Asbestos is the common name for any variety of silicate materials that are fibrous in structure and are more resistant to acid and fire than other materials. It has two forms, serpentine and amphibole, and is made of impure magnesium silicate. Asbestos is used for thermal insulation, fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings and has been used in numerous industries.

Champion’s core business since the company began in 1992 has been asbestos abatement. We provide fully trained, state certified abatement supervisors and workers for all projects. Champion has experienced and mastered most conceivable abatement scenarios there are. Our experience and capabilities are unmatched.

Lead Paint Abatement

In 1976, Congress amended the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act, 42 USC §4841 et seq., to define hazardous lead paint as any paint containing more than .06% lead. In 1977, the Consumer Products Safety Commission enacted regulations banning the sale in interstate commerce of paint for residential use with more that .06% lead. 16 CFR §1303 (1992). Recently enacted HUD regulations incorporate the .06% standard. 24 CFR §§35.1 35.70 (1992). As a result of the almost complete ban of lead in gasoline, indoor house paint, and cans that hold food, a tremendous amount of progress has been made in reducing the amount of lead in the environment and preventing symptomatic lead poisoning in children and adults. Still, it is estimated that 15% of preschoolers, approximately 3 million children, have elevated lead levels sufficient to impair their neurological development.

All lead-paint workers and supervisors maintain specialized training annually in accordance with the EPA model to ensure their safety and health and that of our clients. Lead abatement work is completed utilizing state of the art removal equipment and techniques according to HUD and Title X guidelines. Champion has experienced all types of buildings and applications of paint from bridges to residential trim work. We welcome the challenges new projects bring.

Mold Remediation

Mold is a term used to describe a type of fungus that is an often fuzzy-looking growth that appears on the surface of organic materials in damp conditions, both outdoors and indoors. Molds may be gray, black, green, yellow, orange or various other colors, and may have a velvety or wooly texture.

Like other fungi, molds produce tiny spores in order to reproduce. Mold spores continually waft through the air, both indoors and out-of-doors. When mold spores land on a damp spot, they may begin growing and digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive. Indoors, molds can grow on wood, paper, fabrics, carpet, foods and other organic materials.

Molds are a natural part of the environment, but human health problems may result when people are exposed to large amounts of mold, particularly indoors. Inhaling excessive quantities of airborne mold particles or spores may lead to allergic illness, trigger asthma, cause respiratory infections, or bring about toxic effects from certain chemicals in the mold cells.

Consistent with our other environmental services, Champion employs the use of task specific equipment and treatments for all mold abatement projects. Trained in state of the art abatement techniques, our crews are safe, efficient, and thorough.