Complete Water Removal & Restoration (CWRR)

The safest way to protect properties against asbestos is through efficient abatement practices. Hiring a professional with specialized knowledge is imperative to ensure adherence to safety protocols and methods that guarantee peace of mind.

Complete Water Removal & Restoration (CWRR) is a full-service contracting company that effortlessly executes asbestos abatement projects. Its extensive experience in handling friable and non-friable asbestos enables it to adeptly handle properties ranging from single-family homes to expansive government facilities.

“We are equipped to meet all abatement needs regardless of the size or complexity of the project,” says John Henderson, CEO. “As professionals, our goal is to help clients make their homes safe again.”

A veteran and family-owned company, CWRR extends comprehensive disaster recovery services, including water mitigation, mold remediation, asbestos removal and restoration and rebuilding.

CWRR utilizes state-of-the-art equipment and diligently works through initial inspection and testing to determine the presence of asbestos and formulates effective remediation methods.

The abatement process begins with a thorough inspection of the property. After identifying the contaminated areas or hot zones, it collects bulk samples of the asbestos fibers and sends them to an accredited laboratory to accurately determine the concentration of asbestos. If the samples return positive, industrial hygienists are brought in to provide job-specific protocols. In parallel, its standard in-house protocols ensure complete compliance with state-wide regulations.

The hot zones consist of a three-stage decontamination chamber, kept under negative vacuum pressure using HEPA-compliant air scrubbers at 10,000 CFM. The collected asbestos is saturated with water in a small soap solution to prevent it from turning friable and avoid airborne contamination. The chamber is designed with a protective layer of 6-mil polyethylene on the floor or ceiling. Its interior walls are layered to create a shield effect, limiting any contaminants.

The chamber also has a designated dirty room where personnel disrobe from their PPE and thoroughly shower to cleanse any remaining contaminants. They then enter the clean room and change into fresh protective clothes before exiting the designated hot zone.

Within the chamber, the removed asbestos materials undergo a thorough double-bagging process, followed by rigorous cleaning. Finally, they are disposed of in accordance with regulations, ensuring environmental safety and compliance. In some cases, they are placed in an enclosed trailer labeled for hazardous disposal or are sealed and deposited into a roll-off, then transported to a facility by a hired disposal company.

This meticulous process prioritizes safety and underscores CWRR’s unmatched expertise.

In one instance, CWRR was tasked with renovating an 11-story senior living facility in Atlanta that included 240 units and common areas. The surrounding units were occupied while the abatement process was underway, posing a significant challenge. An engineering system was developed that allowed the professionals to carry out abatement while avoiding cross-contamination. The decontamination chamber was built on a platform, along with rollable water catchers, which trapped any harmful material entering the clean area. The contaminants were then dropped down to a conveyor belt through aluminum chutes for seamless disposal.

CWRR successfully completed the project in 10 months at a rate of 24 units per month. This instance underscores its expertise in tackling complex abatement tasks while prioritizing safety and minimizing potential disruptions.

Setting the benchmark for asbestos abatement practices, CWRR paves the way for safer and more sustainable abatement practices.