Asbestos Removal in South Hill Spokane WA
The South Hill is full of homes built in the streetcar era, when families moved up the hill for views and space. Those houses are loved, and many hide materials from several remodels.
- Streetcar-era homes
- Historic-district aware
- Basement and attic care
- Survey-first scopes
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Houses that rode the streetcar up the hill
Nearly two-thirds of the homes on the lower South Hill were built in the streetcar era (Spokesman-Review).
The same report counts 264 homes built from 1900 to 1910 that still stand, and only 22 that date before 1899. A proposed Cannon Streetcar Suburb historic district would add to older districts like Booge's Addition, Shadle-Comstock and Ninth Avenue (Spokane historic districts).
Houses that old have had a century of remodels. Each layer can hide earlier materials, and each remodel is a chance to disturb them.
South Hill facts
Streetcar-era majority
Nearly two-thirds of lower South Hill homes date to the streetcar era (Spokesman-Review).
264 homes from 1900 to 1910
These houses still stand on the lower South Hill (Spokesman-Review).
Several historic districts
Booge's Addition, Shadle-Comstock and Ninth Avenue are on the city's district list (Spokane historic districts).
What a century of remodels leaves behind
A typical South Hill house may have plaster, then texture, then paint, with flooring laid on flooring and heating lines replaced in pieces. A survey sorts out which layers matter. Historic-district rules can add review steps for exterior work, so confirm with the city before re-siding or re-roofing.
Basements and attics are the usual trouble spots. See our pages on pipe insulation and attic insulation.
Our asbestos services in South Hill
Every service below is available on the South Hill.
Asbestos Abatement in South Hill
Whole-house remodels on the South Hill benefit from a single plan that covers every layer. asbestos abatement in South Hill.
Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos Removal in South Hill
Plaster ceilings with later texture coats are a common puzzle in these homes. popcorn ceiling asbestos removal in South Hill.
Asbestos Floor Tile Removal in South Hill
Kitchens often hide several floors, and the bottom layer matters. asbestos floor tile and mastic removal in South Hill.
Vermiculite Insulation Removal in South Hill
Older attics here often hold insulation added decades after construction. vermiculite attic insulation removal in South Hill.
Asbestos Pipe Insulation Removal in South Hill
Basements with older boilers and radiators are common on the hill. pipe and boiler insulation removal in South Hill.
Asbestos Siding and Roofing Removal in South Hill
Check for district rules before any exterior work. asbestos siding and roofing removal in South Hill.
Pre-Demolition Asbestos Abatement in South Hill
Remodels that open walls on the hill need the survey completed first. pre-demolition and renovation abatement in South Hill.
South Hill neighborhoods and nearby areas
The South Hill is a collection of smaller neighborhoods. These are the ones callers name.
- Manito: a park-centered neighborhood on the hill.
- Cliff-Cannon: an older neighborhood near the bluff edge.
- Lincoln Heights: a mid-hill neighborhood with shopping.
- Comstock: a neighborhood on the west side of the South Hill.
- Browne's Addition: the oldest neighborhood, across downtown to the west.
- Peaceful Valley and Downtown: the river and city center below the hill.
South Hill asbestos questions
Are South Hill homes likely to have asbestos?
Nearly two-thirds of lower South Hill homes were built in the streetcar era (Spokesman-Review), so original materials are likely.
Do historic districts change the process?
They can add review for exterior changes. Check with the city.
Which neighborhoods count as South Hill?
Manito, Cliff-Cannon, Lincoln Heights and Comstock are among the names callers use.
Where do I start?
Order a survey, then send it to us.
Is a basement boiler a problem?
Wrap on old heating lines may contain asbestos. See pipe insulation.
Where does waste go?
Graham Road Landfill (Waste Management).
Rules for a South Hill project
- Survey first by an accredited AHERA building inspector (SRCAA).
- Historic-district review may apply to exterior changes.
- City of Spokane permits apply for demolition and building work.
- Waste goes to Graham Road Landfill.
More services and nearby pages
Services people ask about here
Nearby pages
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Remodeling on the hill?
Tell us the year and the rooms. We will explain the survey.