A house on its own
Texas asks for no DSHS notice when a single house is demolished alone. We still suggest a survey, because it tells you what is in the house before the crew and the dumpster show up.
Asbestos Abatement Before Demolition in Irving
Typical cost in Irving
- Survey of a whole house before a teardown$650 – $1,500+
- Whole house before a teardown, several materials$10,000 – $28,000+
Before an Irving building comes down, we find out what it contains and take out what has to go. Survey and removal come ahead of the demolition crew, and you keep the paperwork.
Jobs in Irving, Farmers Branch and Euless can include houses, shops and apartment complexes. Because the state treats each building type differently, the first question is always what is coming down.
Demolition jobs
A shop, office or warehouse
Survey first. Then DSHS must be notified at least 10 working days before a commercial building is demolished, even if nothing hazardous was found.
Interior demolition before a remodel
Stripping a space comes first in a remodel. Irving's handout asks for a demolition or existing plan, along with the survey for the area where construction will take place.
What Irving's guidelines say
The Inspections Department's Demolition Guidelines, revised December 13, 2023, call for a demolition permit and capped sewer lines before demolition begins. Item 8 says all laws on asbestos abatement and demolition must be followed, disposal of building materials and dust control included.
We walk through the state's steps with you, based on the building. Inspections is at 825 W Irving Blvd, 972-721-2371.
Where the waste goes
Only a landfill permitted to accept asbestos waste can take it, and it may still decline. Disposal is therefore lined up before work starts.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to demolish a house in Irving?
Yes. The residential page says building permits are required to demolish a structure, and the demolition guidelines want the permit in hand before work begins. A demolition with no build-back needs no plans.
Does Irving require an asbestos survey for a house teardown?
The guidelines say to follow all asbestos and demolition laws, and the state rules exclude a single private residence. We still suggest a survey so you know what is inside.
What does abatement before demolition cost?
A teardown with a few tiles to clear costs little next to a building with asbestos throughout. The survey tells us which one you have.
Commercial remodels is the page to read if the building is staying and only its interior is changing. The Irving Asbestos Removal homepage covers the other services.
Request a free asbestos removal quote
We recommend calling, but do feel free to contact us using this form. We'll get back to you with a free, personalized quote or additional questions as soon as possible. We're here to help.
Call (945) 446-3819