--- title: "Asbestos and Lead Abatement Rules in Indianapolis, IN" description: "Indiana and Indianapolis asbestos notices, contractor rules, housing age and water results for projects, from a St. Louis contractor about 233 miles away." url: https://www.aes-stl.com/service-areas/indianapolis-in publisher: Advanced Environmental Services phone: +1-314-865-2662 quote: https://www.aes-stl.com/contact --- # Asbestos, lead and mold abatement in Indianapolis, Indiana Indianapolis, Indiana is about 233 miles from the Advanced Environmental Services office in St. Louis in a straight line, and about 245 by road. Indiana licenses asbestos contractors, and the city adds its own permit for friable asbestos removal. About 58.0% of Indianapolis homes were built before 1980. [Request a Quote](https://www.aes-stl.com/contact)[(314) 865-2662](tel:+1-314-865-2662) ![Underground storage tank exposed in an excavation during an AES tank removal](https://www.aes-stl.com/_astro/tank-removal-2025-09-30-10.27.14.Cb_y1_7s_Z12VFYq.webp) ![Commercial space sealed with plastic containment and air machines during AES mold remediation](https://www.aes-stl.com/_astro/Commercial-Mold-Remed-1.Ba4cYySF_Z9NqLo.webp) ![Building wrapped in white containment sheeting during an AES lead abatement project](https://www.aes-stl.com/_astro/127.BqgpMQY__7ReD8.webp) ## Served from St. Louis The AES office is in St. Louis, about 233 miles away in a straight line and about 245 by road. Plan scheduling early. ## State and city layers The notice form goes to both IDEM and the city Bureau of Environmental Services. ## Local contractor rule Larger asbestos removals need an Indiana-licensed and Indianapolis-permitted contractor. ## Older housing About 58.0% of Indianapolis homes were built before 1980, so surveys matter before renovation or demolition. ## Indianapolis at a glance Office to downtown Indianapolis About 233 miles in a straight line, about 245 by road (free-flow estimate, about 277 minutes) [router.project-osrm.org](https://router.project-osrm.org/route/v1/driving/-90.233935,38.599770;-86.154391,39.767052?overview=false) Indianapolis homes built before 1970 45.7% [api.censusreporter.org](https://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/latest?table_ids=B25034&geo_ids=16000US1836003,05000US18097) Indianapolis homes built before 1980 58.0% [api.censusreporter.org](https://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/latest?table_ids=B25034&geo_ids=16000US1836003,05000US18097) Marion County homes built before 1980 57.4% [api.censusreporter.org](https://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/latest?table_ids=B25034&geo_ids=16000US1836003,05000US18097) Indianapolis housing units counted 405,450 [api.censusreporter.org](https://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/latest?table_ids=B25034&geo_ids=16000US1836003,05000US18097) IDEM asbestos notice (as of November 2026) Wait at least 10 working days; fee of $50 or $150 by project size [in.gov](https://www.in.gov/idem/asbestos/notification-requirements) Contractor rule for 3 sq ft, 3 linear ft or .75 cu ft Indiana-licensed and Indianapolis-permitted contractor [indy.gov](https://www.indy.gov/activity/asbestos) Utility PFAS samples (2024) 3 compounds detected, 25 not detected [info.citizensenergygroup.com](https://info.citizensenergygroup.com/hubfs/site/water/%28CCR%29%20Water%20Quality%20Report%202025%206.17.2025.pdf) OfficeWithin 300 milesArea pageMap data: US Census Bureau. ## 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](https://www.aes-stl.com/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](https://www.aes-stl.com/guides/hiring-an-asbestos-contractor-in-missouri) lists questions that apply in any state. Learn the terms: [friable asbestos](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/friable-asbestos), [asbestos-containing material](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/asbestos-containing-material-acm) and [NESHAP](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/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](https://www.in.gov/idem/asbestos/notification-requirements) 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. Question Who to ask State notice and fee Indiana Department of Environmental Management City notice and friable asbestos permit Indianapolis Bureau of Environmental Services Asbestos contractor and worker licenses Indiana Department of Environmental Management Lead abatement licenses Indiana Department of Health Wrecking permit City of Indianapolis 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](https://www.aes-stl.com/guides/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](https://www.indy.gov/activity/commercial-development-permits) 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](https://www.aes-stl.com/guides/demolition-from-survey-to-debris). AES offers [building demolition](https://www.aes-stl.com/building-demolition) and [interior demolition](https://www.aes-stl.com/interior-demolition). Learn about [interior demolition](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/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. Area Built before 1970 Built before 1980 Indianapolis 45.7% 58.0% Marion County, Indiana 45.2% 57.4% City of St. Louis 81.7% 87.1% 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](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/asbestos-survey) covers. AES offers [asbestos testing](https://www.aes-stl.com/asbestos-testing) and an [asbestos survey](https://www.aes-stl.com/asbestos-survey). For the St. Louis comparison, see [St. Louis, MO](https://www.aes-stl.com/service-areas/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](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/lead-based-paint), the [RRP rule](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/rrp-rule) and [lead abatement](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/lead-abatement). AES offers [lead abatement](https://www.aes-stl.com/lead-abatement). Our guide to [lead paint in pre-1978 homes](https://www.aes-stl.com/guides/lead-paint-in-pre-1978-homes) explains the basics. Water damage can lead to mold in any building. AES offers [mold remediation](https://www.aes-stl.com/mold-remediation) and [mold inspection](https://www.aes-stl.com/mold-inspection). Read [mold after water damage](https://www.aes-stl.com/guides/mold-after-water-damage) first, because fixing the water source comes before cleanup. Learn the term [mold remediation](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/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](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/pfas) and [parts per trillion](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/parts-per-trillion-ppt). Read our [PFAS drinking water rule explained](https://www.aes-stl.com/guides/pfas-drinking-water-rule-explained) guide. AES offers [PFAS testing](https://www.aes-stl.com/pfas-testing) and [PFAS remediation](https://www.aes-stl.com/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](https://www.aes-stl.com/asbestos-abatement) and [asbestos testing](https://www.aes-stl.com/asbestos-testing). - [Mold remediation](https://www.aes-stl.com/mold-remediation) and [mold inspection](https://www.aes-stl.com/mold-inspection). - [Demolition](https://www.aes-stl.com/demolition) and [interior demolition](https://www.aes-stl.com/interior-demolition). - [Lead abatement](https://www.aes-stl.com/lead-abatement). - [Concrete polishing](https://www.aes-stl.com/concrete-polishing) and [epoxy floor coatings](https://www.aes-stl.com/epoxy-floor-coatings). - [Hazardous material disposal](https://www.aes-stl.com/hazardous-material-disposal). See every town we list on the [service areas](https://www.aes-stl.com/service-areas) page. Closer to the office? See [St. Louis County](https://www.aes-stl.com/service-areas/st-louis-county-mo) and [St. Charles, Missouri](https://www.aes-stl.com/service-areas/st-charles-mo). ## 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](https://www.aes-stl.com/contact) with your Indianapolis address, building age and the work you plan. Ask about Indiana credentials in the same call. Start with the [asbestos abatement](https://www.aes-stl.com/asbestos-abatement) page. ## Frequently asked questions ### Does AES serve 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, a free-flow estimate. ### Is AES licensed in Indiana? In Indianapolis, only an Indiana-licensed and city-permitted contractor may remove 3 square feet, 3 linear feet or 0.75 cubic feet of asbestos or more. The Indiana Department of Environmental Management licenses asbestos workers and companies. Call (314) 865-2662 to confirm AES's credentials for your Indiana project before you schedule. ### Who gets the asbestos notice in Indianapolis? The notification form goes to both the City of Indianapolis Bureau of Environmental Services and the Indiana Department of Environmental Management. IDEM says to wait at least 10 working days. Fees are $50 or $150 by project size, and $50 per demolished structure, as of November 2026. ### Who can remove asbestos in Indianapolis? 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. Indiana says all individuals and companies that work with asbestos must be licensed. Ask any contractor for both. ### Do I need a wrecking permit in Indianapolis? Yes, for a demolition the city uses a wrecking permit. The title holder must sign it. The owner, general contractor or wrecking contractor can obtain it. The city links a utility disconnect sheet with the application. Confirm current steps with the city before you plan a start date. ### How old are homes in Indianapolis? About 45.7% of Indianapolis homes were built before 1970 and 58.0% before 1980, from 405,450 housing units in the 2024 American Community Survey. Marion County is 57.4% before 1980. Check your own build year before you renovate. ## Terms on this page - [Asbestos-containing material (ACM)](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/asbestos-containing-material-acm) - [Parts per trillion (ppt)](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/parts-per-trillion-ppt) - [Interior demolition](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/interior-demolition) - [Friable asbestos](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/friable-asbestos) - [Lead-based paint](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/lead-based-paint) - [Mold remediation](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/mold-remediation) - [Asbestos survey](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/asbestos-survey) - [Mold inspection](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/mold-inspection) - [Lead abatement](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/lead-abatement) - [RRP rule](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/rrp-rule) ## Sources 1. [OSRM route estimate: office to downtown Indianapolis](https://router.project-osrm.org/route/v1/driving/-90.233935,38.599770;-86.154391,39.767052?overview=false) 2. [U.S. Census Bureau: ACS 2024 1-year, table B25034 (Indianapolis and Marion County)](https://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/latest?table_ids=B25034&geo_ids=16000US1836003,05000US18097) 3. [Indiana Department of Environmental Management: notification requirements](https://www.in.gov/idem/asbestos/notification-requirements) 4. [Indiana Department of Environmental Management: notification fees](https://www.in.gov/idem/asbestos/notification-requirements) 5. [City of Indianapolis: asbestos](https://www.indy.gov/activity/asbestos) 6. [City of Indianapolis: asbestos contractor rule](https://www.indy.gov/activity/asbestos) 7. [City of Indianapolis: friable asbestos permit](https://www.indy.gov/activity/asbestos) 8. [Indiana Department of Environmental Management: asbestos training and licensing](https://www.in.gov/idem/asbestos/training-and-licensing/) 9. [Indiana Department of Health: lead information for contractors](https://www.in.gov/health/leadsafe/lead-information-contractors/) 10. [City of Indianapolis: commercial development permits (wrecking)](https://www.indy.gov/activity/commercial-development-permits) 11. [Citizens Energy Group: 2025 water quality report](https://info.citizensenergygroup.com/hubfs/site/water/%28CCR%29%20Water%20Quality%20Report%202025%206.17.2025.pdf) Checked against the sources above on November 2, 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. [Request a Quote](https://www.aes-stl.com/contact)[(314) 865-2662](tel:+1-314-865-2662)