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Asbestos Removal & Abatement in Chestermere
Renovating a lake home, or opening a wall in one of Chestermere’s older houses? DKI Calgary is an abatement company based in northeast Calgary, next door to you. We test suspect materials through an accredited lab, then remove them, seal them or leave them alone, based on the results and what you plan to build.
From Lake Cabins to Suburbs: Chestermere Housing and Asbestos
Chestermere sits on Calgary’s eastern edge, a short drive from our northeast Calgary base along Highway 1 or 17 Avenue SE. The community began as summer cabins on land leased from the Western Irrigation District. By 1977 the lake had about 120 permanent homes, and in 1992 the community still had only about 1,000 permanent residents.
Most of today’s city was built after that, and the City notes it grew by more than 150 per cent between 2004 and 2014 alone. Those newer homes are unlikely to contain asbestos. Older lakeside houses, and any home expanded from an original cabin, are where we expect to find it. Our page on asbestos testing and removal in Calgary and area covers the wider process.
Where we find asbestos in older Chestermere homes:
Textured ceilings and drywall joint compound in pre-1990 lake houses
Vinyl floor tiles and black mastic hidden under newer layers of flooring
Vermiculite insulation in the attics of early year-round homes
Cement siding panels, soffits and older roofing on lakeside homes and garages
Farmhouses and shops on Rocky View County acreages around the city
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Our Asbestos Services in Chestermere
Sampling & Lab Testing
Many Chestermere homes are too new to need abatement at all, so testing comes first. We sample only the materials your project will disturb and share the accredited lab results with you before anything else happens.
Controlled Removal
For confirmed asbestos, we isolate the area with plastic sheeting and negative air, keep materials wet and bag them as they come out. Before work starts, we explain whether you can stay in the house.
Encapsulation Options
Asbestos cement siding or intact flooring can sometimes be sealed or covered rather than removed. We tell you plainly when that suits your plans, and when removing it now saves trouble at your next renovation.
Clean-Up & Disposal
We HEPA-vacuum and wet-wipe the work area and inspect it before the plastic comes down. Asbestos waste leaves in sealed, labelled bags for a facility approved to take it, and you keep the records.
What Happens When You Call About Chestermere Asbestos
Older homes are often renovated in stages, and each stage can uncover a different material. A clear plan keeps fibres out of the rooms you have already finished, and keeps your project from stalling halfway through while you wait on answers.
Here is how a typical Chestermere asbestos job runs, from your first call to a cleared work area:
You call, and we ask what you plan to renovate
We visit, take samples and send them for lab analysis
We review results with you and quote only what needs doing
We file OHS notice, remove the material and clear the area
If your project includes putting rooms back together, our in-house rebuild team can take over after abatement. You deal with one contractor from the first sample to finished walls and floors.
Building Permits, Insurance and Records in Chestermere
In Chestermere, an interior renovation or basement development needs a building permit, as the City explains on its renovation permit page. We plan the abatement so it fits your permit and inspection schedule.
Alberta OHS must receive an asbestos project notification at least 72 hours before most abatement work, and we file it for you. Keep our lab report and disposal records with your permit file. When a burst pipe or fire is what exposed the material, insurance may cover part of the work, depending on your policy.
Contact DKI
Calgary for Asbestos Removal in Chestermere
Book asbestos testing in Chestermere by calling our office at 403-252-2550, or use our 24/7 line at 1-888-272-9543 if damage has already happened. Working through insurance? Start your claim with us online. Our team includes members certified in asbestos abatement and works under a COR safety program.
Frequently Asked Questions – Asbestos Removal in Chestermere
Do newer Chestermere homes need asbestos testing?
Usually not, unless you have a reason to suspect older materials. Chestermere grew from about 1,000 permanent residents in 1992 to more than 17,000 by 2014, so most homes were built after asbestos had largely dropped out of home building materials. Testing makes the most sense for pre-1990 lake homes, renovated cabins and older acreage buildings. Not sure of your home’s age? We can check before you renovate.
How much does asbestos testing cost in Chestermere?
Testing and inspection typically runs about $250 to $800, depending on how many materials need sampling. If removal follows, pipe insulation or boiler wrap typically falls between $2,000 and $5,000, and a whole home can reach $10,000 to $30,000 or more. These are typical ranges only, and every job is quoted after inspection.
What should I do if I think I disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, close off the room and keep people and pets out. Do not sweep or use a regular vacuum, since that spreads fibres. If you have forced-air heat, turn the furnace fan off until the area is checked. Then call us to sample the material. Our guide on how asbestos testing works explains what happens next.
Do you work on acreages around Chestermere?
Yes. We test and remove asbestos on Rocky View County acreages around Chestermere as well as in the city. Older farmhouses, workshops and barns can contain asbestos cement panels, vinyl flooring or vermiculite, sometimes from several different decades. We sample each suspect material separately. See our Chestermere service area for the other services we offer nearby.
Will insurance pay for asbestos removal in Chestermere?
It depends on your policy and on what caused the problem. Removal for a planned renovation is not typically an insurance claim. If a sudden event such as a burst pipe or fire damaged asbestos materials, the abatement may form part of the claim. We work directly with insurers and adjusters and provide the lab results and scope they ask for.
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