Asbestos Abatement in King County, WA
We work across King County, from Seattle and Bellevue down through Renton, Kent and Auburn, and in unincorporated areas in between.
Older buildings in King County
Just under half of King County homes (45.5 percent) were built before 1980. Seattle holds most of the prewar stock, while the Boeing-era suburbs to the south and east grew fast from the 1940s through the 1970s, right through the peak years for asbestos building products.
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 King County projects
King County, 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 King County Department of Local Services, Permitting. This covers unincorporated King County. Cities such as Seattle, Bellevue, Kent, Renton and Auburn issue their own permits.
TAC handles the survey, the PSCAA and L&I notices and the abatement. Questions about your project? Read the FAQ or call us.
Arsenic and lead in King County soil
The Tacoma Smelter Plume reaches well into King County. King County lists Vashon-Maury Island, parts of Federal Way and Kent, Des Moines, SeaTac, Normandy Park, Burien, Tukwila, North Highline and West Seattle among the most affected areas.
If your project involves digging, grading or landscaping, check the address on Ecology’s Dirt Alert map before you start.
What we do in King County
- 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.
Cities in King County
Common questions in King County
Do I need an asbestos survey before remodeling or demolishing in King County?
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. King County, 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 King County?
Yes. Our yard at 3829 S M Street in Tacoma is about 34 road miles from downtown Seattle. Estimates are free and on site. Abatement projects have an $800 minimum. Call (253) 830-5945, Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM.