Asbestos Contamination Assessment & Remediation in New Jersey

An uncontrolled release of fibers into an occupied or accessible space. Damaged pipe insulation, crumbling ceiling texture, broken floor tiles, structural collapse, or removal done without containment all qualify. Evacuate, seal it, and call before anyone re-enters.

We mobilize the same day and aim to have a crew on site within hours. Call (800) 773-6220 for immediate isolation guidance, including clearing affected individuals from the area and shutting down the HVAC system so fibers stop moving.

Asbestos is a naturally occurring silicate mineral composed of microscopic, durable fibers. Breathing or swallowing them causes irreversible scarring and cancer. The main asbestos-related diseases are asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma, and inhalation raises cancer risk sharply for smokers. Asbestos-related illnesses carry a long latency period — asbestosis symptoms can develop 20 to 30 years after exposure, mesothelioma 20 to 60 years — though short-term exposure has caused mesothelioma in humans. OSHA treats no level of asbestos exposure as completely safe and sets a limit of 0.1 fibers per cubic centimeter. The National Cancer Institute publishes current guidance on health effects and risk factors.

Property owners, employers, and contractors are all potentially liable parties. Determining liability rests on the four elements of negligence: duty, breach, causation, and harm caused. Asbestos lawsuits can be based on negligence or strict liability, and asbestos litigation frequently involves multiple parties. Employers must follow OSHA regulations to prevent asbestos exposure, protect workers, and inform workers of known hazards. Negligence in asbestos cases can lead to significant compensation claims covering damages caused, and parties who failed to act can be held liable. Brick is a remediation contractor, not a law firm. For legal options, or for a case involving medical expenses and lost income, speak with a lawyer.

It depends on the affected square footage, material type, access, and urgency. Abatement is quoted as an add-on to our demolition work, and emergency response is quoted separately after assessment. Initial assessments are free.

Yes, once independent clearance testing confirms airborne fiber counts fall below the applicable regulatory threshold. Tenants should always have the air tested before returning to a space after abatement work.

Not always. In-place management of intact asbestos-containing materials is often recommended where nothing will disturb them. Removal becomes mandatory when material is damaged, when renovation or demolition will disturb it, or when a lender or buyer requires it before closing.