Do you provide licensed asbestos removal in Georgia?

Yes. Yarden Environmental LLC provides licensed and insured asbestos removal and abatement services throughout Georgia in compliance with EPA and OSHA regulations.

How much does asbestos removal cost in Georgia?

Asbestos removal in Georgia typically ranges from $1,500 to $30,000+ depending on scope, material type, and project size. Contact us for a free on-site estimate at (770) 589-9169.

Do you offer emergency mold and water damage restoration services?

Yes. We provide 24/7 emergency mold remediation, water damage restoration, and flood cleanup services across Georgia to prevent further damage and mold growth.

What areas in Georgia do you serve for asbestos and mold services?

We serve all of Metro Atlanta and North Georgia including Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, Clayton, Cherokee, Douglas, Fayette, Henry, Rockdale, Forsyth, Paulding, Barrow, Hall, Jackson, Walton, Newton, Coweta, Carroll, Dawson, and Bartow counties.

Is asbestos testing required before demolition in Georgia?

Yes. Under NESHAP regulations, an asbestos survey is required before any demolition or major renovation of a structure that may contain asbestos-containing materials.

Do you handle water damage restoration and flood cleanup?

Yes. Yarden Environmental provides professional water damage mitigation, flood cleanup, structural drying, and complete water damage restoration services 24/7 across Georgia.

What types of properties do you service?

We service residential, commercial, and industrial properties throughout Georgia for asbestos removal, mold remediation, water damage restoration, fire damage cleanup, and demolition.

Asbestos Floor Tiles in Georgia Homes: Identification & Safe Removal

If your Georgia home was built before 1980, there is a significant chance that your vinyl floor tiles or the black adhesive mastic beneath them contains asbestos. Asbestos floor tiles were among the most widely used building materials in the United States from the 1920s through the late 1970s — and millions of square feet of asbestos-containing flooring still exists in Georgia homes, schools, and commercial buildings today.

What Are Asbestos Floor Tiles?

Asbestos floor tiles are most commonly 9"×9" or 12"×12" vinyl composite tiles (VCT) that were manufactured with chrysotile asbestos fibers to add durability, fire resistance, and dimensional stability. They were used in virtually every room type — kitchens, bathrooms, basements, hallways, and commercial spaces.

The black or dark brown adhesive mastic used to glue these tiles to the subfloor also commonly contains asbestos. In some cases, the mastic is even more hazardous than the tiles themselves because it can become friable (crumbly) more easily over time.

How to Identify Asbestos Floor Tiles

You cannot identify asbestos floor tiles by sight alone. The only definitive method is laboratory testing by a licensed asbestos inspector. However, several characteristics suggest a tile may be asbestos-containing:

9"×9" size — This tile dimension was most commonly produced during the asbestos era and is a strong indicator
Installation date before 1980 — Any tile installed before 1980 should be tested before disturbance
Black or dark mastic adhesive — Dark adhesive under tiles was routinely manufactured with asbestos
Layered flooring — Asbestos tiles were often covered with newer flooring rather than removed; layers beneath current flooring should always be tested
Brittle, chalky texture — Older tiles that have become brittle may be more likely to release fibers when disturbed

⚠️ Critical Warning

Never attempt to chip, sand, grind, or remove floor tiles that may contain asbestos without professional testing first. Breaking or grinding asbestos floor tiles releases microscopic fibers into the air that are invisible to the naked eye and can cause mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer with repeated exposure.

Are Intact Asbestos Floor Tiles Dangerous?

In good condition and left completely undisturbed, asbestos floor tiles pose a relatively low immediate risk. Asbestos fibers only become dangerous when they are released into the air — a state called "friable." However, asbestos floor tiles become a serious hazard during:

Renovation or remodeling projects
Demolition work
Floor replacement or installation of new flooring
Sanding or grinding for leveling
Any disturbance of damaged or deteriorating tiles

Georgia law and EPA NESHAP regulations require that asbestos-containing materials be identified and properly abated before any renovation or demolition work that would disturb them.

The Professional Asbestos Floor Tile Removal Process

1. Asbestos Testing & Sampling

A licensed asbestos inspector collects bulk samples from the tile and mastic and sends them to an accredited laboratory. Results are typically available within 2–5 business days.

2. Abatement Planning

Once asbestos is confirmed, we develop a site-specific abatement plan that complies with EPA, OSHA, and Georgia DNR regulations.

3. Containment & Negative Air Pressure

The work area is sealed with polyethylene sheeting and placed under negative air pressure using HEPA-filtered air scrubbers to prevent fiber migration.

4. Wet Removal Method

Tiles and mastic are carefully removed using wet methods to keep fibers from becoming airborne. Technicians work in full hazmat suits with supplied air or N100 respirators.

5. HEPA Vacuuming & Decontamination

All surfaces are HEPA vacuumed and wet-wiped to remove residual fibers. The work area is thoroughly decontaminated before barriers are removed.

6. EPA-Compliant Waste Disposal

All asbestos waste is double-bagged, labeled per EPA requirements, and transported to a licensed asbestos disposal facility.

Asbestos Floor Tile Removal Cost in Georgia

Asbestos floor tile removal in Georgia typically costs between $5 and $15 per square foot for standard residential projects, including testing, abatement, and disposal. A typical single-room project (200–400 sq ft) may range from $1,500–$5,000. Contact Yarden Environmental for a free on-site estimate specific to your project.

Areas We Serve

Yarden Environmental provides licensed asbestos floor tile removal throughout Metro Atlanta and Georgia — including Gwinnett, Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Cherokee, Clayton, Forsyth, Fayette, Henry, Rockdale counties and beyond.