Asbestos Removal and Abatement for Older Homes in Spokane WA
Spokane is home base and the place with the most older housing in the county. Whether your house sits on the South Hill, in Hillyard or out on Five Mile Prairie, we start with the survey and the clean air agency's rules.
- Home base crew
- Older-housing specialists
- SRCAA rules built in
- Landfill close by
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Asbestos work in the city that wrote the rules
The agency that sets asbestos rules for the county, Spokane Regional Clean Air, is based here, and so is much of the old housing the rules are written for.
The City of Spokane's own housing study found that 69 percent of its housing is detached single-family homes, averaging 70 years old (City council study session). An earlier task force presentation said nearly 60 percent of the city's housing was over forty years old, compared with about 40 percent nationally (housing quality task force).
That is why this page is built around older homes. Every project here starts with a survey by an accredited inspector, as SRCAA requires (SRCAA).
What Spokane housing numbers mean for asbestos
69 percent detached homes
The city says detached single-family homes make up 69 percent of housing, averaging 70 years old (City of Spokane).
A quarter built by 1939
About 25 percent of Spokane homes were built in 1939 or earlier and 30 percent between 1940 and 1969 (NeighborhoodScout*).
A housing plan on file
The city adopted its Housing Action Plan on July 26, 2021 (City of Spokane), and more renovation of older stock is part of the picture.
Neighborhoods with the oldest housing
The neighborhoods below each have a page of their own because their housing history changes what a survey is likely to find.
Browne's Addition
The oldest and densest neighborhood, with mansions turned into apartments.
Asbestos help in Browne's Addition →Neighborhoods and cities around the city center
Spokane's neighbors each have different housing, rules and distances. Here is how they fit around the city.
- Spokane Valley: the large city to the east, built mostly in the second half of the 1900s.
- Airway Heights: the West Plains city beside the airport and Fairchild.
- Medical Lake: a small lakeside city that hosts the county landfill that takes asbestos.
- Cheney: the university city southwest of town.
- Deer Park: the north county mill town.
- Liberty Lake: the lake community near the Idaho line.
- Millwood: the small town the city of Spokane Valley wraps around.
- Mead and Nine Mile Falls: the northern and northwestern edges of the county, covered by our crews on request.
Spokane asbestos questions
Is asbestos common in Spokane homes?
Spokane has many older homes. About 25 percent were built in 1939 or earlier and 30 percent between 1940 and 1969 (NeighborhoodScout*), so many have original materials.
Who sets the asbestos rules in Spokane?
Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency sets survey, notice and disposal rules. The state labor department sets who may do abatement work (SRCAA).
Do I need a city permit too?
SRCAA says cities and counties need separate permits for some work (SRCAA). Check with the city before demolition.
How long does a project take?
Plan around the waiting period, which is 10 days for most projects. See the process page.
Where does the waste go?
Graham Road Landfill in Medical Lake. See disposal.
Can you work in all Spokane neighborhoods?
Yes. Neighborhood pages for the South Hill, Browne's Addition and Hillyard explain local housing history.
Rules that apply to a City of Spokane project
- Survey first: SRCAA requires one by an accredited AHERA building inspector before renovation or demolition (SRCAA).
- Notice and fee: most non-homeowner projects need notice and a fee between $91 and $1,525, with demolition at $308.
- City permit: the city and the county require their own permits for demolition and some building work.
- Disposal: Graham Road Landfill in Medical Lake, within 10 days of removal.
See the notification guide for the table.
Our asbestos services in Spokane
Every service below is available in Spokane. Pick the one that matches your project.
Asbestos Abatement in Spokane
A full abatement plan makes sense when a house has more than one suspect material, which is common in a city of 70-year-old homes. asbestos abatement in Spokane.
Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos Removal in Spokane
Sprayed ceilings turn up in Spokane houses of nearly every era, and water damage makes them an urgent case. popcorn ceiling asbestos removal in Spokane.
Asbestos Floor Tile Removal in Spokane
Kitchen and basement flooring updates are the most common reason Spokane owners learn what is under the top layer. asbestos floor tile and mastic removal in Spokane.
Vermiculite Insulation Removal in Spokane
Attic fill in older city homes should be assumed suspect until tested, and left alone until then. vermiculite attic insulation removal in Spokane.
Asbestos Pipe Insulation Removal in Spokane
Basements with old heating lines show up on every side of town, from South Perry to Garland. pipe and boiler insulation removal in Spokane.
Asbestos Siding and Roofing Removal in Spokane
Cement shingles on older homes need a careful plan before any re-siding or re-roofing. asbestos siding and roofing removal in Spokane.
Pre-Demolition Asbestos Abatement in Spokane
Teardowns and gut remodels inside the city need the survey and notice finished before the first swing of a hammer. pre-demolition and renovation abatement in Spokane.
More services and nearby pages
Services people ask about here
This is our home base. Go to the full locations list for the rest of the service area.
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Planning a project in Spokane?
Send your address and the work you have in mind. We will explain the survey and notice steps.
* Housing figures are third-party estimates from the linked source and may not describe your home. Testing is the only way to know.