3 Ways to be More Environmentally Proactive
As we can all agree, weather as we know is continually changing. This continual evolution of weather could easily be described as destabilized, and it is impacting our environment. Here at Banner Environmental we believe that being environmentally proactive is important to being a good neighbor in a community. One of the key statements to […]
New England Schools Granted Funds for Asbestos Abatement
Asbestos is a dangerous material and exposure to it can cause serious health issues including mesothelioma cancer. Unfortunately, asbestos was used as a wide-spread construction material prior to 1980 to increase durability and fire resistance – a time when any health risk associated with the substance was unknown. Given that almost half of the schools […]
Recovering from Flood Damage: 3 Things You Should Know About Gray or Black Water
The recent string of devastating natural disasters across North America had us in the environmental remediation industry thinking a lot about gray and black water. There’s many ways gray or black water can occur – but the primary cause in a residence is due to flooding from rainwater leaks, groundwater intrusion, pipe bursts, sewage back-ups, […]
Neighbors Raise Concerns During Demolition Project
A bit of citizen action has helped prevent the furthering of some disruptive and dangerous demolition in Wilmington, MA recently. It’s not atypical for demolition projects to occur, but for neighbors to be the flag raisers at the first signs of improper handling of hazardous materials, is a unique scenario. That’s what happened at 13 […]
What to Ask When Hiring an Asbestos Contractor for Removal and Abatement
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 […]
Customer Testimonials
Want to hear what a few of our customers have had to say about us? These testimonials have us blushing! Banner Environmental is a great example of highly professional approach, excellent service and competitive pricing. Nicole in the office was great at setting our expectations and clearly communicating on each step of the process. Banner’s […]
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 […]
Banner Environmental Services Supports Starr Development’s Restoration Project in Fall River
In case you missed it, we recently shared a recap on the project that focused on bringing life back to the Cornell Mill in Fall River. The mill, built in the 1800’s, is a 192,000 sq foot old cotton mill which operated until the Depression. By July of next year, the Mill will be restored […]
Exposing the Dangers of Improper Asbestos Removal
It is no secret that asbestos is dangerous. However, time and time again, negligent actions are amplifying the dangers to others. Asbestos, which was commonly used as insulation on older houses, can produce airborne particles that when inhaled can lead to lung damage. When asbestos is removed improperly or discarded of in improper ways, the […]