Asbestos Abatement in Auburn, WA
Auburn is the closest city on this list after Tacoma itself, about 15 road miles from our yard. It straddles King and Pierce counties, and both sides file with the same clean air agency.
Older buildings in Auburn
Auburn has the newest housing of the cities we list here, with a median build year of 1991. That still leaves one home in three (33.3 percent) built before 1980. Boeing opened its Auburn plant in 1963, and the city has been adding housing ever since.
Newer does not mean clear. If a home was built or remodeled before 1980, test before you tear out flooring, ceilings or drywall.
If a building predates 1980, test before you disturb it. See where asbestos hides in older homes and how our surveys work.
Asbestos rules for Auburn projects
Auburn, WA is under the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA), which covers King, Kitsap, Pierce and Snohomish counties.
Survey
Before a renovation, an AHERA certified building inspector has to survey any material the work will disturb. The one exception is an owner-occupant renovating their own single-family home. Before a demolition, an AHERA survey is required with no exceptions.
Asbestos removal notice
Removing 10 linear feet or more of friable asbestos on pipe, or 48 square feet or more on other materials, requires written notice to PSCAA before work starts. Projects of 260 linear feet or 160 square feet and up also carry a 10-day waiting period after notice.
Demolition notice
Demolishing any structure with a roof area over 120 square feet requires PSCAA notification and a 10-day wait, even when the survey finds no asbestos at all.
Fees
A single-family residence asbestos notification is $25. Current PSCAA fees.
State certification
In Washington, only a certified asbestos contractor can bid or perform abatement. Every job needs a certified supervisor on site and certified workers doing the removal. Projects over 48 square feet or 10 linear feet also get their own L&I notification, normally filed at least 5 days before work starts.
Permits
Building and demolition permits come from the City of Auburn Building Services & Permitting.
TAC handles the survey, the PSCAA and L&I notices and the abatement. Questions about your project? Read the FAQ or call us.
What we do in Auburn
- Asbestos Abatement & Encapsulation
- Asbestos & Mold Survey / Inspection
- Lead Remediation & Stabilization
- Mold Remediation
- General & Select Demolition
- Total Loss Inventory
Restoration or mitigation contractor? See how we work with restoration crews.
Common questions in Auburn
Do I need an asbestos survey before remodeling or demolishing in Auburn?
Before a renovation, an AHERA certified building inspector has to survey any material the work will disturb. The one exception is an owner-occupant renovating their own single-family home. Before a demolition, an AHERA survey is required with no exceptions. Auburn, WA falls under the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.
How long is the waiting period after notifying PSCAA?
Larger asbestos removals (260 linear feet or 160 square feet and up) and every demolition over 120 square feet wait 10 days after notice. Smaller removals need notice before work starts but no waiting period. PSCAA can waive the waiting period for a sudden hazard, to protect equipment or utilities, or when asbestos turns up that the survey missed.
Does Tacoma Abatement Company work in Auburn?
Yes. Our yard at 3829 S M Street in Tacoma is about 15 road miles from Auburn. Estimates are free and on site. Abatement projects have an $800 minimum. Call (253) 830-5945, Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM.