Guides for building owners and managers
Each guide starts with a short answer, explains the Missouri and federal rules that apply, and lists the sources we checked.
The big topics
- Asbestos abatementIn Missouri, asbestos abatement is regulated work. If a survey finds 160 square feet, 260 linear feet or 35 cubic feet or more of regulated asbestos-containing material that demolition or renovation will disturb, a Missouri registered abatement contractor must remove it. Regulated structures also need a state notice at least 10 working days before work starts.
- Concrete polishing and finishingPolished concrete is a floor ground flat with diamond discs, then polished through finer and finer grades until it shines. Sealed concrete only has a protective coating on top, and stained concrete has color added. AES says heavy-traffic polished floors may need refinishing every 5 to 10 years, a quick job with little downtime.
- DemolitionDemolition in Missouri starts with an asbestos survey, then a state notification at least 10 working days before work begins, then utility shutoffs, hazardous material removal and the teardown itself. Advanced Environmental Services handles the survey, abatement and demolition under one contract, so the steps stay in order and no trade waits on another.
- Environmental remediationEnvironmental remediation cleans up contaminated soil, groundwater, tanks and hazardous waste so a site is safe to use. A project usually runs in four steps: assess and test, plan, excavate or treat, then dispose of waste at authorized facilities. Missouri DNR requires a closure notice at least 30 days before an underground storage tank is closed.
- Epoxy floor coatingsAn epoxy floor coating is a hard, seam-free, high-gloss layer bonded to a concrete slab. It fits plants, warehouses, labs and garages that need chemical resistance and easy cleaning. How long it lasts depends mostly on surface prep and slab moisture, so grinding or shot blasting and a moisture test come before any coating goes down.
- Lead abatementLead abatement permanently addresses lead-based paint hazards, and in Missouri anyone doing abatement must be licensed by the Department of Health and Senior Services. Lead-safe renovation, called RRP, is a separate EPA program for repair work that disturbs paint in pre-1978 homes. The two need different certifications, so ask which one your job requires.
- Mold remediationMold needs moisture, so lasting mold remediation finds and fixes the water source, then removes the growth inside a contained area. The EPA says you can usually handle a patch under about 10 square feet yourself. AES says most jobs for a home with visible mold run $1,500 to $10,000 and take 1 to 5 days.
- PFAS testing and remediationAs of October 30, 2026, EPA's drinking water page lists enforceable limits of 4.0 parts per trillion for PFOA and PFOS. On May 18, 2026, EPA proposed to let water systems request two more years, to 2031, to comply, and proposed to rescind the limits for PFHxS, PFNA, GenX and the Hazard Index. Both proposals are open for comment.
Guides
- The asbestos removal process, step by step
- How to hire an asbestos contractor in Missouri
- What drives asbestos removal cost
- Asbestos in older St. Louis homes: where it hides and what to do
- Missouri asbestos rules for demolition and renovation: who you notify and when
- Mold after water damage: how to inspect, remediate and verify the fix
- Mold remediation cost and timeline: what AES publishes and what drives the price
- Lead paint in pre-1978 homes: when to test, renovate safely or abate
- PFAS testing for property owners: when to test, how sampling works and what results mean
- The EPA PFAS drinking water rule explained: limits, deadlines and what is proposed
- Concrete Floor Prep: Grinding, Adhesive Removal and Moisture Checks
- Tank Removal and Closure in Missouri: What Owners Must Do and When
- Demolition in Missouri, From Survey to Debris: Every Step in Order
- Using an MBE Contractor on Missouri Public Work: What Owners and Primes Should Know
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