Are there any asbestos-containing materials that a homeowner can remove themselves?
Yes, but only the specific asbestos containing materials listed below and only in the circumstance described. Please advise your clients to contact the Department for further information on how to properly conduct these activities. Improper removal may result in an asbestos fiber release, endangering both public health and the environment, and your client may incur expensive clean-up costs if the work is done improperly. Asbestos containing siding: Owners of owner-occupied single family residences may remove exterior asbestos-containing siding themselves. Please note that this applies only to owner-occupied single-family residences, not multi-family dwelling units or to single-family rental residences or single-family residences owned by a business. If a single-family homeowner wishes to hire someone else to remove the asbestos-containing siding, then the owner must hire a licensed asbestos abatement contractor. Asbestos-containing roofing materials, mastics, glues, cements, sealants,
