--- title: "Hazelwood, MO Demolition and Asbestos Work | Advanced Environmental Services" description: "Hazelwood, Missouri was shaped by a Ford plant and aerospace jobs. See the $110 city demolition permit, asbestos steps, housing age and AES services." url: https://www.aes-stl.com/service-areas/hazelwood-mo publisher: Advanced Environmental Services phone: +1-314-865-2662 quote: https://www.aes-stl.com/contact --- # Demolition, asbestos and lead work in Hazelwood, Missouri Hazelwood, Missouri requires a city demolition permit from Public Works. The city code lists a $110.00 fee, a performance bond and a 90 day expiration. About 65.6% of Hazelwood homes were built before 1980, and 1960s homes are the largest group. It is about 26.0 miles, roughly 43 minutes, from the AES office. [Request a Quote](https://www.aes-stl.com/contact)[(314) 865-2662](tel:+1-314-865-2662) ![Worker in an orange lift working on the upper floor of a brick building](https://www.aes-stl.com/_astro/Lead-2.9LKWOFtB_1gAHyw.webp) ![AES crew member in a protective suit and orange hard hat removing wall material from scaffolding](https://www.aes-stl.com/_astro/098.hgZ7AvUK_QfCE8.webp) ![Large warehouse floor polished to a high gloss by AES](https://www.aes-stl.com/_astro/concrete-polishing-6.D75US3SZ_1H2Hka.webp) ## City permit and bond The city code requires a demolition permit from Public Works, a $110.00 fee and a performance bond. ## A 1960s housing boom 3,840 Hazelwood homes, 31.0%, date to the 1960s, more than any other decade. ## Industrial reuse Business View Magazine reports the former Ford plant site was cleared and reused as the Aviator Business Park. ## The farthest on our list Hazelwood is about 26.0 miles and 43 minutes from the AES office, well inside the 300 mile service range. ## Hazelwood at a glance Office to Hazelwood About 26.0 miles, 43 minutes without traffic [router.project-osrm.org](https://router.project-osrm.org/route/v1/driving/-90.233935,38.599770;-90.3960025,38.7947061?overview=false) Hazelwood housing units counted 12,379 [api.censusreporter.org](https://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/latest?table_ids=B25034&geo_ids=16000US2931276) Hazelwood homes built before 1970 50.2% (6,217 homes) [api.censusreporter.org](https://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/latest?table_ids=B25034&geo_ids=16000US2931276) Hazelwood homes built before 1980 65.6% (8,118 homes) [api.censusreporter.org](https://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/latest?table_ids=B25034&geo_ids=16000US2931276) Hazelwood homes built in the 1960s 3,840 homes, 31.0% of all units [api.censusreporter.org](https://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/latest?table_ids=B25034&geo_ids=16000US2931276) City demolition permit fee in the city code $110.00, plus a performance bond; permit expires in 90 days [ecode360.com](https://ecode360.com/27778442) Ford assembly plant (Business View Magazine, April 2020) Construction began in 1946; operational two years later [archive.businessviewmagazine.com](https://archive.businessviewmagazine.com/hazelwood-missouri-creating-industrious-city/) Housing stock after aerospace growth (Business View Magazine, April 2020) City Manager Matt Zimmerman: it "resulted in a lot of our housing stock being built" [archive.businessviewmagazine.com](https://archive.businessviewmagazine.com/hazelwood-missouri-creating-industrious-city/) Home baseAreas we serveSelect an area for its page. Map data: US Census Bureau. ## What does a Hazelwood demolition permit require? Three things from the city: a permit, a fee and a bond. The Hazelwood city code says a demolition permit is required before any work relating to demolition. Public Works issues it after the application is approved, a fee of $110.00 is paid and the applicant posts a performance bond. The permit expires 90 days after issue. Public Works can grant extensions of 30 days. After the first extension, the code says the department may use the bond to finish the demolition or grant another 30 days. The table shows how city, County and state steps fit together. Step Office What the source says Demolition permit Hazelwood Public Works Required before any demolition work; $110.00 fee and a performance bond Permit life Hazelwood Public Works Expires in 90 days; 30 day extensions Asbestos review St. Louis County Air Pollution Control Municipalities rely on it to clear asbestos before demolition permits issue Asbestos notice Missouri DNR At least 10 working days before a regulated project starts The $110.00 figure comes from the city code as we read it on November 6, 2026. Call Public Works to confirm it, and ask what bond amount applies. ## Why does Hazelwood have so much 1960s housing? Because aerospace and auto jobs came first. Business View Magazine profiled Hazelwood in April 2020. It quotes City Manager Matt Zimmerman saying Ford “came in 1946 and started building the assembly plant that became operational two years later.” The magazine says the post-war boom years of the 1950s and 1960s had a sizeable impact on the growth of the aviation industry in and around Hazelwood. Zimmerman said, “That resulted in a lot of our housing stock being built.” The Census data fits. Hazelwood has 12,379 housing units, and 3,840 of them, 31.0%, date to the 1960s. That is more than any other decade. Another 1,901 date to the 1970s. Overall, 50.2% of Hazelwood homes were built before 1970 and 65.6% before 1980. That is newer than Ferguson or Overland, but still a large block of homes old enough to need testing before a remodel. ## Can a big industrial site be cleared and reused in Hazelwood? Yes, it has happened. Business View Magazine reports that the former Ford Motor Co. site was cleared and rebranded as the 155-acre Aviator Business Park. We do not know the details of that project. The point is the pattern: old industrial ground gets cleared and reused. For a commercial or industrial teardown, the same steps apply. Survey the building. File the state notice. Get the city permit and the County asbestos review. AES lists [demolition](https://www.aes-stl.com/demolition), [interior demolition](https://www.aes-stl.com/interior-demolition), [building demolition](https://www.aes-stl.com/building-demolition) and [hazardous material disposal](https://www.aes-stl.com/hazardous-material-disposal) as services. For leftover tanks or soil, see [soil remediation](https://www.aes-stl.com/soil-remediation). Our guide to [demolition from survey to debris](https://www.aes-stl.com/guides/demolition-from-survey-to-debris) shows the order of work. ## What asbestos rules apply before a Hazelwood demolition? Both the County and the state. St. Louis County says all municipalities and County Public Works rely on its Air Pollution Control Program to make sure asbestos and other environmental hazards are handled before they issue demolition permits. Hazelwood is a city, so plan on that review. Missouri law requires notice at least ten working days before a regulated project starts. Most single-family residences are exempt from the DNR rule, but commercial buildings are not. Learn the terms [NESHAP](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/neshap) and [regulated asbestos-containing material](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/regulated-asbestos-containing-material-racm). AES holds Missouri DNR asbestos contractor registration 27-06-0640. See [asbestos abatement](https://www.aes-stl.com/asbestos-abatement) and the [St. Louis County permits guide](https://www.aes-stl.com/guides/st-louis-county-asbestos-and-demolition-permits). ## How do I plan a Hazelwood demolition from start to finish? Run the checks in this order, because the city permit, the County review and the state notice each have their own clock. 1. **Confirm the building type and year.** A 1960s house and a former plant building call for different surveys. 2. **Order an asbestos survey.** A certified inspector samples suspect materials, and the report goes with the notice. 3. **File the state notice.** Missouri DNR needs it at least 10 working days before a regulated project starts. 4. **Apply for the city permit.** Public Works takes the application, the $110.00 fee and the bond. 5. **Abate first, then demolish.** Regulated material comes out before the building comes down. 6. **Watch the 90 day clock.** The permit expires 90 days after issue, so schedule crews before you apply. Read [abatement vs remediation](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/abatement-vs-remediation) if the terms are new. Our [Missouri asbestos rules guide](https://www.aes-stl.com/guides/missouri-demolition-and-renovation-asbestos-rules) covers the thresholds. ## What about lead paint in Hazelwood homes? Pre-1978 homes may have it. Missouri’s health department estimates that 60% of dwellings built from 1960 to 1978 contain lead-based paint. Hazelwood’s biggest group, the 1960s, falls inside that range. We did not find a Hazelwood city lead program. St. Louis County’s Healthy Homes Program offers free in-home lead inspections for county residents with a child under six in the home and a recent venous blood lead test. Read [lead-based paint](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/lead-based-paint), then see our [lead paint in pre-1978 homes](https://www.aes-stl.com/guides/lead-paint-in-pre-1978-homes) guide. AES lists [lead abatement](https://www.aes-stl.com/lead-abatement) as a service. ## How far is Hazelwood from the AES office? Hazelwood is the farthest of the St. Louis County places we checked. The AES office at 3100 Gravois Ave is about 26.0 miles from the center of Hazelwood, roughly 43 minutes without traffic. That is a free-flow estimate, so allow more at rush hour. AES lists St. Louis, St. Charles and Columbia, Missouri, as its service area, plus projects within 300 miles of St. Louis. Hazelwood sits well inside that range. For a nearby county overview, see [St. Louis County](https://www.aes-stl.com/service-areas/st-louis-county-mo). ## Next step Call (314) 865-2662 or send our [quote form](https://www.aes-stl.com/contact) with your Hazelwood address, the building type and the work you plan. Start with the [demolition](https://www.aes-stl.com/demolition) page to see the process. ## Frequently asked questions ### How much is a demolition permit in Hazelwood, Missouri? The City of Hazelwood code lists a fee of $110.00, plus a performance bond set by Public Works. The permit expires 90 days after issue, with 30 day extensions. Codes change, so call Public Works to confirm the current fee and bond before you apply. ### Do Hazelwood demolitions also need St. Louis County asbestos review? Yes, plan for it. St. Louis County says all municipalities rely on its Air Pollution Control Program to make sure asbestos and other hazards are handled before demolition permits issue. Missouri DNR also requires notice at least 10 working days before a regulated project starts. ### When were most Hazelwood homes built? The 1960s were the peak. Census data for 2020 to 2024 shows 3,840 of 12,379 homes, or 31.0%, built that decade. In all, 65.6% of homes predate 1980 and 50.2% predate 1970. Check your deed for the exact year before you test or remodel. ### What did Business View Magazine say about Hazelwood housing? In its April 2020 profile, Business View Magazine quoted City Manager Matt Zimmerman saying aerospace growth around Hazelwood resulted in a lot of the city's housing stock being built. Census figures for 2020 to 2024 fit that, with 1960s homes the largest group. ### How do I get a quote? Call (314) 865-2662 or send our quote form at /contact with your Hazelwood address, the building type and the work you plan. The AES office is about 26.0 miles away, and AES lists projects within 300 miles of St. Louis. ## Terms on this page - [Regulated asbestos-containing material (RACM)](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/regulated-asbestos-containing-material-racm) - [Asbestos-containing material (ACM)](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/asbestos-containing-material-acm) - [Abatement vs remediation](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/abatement-vs-remediation) - [Interior demolition](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/interior-demolition) - [Lead-based paint](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/lead-based-paint) - [Soil remediation](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/soil-remediation) - [Asbestos survey](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/asbestos-survey) - [Lead abatement](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/lead-abatement) - [NESHAP](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/neshap) ## Sources 1. [U.S. Census Bureau: ACS 2024 5-year, table B25034 (Hazelwood city), housing units](https://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/latest?table_ids=B25034&geo_ids=16000US2931276) 2. [U.S. Census Bureau: ACS 2024 5-year, table B25034 (Hazelwood city), 1970s back to 1939 or earlier](https://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/latest?table_ids=B25034&geo_ids=16000US2931276) 3. [OSRM route estimate: office to Hazelwood](https://router.project-osrm.org/route/v1/driving/-90.233935,38.599770;-90.3960025,38.7947061?overview=false) 4. [City of Hazelwood, MO Code, Ch 500 Art V (demolition permits)](https://ecode360.com/27778442) 5. [City of Hazelwood, MO Code, Ch 500 Art V (fee and bond)](https://ecode360.com/27778442) 6. [City of Hazelwood, MO Code, Ch 500 Art V (expiration)](https://ecode360.com/27778442) 7. [Business View Magazine: Hazelwood, Missouri, Creating the industrious city (Ford plant)](https://archive.businessviewmagazine.com/hazelwood-missouri-creating-industrious-city/) 8. [Business View Magazine: Hazelwood, Missouri, Creating the industrious city (housing stock)](https://archive.businessviewmagazine.com/hazelwood-missouri-creating-industrious-city/) 9. [Business View Magazine: Hazelwood, Missouri, Creating the industrious city (Aviator Business Park)](https://archive.businessviewmagazine.com/hazelwood-missouri-creating-industrious-city/) 10. [St. Louis County: Demolition Inspections](https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/public-health/environmental-services/air-pollution-control/demolition-inspections/) 11. [St. Louis County: asbestos notification form instructions](https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/public-health/environmental-services/air-pollution-control/asbestos/asbestos-neshap-notification-form-instructions/) 12. [Missouri DNR: Asbestos (notice)](https://dnr.mo.gov/air/business-industry/asbestos) 13. [Missouri DNR: Asbestos (exemption)](https://dnr.mo.gov/air/business-industry/asbestos) 14. [St. Louis County Healthy Homes: lead inspection FAQ](https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/public-health/environmental-services/healthy-homes/healthy-homes-faq/2-i-would-like-my-home-tested-for-lead-may-i-request-an-environmental-lead-inspection/) 15. [Missouri DHSS: Lead Licensing (lead paint by home age)](https://health.mo.gov/business-professionals/lead-licensing) 16. [Missouri DNR: Asbestos contractor registrations](https://dnrservices.mo.gov/env/apcp/asbestos/contractors/index.php) Checked against the sources above on November 6, 2026. Rules and fees change, so check the linked page before you act. ## Request your custom environmental remediation estimate Contact us for a free environmental remediation or restoration estimate and a personalized solution to your problems. [Or call (314) 865-2662](tel:+1-314-865-2662)