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Trusted asbestos & Lead Abatement since 1997
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Asbestos Removal Blog


Friable vs. Nonfriable Asbestos: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
What makes asbestos friable or nonfriable? Learn how the two material types differ, common examples, and why condition and planned disturbance matter during asbestos removal.

Triston Greenawalt
15 hours ago5 min read


What Is a Procedure 5? The Road to Asbestos Cleanup Approval in the Inland Empire
A detailed guide to South Coast AQMD Procedure 5 approval, including disturbed asbestos assessment, CAC planning, Rule 1403 submittal, regulatory review, and cleanup.

Triston Greenawalt
Jul 2810 min read


What Happens Before Asbestos Abatement Starts? The Asbestos Abatement Process in Southern California
Learn what happens before asbestos abatement starts, including survey report review, scope planning, job preparation, containment setup, and safe removal.

Triston Greenawalt
Jul 69 min read


What Is a Procedure 5 in Asbestos Abatement? 🚧 Inland Empire & Southern California Cleanup Guide
Learn what a Procedure 5 is in asbestos abatement, when it may be needed, and how damaged or disturbed asbestos-containing materials are safely handled throughout the Inland Empire, Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino County, and Southern California.

Triston Greenawalt
Jun 154 min read


What Happens If Asbestos Is Disturbed During Renovation or Demolition?
Learn what to do if asbestos is disturbed during renovation or demolition. This article explains why airborne asbestos fibers are dangerous, when to stop work, why a Certified Asbestos Consultant should perform testing, and how Inland Contractors can help with professional asbestos abatement and removal in Southern California.

Triston Greenawalt
May 263 min read


Project Highlight: Procedure 1 Asbestos Floor Tile and Mastic Abatement in Torrance, CA
This project highlight shows how Inland Contractors completed a Procedure 1 asbestos abatement project at an industrial building in Torrance, CA involving asbestos floor tile removal, asbestos containing mastic, and mapped flooring scope areas.

Triston Greenawalt
Apr 283 min read
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