Meth Remediation

Methamphetamine Contamination Contractors in Fort Collins

Research shows that meth residue can cause health problems even after the meth lab has been removed from your property. This is because traces of the drug are still present, even if you can’t see or smell them. As with any other type of contamination, these traces can be harmful to you and your family if you touch them, breathe them in, or ingest them in your food and water sources. After reporting the meth lab to the proper authorities, you will need an experienced, certified remediation company like Carlyle Environmental Investment Group to explain the process and professionally remove the meth residue to ensure the safety of your family and yourself.

Any property known to have been used as a meth lab must be professionally cleaned and devoid of all chemical residue before transferring ownership of real estate.

What is Methamphetamine?

Methamphetamine is a stimulant that is made in illegal meth labs. It can be smoked, snorted, or injected and abusers report feelings of euphoria, increased alertness, and decreased appetite. Meth lab residue can contaminate the property where it was made and lead to serious health risks for anyone who comes into contact with it. It can also lead to increased risk of fire and explosions in the home.

What if someone smokes meth in my apartment building?

It is possible for methamphetamine smoke or chemicals to travel within an apartment building. Even if you don't live on the same floor as someone who has been smoking meth, there's still a chance that fumes may enter your apartment from vents, a neighboring apartment, or even through cracks in the wall.

If you know that there is a meth lab in your apartment building or suspect someone is using it, notify your landlord immediately so they can report it to the police or call us to deal with it.

How do I know if my property has been used as a meth lab?

There are a number of signs that might point to a meth lab on your property. If you see anything from items with large stains or small spots, scratch marks on walls or floors, or damaged electrical wiring due to power surges, a meth lab may have existed on your property. Other indicators are any type of chemical smell coming from an area including odd odors such as rotten eggs, vinegar, ammonia, cat urine, paint thinner, formaldehyde, or acetone. Look for windowsills coated in white residue, or discarded plastic bottles and cups with soapy water inside.

A licensed professional specializing in cleaning up residue from methamphetamine and other chemicals should be used in order to avoid health problems if not handled correctly.

What are the dangers of living in a home with meth contamination?

Living in a home with meth contamination can be dangerous. The chemicals used in the production of methamphetamine are toxic and volatile and easily escape into the air. Plus, there is a risk of being exposed to hazardous materials such as mercury, lead, potassium nitrate, sulfuric acid, acetone, iodine crystals, lithium metal and sodium metal. These chemicals have been linked to serious health problems including central nervous system damage, liver disease, kidney disease, cancer and birth defects. If you suspect that your property has been contaminated by methamphetamine use or manufacture, it is important to contact a trained professional for advice on how to remove residue from your property.

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Contamination Facts

State health departments require remediation of meth labs before properties are sold. NIOSH methods for meth analysis require wipe sampling, extraction, cleanup, solvent exchange, derivatization, and/or mass spectral analysis using selected ion monitoring.

The Methamphetamine Remediation Process

Cleanup and remediation generally occur in two distinct phases. The first phase is the cleanup of gross contaminants. During this phase, law enforcement will secure the premises and confiscate all contaminated apparatus, lab equipment, and chemicals used in the manufacture of the illegal drug. The second phase is the remediation of harder-to-identify residual contamination. This is when the property owner is usually notified, and it is in their hands to hire a cleanup contractor.

Typically, an Environmental Consultant is called in to perform a detailed inspection and any necessary testing of potentially contaminated areas. The Consultant then turns the project over to the Certified Remediation Contractor (that would be us). We formulate a plan of action to remedy the property of meth contamination according to local, State, and Federal Standards and regulations, and then we begin the process of rehabilitating the building. Our methamphetamine contamination cleanup services include cleaning non-porous surfaces with detergent and removing porous materials that cannot be cleaned. Sometimes, demolition is needed to remove larger structural items that are not salvageable. Landscape restoration is another service that C.I.G. offers if soil contamination is found. From start to finish, we are the experts trusted to restore the environment and any real estate to a safe and habitable home.

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WHO IS INVOLVED IN CONTAMINATED SITE DEVELOPMENT?

Phase 1 The Consultant

The Code of Colorado Regulations 6 CCR states a Certified Environmental Consultant must oversee the remediation of any seized property once used as a meth lab. The Consultant will perform the initial inspection and determine what areas must be tested. The walls, attic, floor, and any crawl space underneath the flooring are inspected and tested, as well as all counters, rugs, appliances, electronics, and other personal items. An inspection will also dictate if soil remediation is necessary.

Phase 2 The Contractor

Only a Certified Contractor in good standing may conduct decontamination or removal of contaminated materials. This includes proper ventilation, sealing off HVAC units and pipes, cleaning of all non-porous surfaces with detergent, and the removal of items that cannot be cleaned. This may or may not include demolition or interior deconstruction. Finally, after the interior has been restored and the exterior has been landscaped, the contractor is responsible for the proper disposal of all hazardous waste materials

Phase 3 The Property Agent

After the seized property has undergone the last inspection by the Certified Consultant, wherein every surface and item in the home or commercial building is determined safe by local, State, and Federal requirements, the Consultant will submit their report to the governing State and Federal Agencies. In this report, the property must be approved for occupancy and/or sale once again. Colorado and Wyoming require full disclosure by the owner before the sale of any property known to have been used as a clandestine laboratory.

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