Asbestos Abatement & Testing in Spokane Valley, WA
Spokane Valley follows the same asbestos rules as the rest of Spokane County: before a contractor renovates or demolishes anything that is not bare wood, metal or glass, an AHERA-certified Building Inspector surveys the building and a copy of the survey is posted at the work site. Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency (Spokane Clean Air) sets that rule county-wide. This page covers what it means for Valley houses, what the survey involves, and when a certified abatement crew comes in.
Spokane Valley has 106,365 people and 45,467 housing units, 58.2% owner-occupied and 41.8% renter-occupied. Adding up the published year-built rows, 51.5% of those units were built before 1980, and the 1970s are the largest single decade at 21.7%, or 9,879 units. EPA's list of where asbestos was used -- vinyl floor tile and sheet-flooring backing, textured paint and patching compounds, wrapped steam and hot water pipes -- reads like the finish schedule of a 1970s house, which is why the rule gets used so often here.
What the survey-first rule means in a 1970s Spokane Valley house
The trigger is the work, not the age of the house. Spokane Clean Air's renovation examples are ordinary Valley projects: remodeling a residence inside or out; replacing, repairing or disturbing flooring, wall, ceiling, siding or roofing materials; replacing, repairing or disturbing heating, plumbing or electrical systems. For contractor work, an accredited AHERA Building Inspector performs the survey first, and the report is posted at the work site. Quantity then decides the paperwork: 10 or more linear feet or 48 or more square feet per structure, per calendar year, means a Notice of Intent (NOI) to Spokane Clean Air before removal starts.
The fee ladder is fixed and published. From 10 to 259 linear feet or 48 to 159 square feet, the NOI carries a 3-day notice and a $250 fee. From 260 to 999 linear feet or 160 to 4,999 square feet, a 10-day notice and $500. Over 1,000 linear feet or 5,000 square feet, a 10-day notice and $1,250+. Any demolition is a 10-day notice at $250. Removal is done by workers Washington L&I certifies: a 32-hour course, an exam passed at 70% or higher, an annual 8-hour refresher. The county-wide sequence is the same on every Valley street.
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Asbestos Abatement Services Available in Spokane Valley
Every service we offer in Spokane is available to Spokane Valley homeowners and businesses at the same pricing:
- Asbestos Abatement & Removal
- Asbestos Testing & AHERA Surveys
- Popcorn Ceiling Asbestos Removal
- Vermiculite, Insulation & Pipe Wrap Removal
- Asbestos Floor Tile, Mastic & Siding Removal
- Pre-Demolition Abatement & Demolition
See the full pricing guide for typical ranges.
Spokane Valley FAQs
Do I need an asbestos survey before remodeling a house in Spokane Valley?
Yes, if a contractor does the work and the project touches anything other than bare wood, metal or glass. Spokane Clean Air requires a survey by an AHERA-certified Building Inspector before renovation or demolition, with a copy posted at the work site. For a resident owner doing the work alone, a survey is recommended, though not required; hiring anyone ends that exemption.
Where can I get asbestos testing in Spokane Valley?
Through an AHERA-certified inspector who samples the material and sends it to an accredited laboratory. Spokane Clean Air's provider list carried 39 survey providers and 6 testing laboratories as of 2 Sep 2026, one laboratory located in Spokane Valley, with this disclaimer: "By appearing or not appearing on this list, companies are in no way recommended by Spokane Clean Air." This site coordinates surveys through accredited inspectors.
How many homes in Spokane Valley were built before 1980?
About half. Summing the published year-built rows, 51.5% of Spokane Valley's 45,467 housing units were built before 1980. The 1970s alone account for 21.7%, or 9,879 units, the largest single decade; the 2000s follow at 13.4% and the 1990s at 13.2%. Only 2.6% dates from 2020 or later. Age does not prove asbestos is present; it is the reason to survey first.