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What should an Ottawa quote say about protecting the rest of the house?
What a fair asbestos quote says about protecting the rest of the house A quote for asbestos work in an Ottawa home...
Is textured paint on my Westboro walls an asbestos risk?
Textured paint on walls built before 1990 is worth taking seriously before any renovation work. Health Canada lists...
Is there a licence for asbestos removal companies in Ontario?
We found no Ontario licence, registration or permit for an asbestos abatement company. What the law requires instead...
Lead paint removal cost for old window trim on an Ottawa house?
We found too few published Ottawa prices for lead paint removal to give a reliable range, so no number is offered here....
Can asbestos in Ottawa house siding harm me outdoors?
Health Canada says there are no significant health risks if materials containing asbestos are in good condition and...
What does 0.01 fibres per cubic centimetre mean for my Ottawa job?
The 0.01 fibres per cubic centimetre figure is the clearance threshold set by O. Reg. 278/05, section 18, for the PCM...
Who can measure lead levels in paint in an Ottawa home?
Two options exist for measuring lead levels in paint in an Ottawa home: a certified inspector can test paint lead...
Found vermiculite mid-renovation in Ottawa, do I stop the work?
Stop the work now, and do not disturb the material further. If you have found what looks like vermiculite...
What should an Ottawa mould remediation scope of work say?
A written scope of work is the main protection a homeowner has when hiring a mould remediator, because we found no...
Can asbestos floor tiles be covered instead of removed in Ottawa?
Covering intact tiles instead of removing them is a choice some owners weigh, and Health Canada says there are no...
How do I compare two asbestos abatement quotes in Ottawa?
Comparing Two Asbestos Abatement Quotes in Ottawa Start by checking whether both quotes name the same Type of...
Cost of removing asbestos boiler insulation in an Ottawa home?
Pipe and boiler insulation removal runs $35 to $55 per linear foot based on published Ontario contractor prices read in...
Does Health Canada advise hiring a pro for asbestos testing in Ottawa?
Health Canada advises hiring a professional to test before renovating if you suspect asbestos-containing materials are...
What is a clearance air test after asbestos removal in Ontario?
A clearance air test is the air test O. Reg. 278/05 requires inside the enclosure after Type 3 asbestos removal, once...
Is lead paint more likely outside than inside an Ottawa house?
Health Canada says your home probably contains lead-based paint if it was built before 1960. If it was built between...
Does the disposal site need notice before asbestos arrives in Ontario?
Yes, and the rule goes further than notice alone. Under Ontario Regulation 347, section 17(1)1, no person may cause or...
Can vermiculite dust get into my Ottawa living space?
Health Canada's advice treats it as a real possibility: vermiculite-based insulation may contain asbestos, and if you...
Did my Ottawa mould company remove enough material, how can I tell?
The clearest way to judge whether enough material was removed is to compare what the contractor took out against Health...
Why wet asbestos material during removal in Ontario?
In Ontario, wetting is part of how the law sorts the work. Health Canada lists breaking apart, sanding, scraping and...
Are old furnace parts in Ottawa homes a source of asbestos?
Yes, older furnaces and their connected systems are a real place to look for asbestos-containing materials in Ottawa...
Should an Ottawa mould contractor find the moisture source first?
Yes, finding and fixing the moisture source is the first step, not an optional add-on. Mould returns if the water keeps...
How should old lead paint scrapings be disposed of in Ottawa?
We found no Ottawa rule for lead paint scrapings from a residential renovation. The City of Ottawa says waste from...
Does vermiculite have to be removed before selling an Ottawa house?
We found no Ontario law or City of Ottawa rule that requires vermiculite to be removed before a house sale. Whether to...
Who has to follow O. Reg. 278/05 on an Ottawa renovation?
O. Reg. 278/05 binds every constructor, employer and worker on an Ottawa renovation or demolition project where...
Medium mould patches in my Ottawa basement, clean or hire?
Health Canada says you can generally clean small and medium sized areas of mould yourself. Medium means more than three...
Why test more than one spot of drywall in an Ottawa house?
Testing one spot tells you what that spot contains. It does not tell you what the rest of the house contains, and in an...
Removing a wall in an old Ottawa house, where could asbestos be?
Where Asbestos Can Hide in an Ottawa Wall Removal In a house built before 1990, several materials inside and around a...
Can I be liable if I hide asbestos from my Ottawa contractor?
Yes, hiding asbestos from a contractor can expose you to serious legal and financial liability under Ontario law. The...
Mould around the dryer vent in an Ottawa laundry room?
Mould around a dryer vent is a moisture problem first. Before anything else, find and fix the source: possibilities to...
Does a home insurance claim change the mould removal cost in Ottawa?
A claim decides who pays, not what the work involves: the contractor's scope and price for the same job are the same...
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