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When Renovation May Disturb Asbestos: What Lake, Orange, Seminole, and Osceola Owners Should Know

If you own a home, rental, office, or light commercial building in Lake, Orange, Seminole, or Osceola County, renovation can uncover more than old wiring and outdated finishes. It can also disturb asbestos-containing materials that have sat quietly for decades until a wall comes open, a floor comes up, or a damaged ceiling gets pulled down. That matters here for two reasons. First, older building materials can still be present in Central Florida properties. Second, these

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