Eliminate Your Environmental Headache
We Deal With Asbestos, Lead & RRP… So You Don’t Have To.
Define the scope
With an asbestos survey, you’ll know the exact extent of your issue and have what you need to pull permits.
Asbestos Surveys & Inspections
Asbestos Abatement
Lead & RRP Compliance
You Can’t Keep Your Project Moving With Asbestos In The Way
Asbestos & lead stand in the way of your job getting done.
You don’t need the liability of expsing your workforce or clients.
Environmental regulations make it all the more complicated.
You simply need the asbestos gone & the paperwork filed.
Handle the Asbestos
With Branch Environmental
You Don’t Need Another Sub To Deal With…
You need a local expert that is focused on partnering with you to deliver results. We’ve been finding & eliminating asbestos across the state of Georgia for over 25 years. Commercial, industrial, residential… we’ve done it all and we stnd ready to deliver.
Let’s Get Started:
1. Schedule Inspection
It all starts with an asbestos survey
2. Complete Abatement
Abatement is the process of eliminating asbestos and checking the boxes.
3. Get Back On Track
With the asbestos gone, you can get the project done.
We Love Happy Clients:
If you are looking for a company that provides excellence, integrity & solutions… you will not go wrong with Branch!
They performed the work to perfection and left the area amazingly clean.
We had such an incredible experience with Branch. Everyone we worked with was kind, hard working and fast. They went above and beyond to help us out in our time of crisis. I can’t say enough good things about them!
Branch Environmental has served thousands of residential and commercial clients across Georgia since 1995. Our mission is to give you a better life by creating safe and healthy indoor environments.
What is asbestos?
Asbestos is a generic name given to a number of naturally occurring minerals. Inhalation of asbestos fibers has been conclusively linked to diseases such as asbestosis, lung cancer, and mesothelioma.
What building materials contain asbestos?
A common misconception is that asbestos has been banned in the USA. While we understand the risks and have greatly reduced its use, there is no firm cutoff date for asbestos in building materials. Here is a short list of the most common materials that contain asbestos:
- window glazing
- stucco
- cement pipes
- transite siding & shingles
- duct tape
- furnace insulation
- vinyl flooring
- mastics and adhesives
- pipe insulation
- textured coatings
- ceiling tiles
- blown insulation
- fireproofing
- gaskets
- caulking and putty
- drywall mud/joint compound
- roof shingles
When do I need an asbestos inspection?
The state of Georgia requires that an asbestos survey be completed on any structure, regardless of age, prior to renovation or demolition.
What is the difference in Lead & RRP
A Lead Inspection or Lead Abatement is conducted by a specially trained contractor and is intended to permanently eliminate the threat of lead in a property.
The RRP (Renovation, Repair, and Painting) Rule was established by the EPA as a way for contractors to identify components of a home that contain lead and safely complete a restoration or repair project. RRP Rules are not designed to permanently remove the threat of lead.
When do I need an RRP inspection?
If you are working on a home or child-occupied facility built before 1978, a certified contractor must test for lead and follow the RRP rules if lead is discovered.
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What We Do
Because of mold & indoor toxins, people live in homes and work in buildings that make them sick. We find & eliminate those toxins so you can get back to living your best life.
Get In Touch
We’re available by phone weekdays from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m, and for emergencies 24×7.
(706) 510-0335
72 N. Main Street
Watkinsville, GA 30677
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