Asbestos Removal Spokane WA: Siding and Roofing
Cement shingles and panels are tough, but cutting, breaking or pressure-washing them can release fibers. We take them off whole and haul them the right way.
- Whole-piece removal
- No power cutting or grinding
- Ground sheeted and cleaned
- Ready for new siding
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Siding, shingles and roofing felt on older Spokane houses
Asbestos-cement was used for decades in products meant to last. Some of those products are still on houses today.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission lists some roofing and siding shingles as made of asbestos cement (CPSC: Asbestos in the Home). EPA notes that cement sheets and other products may contain asbestos (EPA). Weathered siding can be hard to date by eye, and a coat of paint hides the surface.
An intact, painted siding is usually a low concern. A re-siding project is not low concern. Pulling nails, cutting around windows and dropping panels are all ways to break material and release fibers.
When siding or roofing needs a closer look
Re-siding project
Any plan to remove old cladding triggers the survey step.
Roof replacement
Old shingles and felt below them can both contain asbestos.
Cracked or chipped pieces
Broken edges show the fibrous inside.
Storm damage
Wind or hail can break shingles and scatter fragments across the yard.
Soffits and trim
Flat panels under eaves are often a different material from the siding.
Garages and outbuildings
Detached sheds and shops often kept their original cladding.
How we remove siding and roofing
Hand tools, wet surfaces and whole pieces are the rules. Nothing gets cut with a saw.
- Confirm by survey. Each layer is sampled, including siding, soffits, felt and shingles.
- Lay down sheeting. Heavy plastic catches debris and protects the soil.
- Wet the surface. A light mist keeps dust down.
- Pull fasteners, lift whole. Nails are removed so panels can lift off without breaking.
- Wrap and label. Pieces are wrapped in plastic and labeled.
- Clean the ground. Sheeting is folded in, the area is wet-wiped and debris is vacuumed.
Rules for exterior work
- Survey first: SRCAA requires a survey before renovation or demolition (SRCAA).
- Fee by area: siding and roofing are counted by the square foot in the tiers, with a $91 notice just above the exempt amount and up to $1,525 for 5,000 square feet or more.
- Federal rule: renovation notices apply at 160 square feet of other components (federal summary).
- Disposal: wrapped waste goes to Graham Road Landfill (Waste Management).
Read the notification guide for the full table.
Exterior jobs across Spokane County
Older cement siding is often found in Spokane's mid-century neighborhoods, on rural properties near Deer Park and Medical Lake and on small outbuildings across the county. Tall walls and steep roofs raise the cost, so we measure first.
Places we serve
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Asbestos Siding and Roofing Removal: questions and answers
Is all old siding asbestos?
No. A lab test is the only way to know. Asbestos-cement is one type found on older houses.
Can I leave it and cover it?
Sometimes. Ask your inspector and your builder.
Can siding be cut for new windows?
Power cutting is a way to release fibers. Cuts through suspect material trigger the rules.
What does removal cost?
National guides range widely, with siding at $3 to $15 per square foot and roofing far higher (Angi*). See the cost guide.
Can I do it myself on my own home?
Owner-occupied single-family homeowners have an allowance (SRCAA). Rentals do not.
Where does siding waste go?
Graham Road Landfill in Medical Lake.
Re-siding or reroofing soon?
Tell us the age of the house and the walls or roof involved.
* Cost figures are national estimates from the linked source, not a quote from us. Spokane prices vary by material, amount and access.