Rehab Restoration provides licensed asbestos testing, abatement, and restoration across South Carolina, handling asbestos-related concerns for both residential and commercial properties. Learn about our 24/7 emergency response services and transparent pricing.
Before any renovation or demolition, asbestos testing is essential for identifying asbestos-containing materials like old floor tiles, boilers, HVAC ducts, and popcorn ceilings. Our certified inspectors perform air monitoring and environmental control testing to assess indoor air quality and determine if asbestos fibers are present. Every sample is analyzed by accredited labs so you can move forward with confidence.
Our team brings years of experience in asbestos abatement across Upstate South Carolina, offering safe, efficient removal projects for residential and commercial properties. We follow strict EPA and OSHA guidelines for containment, filtration, and waste handling to prevent asbestos exposure and minimize health risks such as lung cancer and mesothelioma. Whether removing old flooring, pipe insulation, or wall materials, we restore clean, healthy air in your space. Our certified professionals bring years of experience performing safe and compliant asbestos removal throughout Upstate South Carolina.
In some cases, full removal isn’t necessary. Our asbestos encapsulation and remediation services seal and stabilize asbestos fibers within existing materials to prevent disturbance and improve air quality. This option is ideal for low-risk materials or occupied buildings where minimizing disruption is a priority. We also coordinate with third-party clearance testing to ensure safety after every abatement project.
Asbestos removal isn’t just part of renovation—it’s a vital step in protecting your health and indoor air quality. In many Upstate South Carolina homes and buildings, older asbestos-containing materials can still be found in flooring, ceilings, insulation, or HVAC systems. When disturbed, these materials can release dangerous asbestos fibers into the air, which is why proper testing, abatement, and remediation are so important.
Knowing which type of asbestos may be in your home helps determine the right abatement method—from full removal to encapsulation or remediation. There are several different types of asbestos, each with unique properties. Asbestos comprises six naturally occurring minerals composed of soft, flexible fibers. These minerals are resistant to heat, electricity, and corrosion, making them popular in numerous industries. The six types of asbestos are:
Chrysotile: Also known as white asbestos, chrysotile is the most commonly used form of asbestos, found in roofs, ceilings, walls, and floors of homes and businesses.
Amosite: Often referred to as brown asbestos, amosite was used most frequently in cement sheets and pipe insulation. It can also be found in insulating boards, ceiling tiles, and thermal insulation products.
Crocidolite: Known as blue asbestos, crocidolite has very thin fibers and is considered the most dangerous type of asbestos. It was often used to insulate steam engines and is also found in some spray-on coatings, pipe insulation, and cement products.
Tremolite and Actinolite: While these types of asbestos are not commonly used commercially, they can contaminate chrysotile asbestos and other materials, such as talc and vermiculite. They have been found in some paints, sealants, and insulating materials.
Anthophyllite: This type of asbestos is not commonly used and is typically found as a contaminant in composite flooring.
These materials were common in homes built before 1980, especially in Greenville County, Spartanburg County, and nearby Upstate communities. If you’re planning a renovation, schedule professional testing services before disturbing any older building materials.
Exposure to asbestos fibers can have long-term effects on health, which is why asbestos abatement services are essential for homeowners and building managers in South Carolina. Asbestos in a building presents several potential health hazards, particularly when it’s disturbed and the fibers become airborne. Here are the key risks:
Mesothelioma: This rare form of cancer develops in the lining of the lungs, abdomen, or heart, and it’s almost exclusively linked to asbestos exposure. Mesothelioma has a long latency period, often developing 20-50 years after exposure.
Lung Cancer: Asbestos can lead to lung cancer, particularly among individuals with a history of smoking. Symptoms can include a persistent cough, chest pain, and difficulty breathing.
Asbestosis: This is a chronic lung disease caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibers. Over time, these fibers can cause scarring in the lungs, leading to breathing problems, coughing, and a crackling sound while inhaling.
Other Cancers: Asbestos exposure may also be linked to other types of cancers, including ovarian cancer and cancer in the larynx (voice box).
Pleural Changes: Asbestos fibers can cause non-malignant pleural changes like pleural plaques, diffuse pleural thickening, and pleural effusions, which can affect lung function.
Rehab Restoration helps minimize these health risks through certified asbestos removal, air monitoring, and remediation that protect both your property and your well-being.
Rehab Restoration provides professional asbestos removal services across Upstate South Carolina and surrounding areas. Whether you’re renovating an older home or managing a commercial property, we offer certified abatement in the cities listed below.
Asbestos can be found in various parts of homes, especially older ones. Common places include insulation (especially in attics), vinyl floor tiles, roofing and siding materials, textured paint, and heat-resistant fabrics. If you think you have asbestos in your home, contact a South Carolina professional as soon as possible for removal.
It’s difficult to identify asbestos just by looking. If your South Carolina home was built before the 1980’s and you suspect the presence of asbestos, it’s best to hire one of our certified professionals to perform an inspection and testing.
If the asbestos-containing materials are in good condition and undisturbed, it’s usually best to leave them alone. However, if the material is damaged or you’re planning renovations that would disturb it, you will need to hire a South Carolina professional help to get it removed first.
It’s strongly recommended to hire a professional for asbestos removal due to the health risks involved. Incorrect handling can cause asbestos fibers to become airborne, increasing the risk of exposure. Our certified team handles asbestos and lead abatement projects throughout Upstate South Carolina, ensuring your property meets modern safety standards.
Asbestos is a group of six naturally occurring minerals composed of soft, flexible fibers that are resistant to heat, electricity, and corrosion. These properties made it a popular material in various industries, particularly building and construction. Contacting a South Carolina professional to help identify possible asbestos in your home is the first things to do.
