Asbestos removal, lead and demolition work in Kansas City, Missouri

Does Advanced Environmental Services work in Kansas City, Missouri?

Yes. AES takes projects within 300 miles of its St. Louis office. Kansas City is about 236 miles away in a straight line and about 249 by road. The office is at 3100 Gravois Ave in St. Louis. Plan lead time for the trip.

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

AES holds Missouri DNR asbestos contractor registration 27-06-0640. It has 30 years of experience and serves residential, commercial, industrial, governmental and healthcare customers. AES is also a Union Signatory Contractor affiliated with the Laborers’ International Union of America Local 110 and Local 42, as well as the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 513. See the asbestos abatement page for scope.

Who takes asbestos notices in Kansas City, Missouri?

The Kansas City Health Department Air Quality Program takes asbestos notices for the city. Missouri DNR lists it as the local asbestos agency at 816-513-6314. The city asks for notice at least 10 working days before a regulated project. The fee is $185 and non-refundable, as of November 2026.

The city’s rules say anyone who demolishes or renovates a structure must use Missouri registered contractors and certified workers for the assessment, abatement and disposal of asbestos-containing materials. State rules still apply too. Missouri DNR requires notification at least 10 working days before work on regulated structures. Confirm the current fee and the mailing address on the Kansas City Health Department page before you file.

Single-family homes and apartment houses with four or fewer units are exempt from the city notice when no other structures come down in the same project. That exemption does not remove the need to know what is in your building. Ask the Air Quality Program how it applies to your parcel.

Learn the terms in our glossary: NESHAP, asbestos-containing material and friable asbestos. Our guide to hiring an asbestos contractor in Missouri explains what to check before you sign.

Do I need a demolition permit in Kansas City, Missouri?

Usually yes. Kansas City requires a demolition permit from City Planning & Development to demolish any building or structure. The one exception is a one-story detached residential accessory building under 200 square feet. The city sets two demolition contractor classes, Class I and Class II.

A Class I contractor may demolish any structure, with no limit on height or size. A Class II contractor may demolish any structure up to three stories. Ask any contractor you hire which class applies to your building. Read our building demolition and interior demolition pages for scope, and the interior demolition glossary entry for the term.

The permit is only one step. A regulated demolition also needs an asbestos inspection before work starts, then the notice, then Missouri-registered abatement for any asbestos found. Our guide on Missouri demolition and renovation asbestos rules walks through the order. Verify each step as of November 2026, because city rules and fees change.

How old are the homes in Kansas City?

Older than in many Missouri cities. About 51.4% of Kansas City’s 246,544 housing units were built before 1970, and 63.2% before 1980, per the 2024 American Community Survey. Jackson County overall is 63.9% 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 a close-to-home comparison, see St. Louis, MO.

What about lead paint in Kansas City homes?

Lead paint is a risk in homes built before 1978. Kansas City’s Health Department runs Lead Safe KC, a grant-funded program for lead-based paint stabilization. A licensed lead inspector checks the home, and licensed lead abatement contractors do the repairs. The program lists its own eligibility rules, so read them first.

The Lead Safe KC page lists a home built before 1978 as a requirement, along with a child under age 6 who lives in or visits the home, or a pregnant resident. Income limits also apply. Missouri’s DHSS licenses lead abatement contractors and professionals, and the federal RRP rule covers paid work that disturbs paint in pre-1978 housing. Learn about lead-based paint and lead abatement.

Do not scrape, sand or burn old paint yourself. AES offers lead abatement. Read our guide to lead paint in pre-1978 homes for the rules.

What does KC Water say about PFAS?

KC Water began voluntary PFAS testing in 2022. It says all tests to date are below EPA standards at the time the water was tested. The utility publishes its results, so read its page for current numbers rather than relying on a summary.

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 Kansas City projects?

AES serves projects within 300 miles of St. Louis, and each page explains scope on its own.

• 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 249 road miles from the AES office?

Send details early and plan the notice period into the schedule. A Kansas City job follows the same steps as any Missouri project, plus lead time for travel. Early information lets AES scope the work before a site visit.

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. The city asks for at least 10 working days before a regulated project. State rules ask the same.
4. Check the permit. Most Kansas City demolitions need a City Planning & Development permit and a Class I or Class II contractor.
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 Kansas City address, building age and the work you plan. We will tell you what the trip means for scheduling. Start with the asbestos abatement page.