Ah, Thanksgiving in Seattle. That magical time of year when the rain is extra passive-aggressive, the relatives are flying in with suitcases full of opinions, and every home suddenly turns into a frantic episode of Fix It or Freak Out.
Everyone’s prepping: deep-cleaning the guest bedroom, clearing space in the fridge for questionable casseroles, maybe even patching up that one hole in the wall you’ve been ignoring since last Thanksgiving. But hey—before you start hosting 14 people and a turkey the size of a small labrador, let me ask you something.
Have you checked your home for asbestos?
No, really. I’m serious. Because if that house was built before 1980, there’s a decent chance it’s got more asbestos in it than cranberry sauce has regret.
And trust me: nothing kills the Thanksgiving mood faster than finding out the ceiling in your dining room is filled with microscopic fiber-based death traps.
Let’s talk asbestos. You know, the stuff builders used in the 20th century like it was salt—just sprinkling it into everything. Insulation? Yep. Floor tiles? Absolutely. Popcorn ceilings? Oh, those babies were asbestos’s favorite party spot.
Why did they use it? Because it was durable. Fire-resistant. Cheap.
Why do we not use it anymore?
Because it’s also a one-way ticket to lung disease.
Asbestos exposure can lead to:
Mesothelioma
Lung cancer
Asbestosis
And extreme dinner table discomfort when you have to explain to your in-laws that the guest room has “a mild fiber issue.”
That’s where R & M Asbestos & Demolition comes in. We provide certified asbestos removal services in Seattle that are so clean and professional, even your judgy aunt would approve.
Imagine this: It’s Thanksgiving morning. You’re elbow-deep in stuffing. Uncle Bill is watching the parade. The kids are hiding mashed potatoes under the couch. Everything is fine.
Until your cousin, who “flips houses now,” looks up and says,
“Hey, is that ceiling... original?”
Now you’re spiraling. Because it is original. And so is the insulation. And now, every creak in the wall sounds like asbestos whispering, “Surprise, I’m here too!”
Don’t let your house become a family drama subplot. Get it inspected. Get it tested. Get it removed.
Before the guests arrive. Before the demolition crew becomes the only people you’re feeding this holiday.
At R & M Asbestos & Demolition, we’ve seen it all.
The “I thought it was just dust” situation.
The “My uncle tried to scrape the popcorn ceiling with a putty knife” nightmare.
The “We demoed a wall and suddenly everyone’s coughing” horror story.
We specialize in:
Asbestos inspection
Asbestos testing
Asbestos abatement
Asbestos remediation
Certified asbestos removal
Safe asbestos disposal
Emergency asbestos removal (yes, sometimes you need a same-day save before Grandma arrives)
We also handle residential and commercial asbestos removal, because let’s be honest—danger doesn’t care if your property’s zoned R1 or B2.
Oh, I get it. Timing’s not ideal. You’re focused on finding canned pumpkin and making sure nobody carves a finger off. But that’s exactly why this is the perfect time.
Because once the holidays hit full swing, you’re not going to have time to think about ceiling samples or crawlspace inspections. And let’s be real—nothing says “holiday spirit” like not giving your guests mesothelioma with their turkey.
Fall is prime asbestos season. The weather’s cool. The projects are slowing down. And the contractors haven’t gone full hibernation mode yet.
So yes—you really need this now.
Here’s how we make it all better, step-by-step:
We come in, inspect the space, and collect samples. Lab-tested. No guesses. No “yeah, that looks like asbestos” nonsense.
We create a custom plan for safe removal that follows all city, state, and federal regulations—because the only laws you should be breaking this Thanksgiving are calorie-related.
We seal off the affected area with professional-grade barriers and negative air pressure. Basically, we quarantine the danger like it’s a holiday flu.
We remove all asbestos-containing material using certified techniques and then dispose of it at approved facilities. No, you cannot just throw it in the green bin.
We re-test the space to confirm everything’s clean, safe, and ready for your cousin to spill gravy on the carpet again.
Oh—and if your project goes beyond just asbestos, don’t worry. We also offer:
Residential demolition
Interior demolition
Selective demolition
Debris removal
Hazardous material removal
Demolition and site clearance
So whether you’re updating the guest bathroom, gutting a fixer-upper, or just removing that one weird structure in your backyard that everyone insists is haunted—we’ve got you covered.
Look, Thanksgiving is stressful enough without asbestos in the mix. You’ve got family dynamics, burnt pies, political arguments, and the looming dread of Black Friday shopping. Let’s at least take “invisible airborne health threat” off the table, shall we?
Seattle homeowners: This is your moment.
Call R & M Asbestos & Demolition now.
Don’t wait until your cousin’s “renovation instincts” turn your living room into a hazmat scene.
📞 (206) 788-6312
📍 Proudly serving Seattle and surrounding areas
🕘 Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
💨 Free quotes. Fast turnaround. Clean air guaranteed.
This year, be thankful for more than just food and family.
Be thankful for a home that doesn’t secretly want to murder you.
Be thankful you live in Seattle and have access to the best asbestos removal crew around.
Be thankful you didn’t wait until Christmas.
R & M Asbestos & Demolition—helping Seattle breathe easy, one house at a time.
Now go enjoy your pie.
(But seriously, check your ceiling first.)