Asbestos, lead and mold abatement in Indianapolis, Indiana

Does Advanced Environmental Services work in Indianapolis, Indiana?

AES takes projects within 300 miles of its St. Louis office, measured in a straight line. Indianapolis is about 233 miles away that way and about 245 by road. The office is at 3100 Gravois Ave in St. Louis. Plan lead time for the trip.

A distant job needs early scheduling, a clear scope and a site walk that someone can arrange in advance.

Indiana and Indianapolis set their own license and permit rules. AES has 30 years of experience and serves residential, commercial, industrial, governmental and healthcare customers. See the asbestos abatement page for scope.

Who can remove asbestos in Indianapolis, Indiana?

Indiana licenses every individual and company that works with asbestos. Indianapolis adds a permit. For amounts of three square feet, three linear feet or .75 cubic feet or more, the city says only an Indiana-licensed and Indianapolis-permitted asbestos contractor may remove regulated material.

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management, or IDEM, runs the state license. Its page says asbestos workers may hold one or more disciplines, such as inspector, worker, project supervisor, management planner, project designer and contractor. The city also says no operator may remove friable asbestos without a valid permit from its Bureau of Environmental Services. Verify both rules as of November 2026.

Ask every bidder for the Indiana license and the Indianapolis permit before you sign. That includes AES. Our guide to hiring an asbestos contractor in Missouri lists questions that apply in any state. Learn the terms: friable asbestos, asbestos-containing material and NESHAP.

Who takes the asbestos notice in Indianapolis?

Two offices take it. The notification form goes to the City of Indianapolis Bureau of Environmental Services and to IDEM’s Office of Air Quality. IDEM says to wait at least 10 working days from the form’s post-mark or delivery date. Read the IDEM notification page before you file.

As of November 2026, IDEM lists a $150 fee for a project that removes more than 2,600 linear feet, 1,600 square feet or 400 cubic feet of friable asbestos-containing material. It lists $50 for less. Demolition projects cost $50 per structure. Confirm all fees on the IDEM page, because fees change.

The city’s own page says “10 days” and IDEM says “10 working days.” Plan for the longer reading. Our guide to Missouri demolition and renovation asbestos rules shows how a notice fits a schedule.

Do I need a wrecking permit in Indianapolis?

Yes, a demolition in Indianapolis uses a wrecking permit. The title holder of the property must sign it. The property owner, general contractor or wrecking contractor can obtain it. The city also links a Wrecking Permits Utility Disconnect Information sheet, so plan utility shutoffs early.

Check the city’s permit page for current forms. A regulated demolition follows an order. Survey first, then the notice, then licensed abatement for any asbestos found, then the demolition. Read demolition from survey to debris. AES offers building demolition and interior demolition. Learn about interior demolition in the glossary.

How old are the homes in Indianapolis?

About 45.7% of Indianapolis’s 405,450 housing units were built before 1970, and 58.0% before 1980, per the 2024 American Community Survey. Marion County overall is 57.4% before 1980.

Homes from those decades often have vinyl floor tile, joint compound, roofing, siding or pipe wrap that contain asbestos. Age alone does not prove it. A survey does. Read what an asbestos survey covers. AES offers asbestos testing and an asbestos survey. For the St. Louis comparison, see St. Louis, MO.

What about lead paint and mold in Indianapolis?

In Indiana, the Indiana Department of Health licenses lead-based paint activities, not IDEM. Its page says anyone who does this work must first get a license for each activity, and abatement contractors must notify the department of each project. Do not scrape, sand or burn old paint yourself. Read about lead-based paint, the RRP rule and lead abatement.

AES offers lead abatement. Our guide to lead paint in pre-1978 homes explains the basics.

Water damage can lead to mold in any building. AES offers mold remediation and mold inspection. Read mold after water damage first, because fixing the water source comes before cleanup. Learn the term mold remediation.

What did the local water utility find for PFAS?

Citizens Energy Group sampled for 29 PFAS compounds in August and November 2024. Its 2025 report lists three detections: PFBS, PFBA and PFPeA. It tested for 25 other compounds.

A utility report covers treated water, not your private well, soil or building. EPA’s PFAS drinking water rule status changes, so check EPA’s own page for the current standard. Learn the terms: PFAS and parts per trillion. Read our PFAS drinking water rule explained guide. AES offers PFAS testing and PFAS remediation.

Which AES services fit Indianapolis projects?

AES serves projects within 300 miles of St. Louis, and each page explains scope on its own. Indiana license and permit rules still apply to the work.

• Asbestos abatement and asbestos testing.
• Mold remediation and mold inspection.
• Demolition and interior demolition.
• Lead abatement.
• Concrete polishing and epoxy floor coatings.
• Hazardous material disposal.

See every town we list on the service areas page. Closer to the office? See St. Louis County and St. Charles, Missouri.

How should I plan a job that is 245 road miles from the AES office?

Send details early and plan the notice, license and permit steps into the schedule. An Indianapolis job needs the same steps as any regulated project, plus Indiana’s rules and lead time for travel.

1. Gather the basics. Address, building age, what you plan to renovate or demolish, and any past survey.
2. Order a survey if you have none. Results set the scope for abatement or demolition.
3. Build in the notice. IDEM says to wait at least 10 working days after the form is sent.
4. Confirm the credentials. Ask for the Indiana license and the Indianapolis permit in writing.
5. Set the schedule. Confirm the site walk, the start date and the expected duration in writing.

Your best first call is to (314) 865-2662.

Next step

Call (314) 865-2662 or send our quote form with your Indianapolis address, building age and the work you plan. Ask about Indiana credentials in the same call. Start with the asbestos abatement page.