Asbestos Removal Without Delays or Complications
If you suspect asbestos in your building, call the experts at Wickens Dry Ice Blasting to have it removed safely and effectively with minimal downtime.
Asbestos was widely used across Canada until the 1980s, valued for its fire resistance and durability in materials like insulation, pipe wrap, ceiling tiles, and more. Although the health risks of asbestos became well known by the 1970s, it wasn’t until the early 1990s that its use sharply declined, and not until 2018 that a full ban was enacted.
Certified Asbestos Abatement with No Oversight Gaps
Contractors can’t afford to babysit an abatement crew. Delays, compliance gaps, or poor containment put your entire project, and your name, at risk. At Wickens, we operate as a dependable extension of your team, with crews trained to work independently, follow strict regulatory procedures, and maintain containment integrity on active sites.
Our workers are certified under 2253W, with supervisors qualified under 253S. All work is completed in accordance with Ontario Regulation 278/05 and backed by ISNetworld and Avetta compliance. You get experienced abatement professionals who do not require hand-holding, and who understand what’s at stake if even a small detail is missed.
Asbestos Testing Required Before Any Work
Before initiating any renovation, demolition, or mechanical work in commercial or industrial buildings, it is essential to determine whether asbestos is present. Many building components can appear stable but release hazardous fibres once disturbed through drilling, cutting, or removal.
Employers are legally obligated under Ontario Regulation 278/05 to assess and manage asbestos risks before construction. Proceeding without proper identification and abatement protocols can lead to immediate work stoppages, exposure incidents, and violations of workplace safety laws. These disruptions not only jeopardize project timelines but can also result in fines, reputational harm, and long-term liability for building owners and contractors.
The Asbestos Abatement Process
Wickens follows a thorough process to safely and effectively remove asbestos:
1. Before even removing the asbestos, the affected areas must be safely contained. Special poly tarps are set up to create a full enclosure, along with HEPA filters to create negative air and contain the asbestos fibers so they cannot escape.
2. Once the enclosures are set up, Wickens methodically tackles the asbestos removal one step at a time. Firstly, using special techniques, and then debris and waste materials are bagged for safe disposal. Finally, the area is fully cleaned with industrial HEPA vacuums.
3. An independent consultant tests the area to ensure the property is free from asbestos.
Efficient Processes Mean Minimal Downtime
Asbestos removal projects can be completed in a matter of weeks thanks to Wickens’ efficient processes, enabling building owners to move forward with other renovation work—saving money in the long run.
Locations Served
Our mobile fleet offers asbestos abatement to locations all across Ontario, including Toronto, Ottawa, Kingston, London, Burlington, Kitchener-Waterloo, Hamilton, Niagara, St. Catharines, Windsor, Barrie, Sudbury, Sarnia, and more.
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From Our Clients
Your process using dry ice to blast clean our extruder worked extremely well. We saved on downtime allowing us to get up and running in a fraction of the time it normally takes after cleaning. Thanks to your crew; they did a great job!
My wife and I want to send our sincere thanks for the great service. We really enjoyed meeting you and we appreciate the fact that you made it happen as quickly as you did, especially with our renovation in progress. Your team was amazing and they did a superb job. David and his crew were fantastic. They were polite, courteous, and they left the house spotless. Class “A” all the way. I would recommend Wickens to anyone that we know. Thanks again for everything.
David and Philip did an amazing job with the last cleaning work. They accomplished a lot and it was very noticeable.
I just wanted you to know how impressed I was with the service and quality of work provided by Kevin. Kevin went above and beyond. He and his partner removed the asbestos, taking pictures of the completed work that I was able to share with our customer. I was so impressed by his courteous manner, his professionalism, and his quality of work.