24/7 Emergency Line: (825) 365-6745
If you have discovered damaged or disturbed asbestos-containing materials, evacuate the area immediately, restrict access, and call us now. Our emergency response team is available around the clock.
Asbestos emergencies occur when materials that were previously stable become damaged or disturbed — through renovation accidents, water damage, storm events, or unauthorized disturbance. Swift Remediation & Contracting maintains a 24/7 emergency response capability to quickly assess, contain, and remove distressed asbestos-containing materials, protecting occupants and complying with Alberta OHS requirements.
Rapid Response
Emergency crews dispatched within hours — day, night, weekends, and holidays.
Immediate Containment
Critical first step — isolate the affected area to prevent fibre spread throughout the property.
Regulatory Compliance
All Alberta OHS notification requirements fulfilled — we handle compliance documentation.
Clearance & Re-Occupancy
Post-removal clearance testing to confirm the area is safe before occupants return.
What Constitutes an Asbestos Emergency?
An asbestos emergency exists when friable (crumbly) asbestos-containing materials are disturbed and asbestos fibres may be airborne. Common emergency scenarios include water or fire damage to asbestos-insulated pipes or ceilings, renovation work that accidentally disturbed unknown asbestos-containing materials, storm damage to older roofing or siding, and HVAC system failures affecting asbestos-insulated ductwork.
Emergency Response Process
Upon receiving your call, our emergency coordinator will guide you through immediate protective actions — isolating the area, turning off HVAC systems, and restricting access. Our certified response crew arrives on-site, conducts a rapid visual assessment, establishes emergency containment, and begins removal under Alberta Type 2 or Type 3 abatement protocols depending on the scope of disturbance.
OHS Notification & Documentation
Alberta OHS regulations require notification to the regulator when Type 2 or Type 3 asbestos abatement is performed. Our team handles all required notifications, maintains comprehensive project records, and provides you with complete documentation of the abatement work performed — critical for insurance claims and regulatory compliance.
Post-Emergency Clearance
After emergency abatement is complete, we arrange independent clearance air testing to confirm the area is safe for re-occupancy. We do not clear areas for re-entry until laboratory results confirm that airborne fibre concentrations are within acceptable limits. Our clearance documentation provides peace of mind for property owners and occupants.