PUDDLES Restoration provides accredited asbestos abatement for residential and commercial properties across Central Florida. Our technicians hold Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Accreditation and follow OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 respiratory protection standards on every job. Call 352-722-3790 for 24/7/365 service.

When Asbestos Abatement Is Needed

Asbestos was widely used in Florida construction materials before the 1980s, including insulation, flooring, ceiling tile, popcorn ceiling texture, and roofing materials. It becomes a health hazard when disturbed, whether through demolition, renovation, storm damage, or deterioration. Common triggers for abatement include:

  • Pre-renovation or pre-demolition inspection and removal
  • Storm or fire damage exposing old insulation or roofing material
  • Popcorn ceiling and floor tile removal in pre-1980s properties
  • Water damage restoration in older buildings where asbestos-containing materials are present
  • Commercial property transactions requiring an asbestos survey

Our Process

  1. Assessment. We identify suspect materials and determine whether testing or abatement is required before any other restoration work proceeds.
  2. Containment. The work area is sealed and placed under negative air pressure to prevent fiber migration to unaffected areas.
  3. Removal. Accredited technicians remove asbestos-containing materials using OSHA-compliant respiratory protection and handling procedures under 29 CFR 1910.134.
  4. Disposal. Materials are bagged, labeled, and disposed of according to state and federal hazardous waste regulations.
  5. Clearance. The area is verified clear before normal restoration or construction work resumes.

Why Certification Matters

Improper asbestos handling can release fibers into the air, creating a long-term health hazard for occupants and a liability for property owners and contractors. PUDDLES holds Asbestos Contractor/Supervisor Accreditation, giving us the same regulatory standing other restoration and demolition projects require before disturbing suspect materials. This certification works alongside our broader restoration capabilities, so a property with both asbestos and water, fire, or storm damage can be handled by one crew instead of coordinating multiple contractors. Contact us to schedule an assessment.

Service Area

PUDDLES provides asbestos abatement throughout Ocala, Gainesville, Daytona Beach, and the surrounding Central Florida communities we serve. See our full service area list.

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FAQ

Properties built before the 1980s are at higher risk, particularly with original insulation, floor tile, ceiling texture, or roofing. Testing by an accredited technician is the only reliable way to confirm.

No. Disturbing asbestos-containing material without proper containment and respiratory protection can release fibers into the air, creating a health hazard that’s difficult and expensive to remediate afterward. Florida and federal regulations require accredited handling.

It can add time up front, but identifying and addressing asbestos before demolition or repair work prevents bigger delays and costs later if fibers are released mid-project. We coordinate abatement with the rest of the restoration scope to minimize downtime.

Yes. We bag, label, and dispose of asbestos-containing material according to state and federal hazardous waste regulations as part of the abatement scope.