Asbestos Abatement in Mason County, WA
Mason County is under the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency, not PSCAA. Shelton is about 49 road miles from our Tacoma yard.
Older buildings in Mason County
Mason County has an unusual housing mix. About 18 percent of all its housing units are seasonal homes, cabins and second homes, compared with under 1 percent in Pierce or Thurston County. About 37 percent of homes were built before 1980.
Cabins get remodeled, expanded and torn down on their own schedule, often long after the original owner. If yours was built before 1980, test the flooring, ceilings, siding and any pipe or duct insulation before the work starts.
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 Mason County projects
Mason County, WA is under the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency (ORCAA), which covers Clallam, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Mason, Pacific and Thurston counties.
Survey
A renovation that disturbs 48 square feet or more of suspect material needs a survey by an AHERA certified building inspector. Owners of a single-family residence can instead have samples analyzed by an accredited (NVLAP) lab. Before a demolition, an AHERA survey is always required.
Asbestos removal notice
Removing 10 linear feet or more of asbestos on pipe, or 48 square feet or more of other asbestos material, requires notice to ORCAA and a 10-day waiting period. Projects that fall under the federal NESHAP rules wait 14 days.
Demolition notice
Demolishing any structure with a footprint over 120 square feet requires ORCAA notification, even with no asbestos present, and a 14-day wait that starts once ORCAA has the complete form, the survey and payment.
Fees
As of July 1, 2026, a single-family residence asbestos notification is $100, a single-family demolition is $100 and a commercial demolition is $200. Fees are non-refundable. Current ORCAA 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 Mason County Community Development, Building. This covers unincorporated Mason County. The City of Shelton issues its own permits.
TAC handles the survey, the ORCAA and L&I notices and the abatement. Questions about your project? Read the FAQ or call us.
What we do in Mason 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.
Common questions in Mason County
Do I need an asbestos survey before remodeling or demolishing in Mason County?
A renovation that disturbs 48 square feet or more of suspect material needs a survey by an AHERA certified building inspector. Owners of a single-family residence can instead have samples analyzed by an accredited (NVLAP) lab. Before a demolition, an AHERA survey is always required. Mason County, WA falls under the Olympic Region Clean Air Agency.
How long is the waiting period after notifying ORCAA?
Asbestos removal waits 10 days after notice (14 days for projects under federal NESHAP rules). Demolition waits 14 days, counted from when ORCAA has the complete form, survey and payment. ORCAA can waive the waiting period on written request for a sudden hazard, to protect equipment or utilities, or when asbestos turns up that the survey missed. Emergency notifications cost double.
Does Tacoma Abatement Company work in Mason County?
Yes. Our yard at 3829 S M Street in Tacoma is about 49 road miles from Shelton. Estimates are free and on site. Abatement projects have an $800 minimum. Call (253) 830-5945, Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM.