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Asbestos Discovered During Restoration: What Happens Next

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May 10, 2025 1 min read General

Asbestos Discovery During Restoration: A Common Complication

If your Florida home was built before 1980, there’s a significant chance that asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) will be discovered during water damage demolition or fire damage restoration. Common locations include:

  • Popcorn ceilings (textured ceiling finish)
  • Vinyl floor tiles and mastic adhesive (9×9″ tiles especially)
  • Joint compound and texture in drywall
  • Pipe insulation and duct wrap
  • Roofing materials and siding

Legal Requirements

Florida law requires that suspected ACMs be tested by a certified laboratory before any demolition or disturbance. If asbestos is confirmed, removal must be performed by a licensed asbestos abatement contractor following EPA and OSHA regulations.

Impact on Your Restoration

  • Asbestos testing adds 2-5 days to the project timeline
  • Abatement costs $1,500-$10,000+ depending on material type and area
  • These costs are typically covered by insurance as part of the restoration scope
  • WrightWay coordinates with certified abatement contractors and manages the entire process

Read more about asbestos abatement services or call (941) 379-8669.

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I had a very bad leak in my walk-in closet. I was very upset with the water and damage to the ceiling. WrightWay was notified and sent two professional workers Clarence and Csaba to make it right. They explained the work to be done in a very efficient way that I could comprehend, and I had confidence in the repair. It went without problems and completed in a few days without any further stress. They even cleaned up after so I required no work at all on my part. I would recommend these workers and this company to take care of any water damage.
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Clarence and Paul made sure it was all done right including the cleanup. Very thorough, professional crew. I would recommend WrightWay to anyone who needs restoration or repair work done.
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WrightWay Emergency Services is a full-service property restoration company headquartered at 300 Triple Diamond Blvd, Nokomis, FL 34275. We specialize in water damage restoration, fire and smoke damage cleanup, mold remediation, storm damage repair, and complete reconstruction for residential and commercial properties throughout Southwest Florida. Our IICRC-certified technicians and Florida-licensed contractors deliver 24/7 emergency response so you can get back to normal as quickly as possible.

WrightWay Emergency Services proudly serves Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, Lee, and Collier counties in Southwest Florida. Whether you are in Bradenton, Sarasota, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, or Naples, our crews can reach you quickly for any emergency restoration need. Call us at (941) 379-8669 and we will dispatch a team to your location.

Yes. WrightWay Emergency Services operates around the clock, 365 days a year. Water damage, fires, and storms do not wait for business hours, and neither do we. Call (941) 379-8669 any time, day or night, and our emergency dispatch team will coordinate an immediate response to your property.

Absolutely. All WrightWay technicians hold certifications from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), the industry gold standard for restoration professionals. We are also a Florida-licensed building contractor, which means we can handle every phase of your project from initial mitigation through final reconstruction under one roof.

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