Hiring a State Certified Asbestos Abatement Contractor: What must I do to have my insulation removed?

If your insulation does contain asbestos, don’t attempt to remove it yourself. Have a state-certified asbestos abatement contractor who is trained in removing asbestos safely do the job.

Exposure to asbestos is known to cause serious diseases such as mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer and asbestosis.

You can find a list of certified asbestos abatement contractors on the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries' Web site.