Hiring an asbestos contractor can be an intimidating task for many people. What are the questions one should be asking? What are the primary considerations? Where does one begin? We’ve established the three baseline questions we encourage everyone to ask a potential asbestos contractor. 1.) Is the asbestos contractor licensed? This perhaps is the most […]
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Customer Service Inside and Out
We recently performed a routine environmental assessment in a residence for potential new buyers. The buyers really appreciated our customer service and attention to detail in our office and the expertise and professionalism from the team on-site too. Kym Mahoney, our Client Relations Manager, led the customer through the process from inquiry to results, and […]
Failing the Grade with Asbestos is Not an Option
In 2015, a new report was published entitled, Failing the Grade: Asbestos in America’s Schools, from the office of U.S. Senator Edward Markey (D-MA). The report states that two-thirds of the school districts across 15 states have acknowledged the presence of asbestos in their schools. What became apparent in the report is that asbestos brings […]
Asbestos Removal Done Right and Oh-So-Wrong
Despite asbestos being outlawed as a construction material in the United States decades ago, it’s still rampant in existing structures, causing a nightmare situation in renovation and demolition projects. In most states, like Massachusetts, it’s mandated that a licensed asbestos abatement professional handles the removal of the highly-dangerous material. Older buildings and homes are often […]
Banner Environmental Services Secures Asbestos Contractor License in Rhode Island
As a licensed contractor, Banner Environmental Services, is now able to provide asbestos survey, testing, remediation and removal for any residential, commercial, or institutional projects within Rhode Island Franklin, MA November 2, 2017 – Banner Environmental Services, headquartered in Massachusetts, has obtained an asbestos contractor license in the state of Rhode Island, expanding their service […]
Avoid Asbestos Penalties
Partner with a company who can help navigate the unknowns surrounding asbestos. Did you see the latest news, published in the Boston Herald, reporting $100,000 in civil penalties for illegal asbestos work? The hefty fine was recently imposed on a New Bedford, MA landlord operating a dozen properties. The landlord had allowed contractors to perform […]
Don’t Put Your Family at Risk with Improper Asbestos Removal
Improper asbestos removal and the danger that can arise as a result is significant which is why specific laws, especially in Massachusetts, have been implemented. The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) oversees and enforces such laws that pertain to the safe removal of asbestos. Not only does a certified and licensed asbestos contractor need to be […]