Case Studies of Jobs Performed in the Birmingham Area

Birmingham, AL – Though every death scene is a tragedy, each situation has its own unique complications. The condition of the home or location where the death occurred, and the type of structural materials affected, can all impact the remediation process. In one case, Technicians working at a Birmingham, Alabama hotel encountered problematic popcorn ceilings, a textured ceiling type frequently used in hotel and commercial structures for its clean appearance and noise reducing properties. Not only are the nooks and crannies of popcorn ceilings difficult to clean, but they may also contain dangerous asbestos.

ServiceMaster BioClean will not touch a popcorn ceiling until asbestos testing is completed, even if bio matter is present. While testing is conducted by a licensed provider, ServiceMaster BioClean technicians establish a containment barrier 12 inches down from the ceiling to prevent an accidental disturbance of possible asbestos materials. If test results are negative, ServiceMaster BioClean will proceed with normal remediation procedures. If the test is positive, an asbestos abatement service must be retained to handle the cleanup.

Fortunately in this situation, the results were negative and ServiceMaster BioClean technicians were able to continue the remediation, which included scraping the ceiling to eliminate biological contaminants. In the end, the hotel management expressed their gratitude for the supervisor’s detailed and knowledgeable updates, which kept them informed throughout the entire process.