Asbestos Removal in Airway Heights WA
Airway Heights grew up around an air base and an airport. Its housing was built fast and in waves, and its waste goes to a landfill just down the road in Medical Lake.
- Base-area housing
- West Plains crew
- Landfill minutes away
- Notice rules handled
✓ Licensed and insured. Many years in business serving the greater Spokane area.
A city built in the shadow of the runway
Airway Heights was founded in 1942 and incorporated on June 28, 1955 (Airway Heights history).
The name comes from its position next to Fairchild Air Force Base and Spokane International Airport (Airway Heights history page). Fairchild itself began in 1942 as the Spokane Army Air Depot, and the base still has about 635 on-base homes, with a housing shortage in the area (Stars and Stripes).
A city that began in the 1940s means a lot of mid-century housing, and that housing is where asbestos questions come from.
Facts about the Airway Heights area
About 10,800 residents
The 2020 census counted 10,757 people (Airway Heights).
Land bought for safety
The city received $2.7 million to buy residential land in the Accident Potential Zone Two near the base (Cheney Free Press).
A water tower since 1973
The 135-foot water tower was built in 1973, and the state prison was chosen in 1991 (Airway Heights history page).
Housing near the base
Many homes here were built for base families, workers and later airport employees. Some older tracts sit close to the flight path, and the city has bought and cleared some of them for safety (Cheney Free Press). Any demolition in those blocks needs a survey and SRCAA notice first. A demolition notice carries a $308 fee and a 10-day wait (SRCAA).
The City of Spokane annexed the airport in 2012, so Spokane borders Airway Heights on the east and south (Airway Heights). Check which city your parcel is in before applying for permits.
Our asbestos services in Airway Heights
Every service below is available in Airway Heights.
Asbestos Abatement in Airway Heights
Mid-century tracts near the highway often hold several suspect materials in one house. asbestos abatement in Airway Heights.
Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos Removal in Airway Heights
Sprayed ceilings in 1950s and 1960s homes are a regular request here. popcorn ceiling asbestos removal in Airway Heights.
Asbestos Floor Tile Removal in Airway Heights
Kitchen updates in older tract homes often reveal tile and glue under newer flooring. asbestos floor tile and mastic removal in Airway Heights.
Vermiculite Insulation Removal in Airway Heights
Attic fill in older base-era homes should be tested before any new insulation. vermiculite attic insulation removal in Airway Heights.
Asbestos Pipe Insulation Removal in Airway Heights
Utility rooms in older homes may hold wrapped pipes from earlier heating systems. pipe and boiler insulation removal in Airway Heights.
Asbestos Siding and Roofing Removal in Airway Heights
Older siding on small houses and garages is worth testing before painting or removal. asbestos siding and roofing removal in Airway Heights.
Pre-Demolition Asbestos Abatement in Airway Heights
Cleared lots near the airport zone start with a survey and a demolition notice. pre-demolition and renovation abatement in Airway Heights.
Neighbors of Airway Heights
These are the places callers from the West Plains mention most.
- Medical Lake: the next town west, and the home of Graham Road Landfill.
- Cheney: the university city to the south.
- Spokane: the city to the east, including the airport grounds.
- Fairchild Air Force Base: the base to the northwest, with its own on-base housing rules.
- Spokane International Airport: the airport that sits beside the city.
- Four Lakes: a small community toward Cheney.
Airway Heights asbestos questions
Why is Airway Heights called that?
It sits next to Fairchild Air Force Base and Spokane International Airport (city history).
Are Airway Heights homes old?
The city was founded in 1942 and incorporated in 1955 (Airway Heights), so many homes are mid-century.
Where does the waste go?
Graham Road Landfill, which serves Airway Heights (Waste Management).
Do you work on base housing?
On-base homes follow military rules. Contact us with details.
How long does a demolition notice take?
Ten days for most demolitions, with a $308 fee (SRCAA).
Which city do I apply to?
Check whether your parcel is in Airway Heights or Spokane. The airport annexation moved the border in 2012.
Rules for an Airway Heights project
- Survey by an accredited AHERA building inspector before renovation or demolition (SRCAA).
- Demolition notice: $308 and a 10-day wait for most projects.
- Airway Heights is served by Graham Road Landfill (Waste Management).
- On-base housing falls under military rules, not city rules.
More services and nearby pages
Services people ask about here
Nearby pages
Back to the Asbestos Removal Spokane home page.
Project near the base?
Tell us the address and the work. We will explain the steps.