Asbestos Information and Research Guide from the Mass DEP: Questions and Answers about Consultants and Contractors

Read the asbestos information and research guide from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (Mass DEP). The guide includes common inquiries about consultants and contractors.

4. How do I choose an asbestos consultant and contractor?
Hire a DOS certified asbestos consultant to determine if asbestos is present and whether removal/repair is necessary. If the building is a state-owned facility, contact DCAM and DOS. DOS provides a list of licensed asbestos abatement contractors and consultants.

You may wish to ask about a contractor’s history of violations. Only DOS licensed and DOS certified asbestos abatement contractors and consultants may be hired to perform asbestos-related work in Massachusetts.

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