Asbestos
Removal.

What We Remove

Asbestos was used in thousands of building materials from the 1930s through the late 1980s. If your property was built before 1990, there's a real chance it contains asbestos somewhere — and disturbing it during renovation, demolition, or a water event can release fibers into the air.

We remove every common form of asbestos-containing material safely, legally, and with full documentation.

• → Popcorn & textured ceilings
• → Vinyl floor tiles & mastic
• → Pipe insulation & boiler wrap
• → Vermiculite attic insulation
• → Asbestos siding & roofing
• → Transite panels & ductwork
• → Joint compound & drywall
• → Fire doors & firestop material
• → HVAC insulation
• → Electrical panel backing

How Removal Works

Every asbestos removal project we run follows the same strict protocol — whether it's a single popcorn ceiling in a Brooklyn apartment or a full pipe insulation abatement in a Manhattan office tower.

1. 01

   Assessment & Written Quote

   We inspect the site in person, identify materials, and give you a detailed written estimate with no surprises.

2. 02

   Notifications & Permits

   We file all required state and local asbestos notifications before any work begins — a legal requirement that unlicensed contractors often skip.

3. 03

   Containment Setup

   We build a sealed enclosure with polyethylene sheeting, HEPA-filtered negative air machines, and dedicated decontamination chambers.

4. 04

   Wet Removal

   Materials are wetted to suppress fiber release, then carefully removed, bagged, and double-sealed in leak-tight containers.

5. 05

   HEPA Cleaning

   After removal, the entire work area is HEPA-vacuumed and wet-wiped multiple times until visibly clean.

6. 06

   Third-Party Air Clearance

   An independent air monitor tests the air to confirm fiber levels meet federal and state clearance standards.

7. 07

   Disposal & Documentation

   Waste is transported via Codi Transport to an EPA-approved facility. You get a full documentation packet.

Why Exal

There are plenty of asbestos removal companies in New York. What makes us different is simple: this is a family business, and we've been doing it for more than three decades.

Julio Lopez, our founder, has worked in asbestos since 1989 — including on the Ground Zero cleanup after September 11th. His son Ethan works alongside him on every job. We don't subcontract. We don't cut corners. We don't leave a site until it's cleared by an independent air monitor.