for the protection of the occupants in the remainder of the building and the asbestos workers, supervisors, and industrial hygienists.
Lead Abatement
Lead is a highly hazardous material that requires expert evaluation and removal to ensure the health and safety of building occupants. Historically, lead was used in paints and caulking before 1978, but its use extended beyond the seventies for decades. Once lead is positively identified (or presumed to be present in materials due to age), the local/state regulatory agency should be notified of the intended abatement activities.
TEC maintains abatement licenses for each state we serve, as well as licensed and certified supervisors required for the work. Most abatement projects involve the set up of a containment area complete with a negative pressure system for the protection of the occupants in the remainder of the building and the lead workers, supervisors, and industrial hygienists.
Mold Abatement
Mold is naturally occurring in the environment, but can be a highly hazardous material that requires expert evaluation and removal to ensure the health and safety of building occupants. Construction materials such as wood and drywall often serve as organic matter for mold growth once water is introduced (e.g. a leaky pipe, a hole in the roof, or flooding).
Once mold is identified, abatement activities may be warranted to mitigate airborne mold spores. Mold abatement licenses for each state in which TEC serves are typically not required like they are for asbestos and lead, but the processes, control measures, and safety precautions are similar. Our team has licensed and certified supervisors for this type of abatement work.
Most mold abatement projects involve the set up of a containment area complete with a negative pressure system for the protection of the occupants in the remainder of the building and the abatement workers, supervisors, and industrial hygienists.
Industries We Serve
Our portfolio of abatement projects spans a broad spectrum of clientele with equally broad scopes of work. From commercial, industrial, and municipal sites to educational institutions to Federal Government facilities, TEC has a solid track record of diverse projects and successful project management.
Our most recent abatement projects include clientele from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) to the District of Columbia Housing Authority (DCHA) to commercial properties all over the DMV.
Trust TEC With Your Abatement Needs
Partnering with TEC gives you access to a wealth of expertise, specialists, and tailored solutions. We value our client relationships and specialize in quality asbestos, lead, and mold abatement. Our 20+ years of client references demonstrate our focus on quality, safety, and project management.