Choosing a Contractor
Choosing a contractor to remove, encapsulate or enclose asbestos in your home is a very
important decision. Here are some tips that you should follow to help you decide:
- Get bids from a minimum of three different qualified and licensed contractors;
- Clearly define the parameters of the project and your expectations to each bidding
contractor so that they know how to bid. Beware of any bid that is substantially lower
than the other bids as this may be an indication that the contractor takes short cuts
at the expense of safety;
- Ask each contractor for references that you can contact to learn about the quality
of the contractors' previous work;
- Select a contractor who has a comprehensive employee training program;
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- Request a work plan that details procedures and project schedules. This helps determine
whether the contractor you are considering fully understands and can handle the project.
Obtain a written commitment for full-time, on-site project supervision and make sure the
project supervisor's training certification document is included in bid documents;
- Make sure the contractor you are considering has a valid, current contractor's license
and certificate for asbestos abatement work;
- Make certain that the contractor has a current and valid license bond.
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