Asbestos Removal Spokane WA
Old homes in Spokane County often hide asbestos in ceilings, floor tile, pipe wrap and attic insulation. We test-check, contain and remove it the way Washington and the Spokane clean air agency require, so your project stays legal and your family stays safe.
- Licensed abatement crews
- Notification and disposal paperwork handled
- Clear written scope
- Whole Spokane County area
✓ Licensed and insured. Many years in business serving the greater Spokane area.
Asbestos removal in Spokane, done by the book
Asbestos is not a do-it-yourself guess. In Spokane County, two sets of rules apply at the same time: the state labor department and the local clean air agency.
Washington allows only certified asbestos abatement contractors to bid on and perform this work. Each one must employ at least one certified supervisor, and a supervisor has to be on the job (WAC 296-65-030). The local agency, Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (SRCAA), adds its own survey, notice and disposal steps (SRCAA).
We plan every job around both. You get a plain scope, a clear list of what gets removed, and a paper trail that shows the material went where it was supposed to go.
Asbestos removal services we offer
Start with the thing you found. Each link opens a page on that material.
Asbestos abatement
Complete projects for homes and small buildings, from the survey to the final clean.
Popcorn ceilings
Bumpy ceiling texture that needs a lab result before anyone scrapes.
Floor tile and mastic
Old flooring layers lifted whole, with the glue underneath dealt with wet.
Vermiculite attic fill
Pebbly attic insulation, left alone until tested and removed under filtered air.
Pipe and boiler wrap
Crumbly wrap on old heating lines, cut out in sealed sections.
Siding and roofing
Cement shingles and panels taken off in whole pieces, never power-cut.
Before demolition
The survey, notice and clean-out that must come before a tear-down or remodel.
How a Spokane asbestos job runs
Every project follows the same order. The steps keep you legal, and they keep fibers out of the rest of the house.
- Survey. SRCAA requires a survey by an accredited AHERA building inspector before any renovation or demolition, and a copy stays on site (fact sheet).
- Scope and notice. We write the scope from the survey. For most projects the clean air agency needs a notice and a fee before removal starts.
- Contain. The work area is sealed, kept under negative air and cleared of people and pets.
- Remove and bag. Crews wet the material, remove it in suits and respirators, and seal it in labeled bags.
- Clean and clear. Surfaces get wet-wiped and HEPA vacuumed before containment comes down.
- Dispose. Waste goes to the landfill with a shipment record, within 10 days of removal (SRCAA).
What your house may contain, by age
The older the house, the more likely it holds asbestos somewhere. These are common places to look in Spokane homes. A lab test is the only way to know.
| Where | What it looks like | Our page |
|---|---|---|
| Ceilings | Bumpy spray texture, often painted many times | Popcorn ceiling removal |
| Floors | Old vinyl tiles, sheet-flooring backing, floor glue | Floor tile removal |
| Attic | Shiny, pebbly flakes between attic joists | Vermiculite removal |
| Basement and boiler room | White or gray wrap on pipes and boilers | Pipe insulation removal |
| Outside | Flat cement shingles and corrugated panels | Siding and roofing removal |
Not sure where your house falls? The home-age guide walks through each decade, and the survey page explains testing.
Spokane notification fees at a glance
When a project is not an owner-occupied single-family home, SRCAA charges a fee based on how much material is removed. These tiers come from the current agency fee schedule.
| Amount removed | Wait | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Under 10 linear ft or 48 sq ft per structure per year | None | No notice needed |
| Over those amounts, cumulative | Prior notice | $91 |
| 10 to 259 linear ft or 48 to 159 sq ft | 3 days | $308 |
| 260 to 999 linear ft or 160 to 4,999 sq ft | 10 days | $609 |
| 1,000+ linear ft or 5,000+ sq ft | 10 days | $1,525 |
| Any demolition | 10 days | $308 |
Source: SRCAA fee schedule, effective July 1, 2026. Fees can change, so we confirm them before filing. Read the notification guide for the details.
Where we work around Spokane
Our crews cover the whole county. These ten places each have a page on local housing history.
- Spokane
- Spokane Valley
- Cheney
- Airway Heights
- Medical Lake
- Deer Park
- Liberty Lake
- South Hill
- Browne's Addition
- Hillyard
Between those places sit Millwood, Greenacres, Mead and Nine Mile Falls, all of which we also visit. Looking for one near you? See the locations page.
Asbestos removal questions Spokane homeowners ask
Do I need a license to remove asbestos in Washington?
Only certified asbestos abatement contractors may bid on or perform abatement work, and each must employ a certified supervisor (WAC 296-65-030). An owner-occupied single-family homeowner doing their own work has a separate allowance. See the homeowner rules page.
How do I know if I have asbestos?
You cannot tell by looking. A sample must go to an accredited lab. SRCAA requires a survey by an accredited AHERA building inspector before renovation or demolition (SRCAA). See our survey page.
Does the house have to be old for the rules to apply?
No. SRCAA's rules apply to renovation and demolition of any structure regardless of its age (SRCAA).
How long does an asbestos removal job take?
Small jobs can be finished in a day or two. Larger jobs depend on how much material there is. Most projects also have a waiting period after the notice. See the process page.
Where does the asbestos waste go?
In Spokane County, to Graham Road Landfill in Medical Lake, the only county landfill that can accept it (Spokane County staff). Read more on the disposal page.
What does asbestos removal cost?
It depends on the material, the amount and how hard it is to reach. The cost guide explains what drives the price.
Ready to deal with the asbestos?
Tell us what you found and where. We will explain the next step, or schedule a visit. You can also look through the full service list or return to the top of the home page.
* Housing figures are third-party estimates from the linked source and may not describe your home. Testing is the only way to know.