--- title: "Asbestos, Lead and Demolition Services in Kansas City, MO" description: "Asbestos removal rules, demolition permits, housing age and water test results for Kansas City, Missouri, from a St." url: https://www.aes-stl.com/service-areas/kansas-city-mo publisher: Advanced Environmental Services phone: +1-314-865-2662 quote: https://www.aes-stl.com/contact --- # Asbestos removal, lead and demolition work in Kansas City, Missouri Kansas City, Missouri is about 236 miles from the Advanced Environmental Services office in St. Louis in a straight line, and about 249 by road. The city runs its own asbestos notice program through its Health Department. About 63.2% of its homes were built before 1980. AES takes projects within 300 miles of St. Louis. [Request a Quote](https://www.aes-stl.com/contact)[(314) 865-2662](tel:+1-314-865-2662) ![Large warehouse floor polished to a high gloss by AES](https://www.aes-stl.com/_astro/concrete-polishing-6.D75US3SZ_1H2Hka.webp) ![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) ## Served from St. Louis The AES office is in St. Louis, about 236 miles in a straight line and about 249 by road. Plan scheduling early. ## City asbestos program The Kansas City Health Department Air Quality Program takes asbestos notices. The fee is $185 as of November 2026. ## Older housing About 63.2% of Kansas City homes were built before 1980, so surveys matter before renovation or demolition. ## City demolition permit Most buildings need a demolition permit from City Planning & Development, with a Class I or Class II demolition contractor. ## Kansas City at a glance Office to Kansas City City Hall About 236 miles in a straight line, about 249 by road (free-flow estimate, about 286 minutes) [router.project-osrm.org](https://router.project-osrm.org/route/v1/driving/-90.233935,38.599770;-94.578317,39.099814?overview=false) Kansas City homes built before 1970 51.4% [api.censusreporter.org](https://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/latest?table_ids=B25034&geo_ids=16000US2938000,05000US29095) Kansas City homes built before 1980 63.2% [api.censusreporter.org](https://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/latest?table_ids=B25034&geo_ids=16000US2938000,05000US29095) Jackson County homes built before 1980 63.9% [api.censusreporter.org](https://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/latest?table_ids=B25034&geo_ids=16000US2938000,05000US29095) Kansas City housing units counted 246,544 [api.censusreporter.org](https://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/latest?table_ids=B25034&geo_ids=16000US2938000,05000US29095) City asbestos notice fee (as of November 2026) $185, non-refundable [kcmo.gov](https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/departments/health/smoke-school) City demolition permit Required from City Planning & Development for most buildings [kcmo.gov](https://www.kcmo.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/14300/638711529268030000) KC Water PFAS tests since 2022 All below EPA standards at the time tested [kcwater.us](https://www.kcwater.us/water-quality/pfas-in-kansas-city/) OfficeWithin 300 milesArea pageMap data: US Census Bureau. ## 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](https://www.aes-stl.com/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](https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/departments/health/smoke-school) 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. Question Who to ask Local asbestos notice and fee Kansas City Health Department, Air Quality Program State notice and contractor registration Missouri DNR Demolition permit City Planning & Development Lead hazards in a pre-1978 home Lead Safe KC (city grant program) Learn the terms in our glossary: [NESHAP](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/neshap), [asbestos-containing material](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/asbestos-containing-material-acm) and [friable asbestos](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/friable-asbestos). Our guide to [hiring an asbestos contractor in Missouri](https://www.aes-stl.com/guides/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](https://www.aes-stl.com/building-demolition) and [interior demolition](https://www.aes-stl.com/interior-demolition) pages for scope, and the [interior demolition](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/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](https://www.aes-stl.com/guides/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. Area Built before 1970 Built before 1980 Kansas City, Missouri 51.4% 63.2% Jackson County, Missouri 49.3% 63.9% 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 a close-to-home comparison, see [St. Louis, MO](https://www.aes-stl.com/service-areas/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](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/rrp-rule) covers paid work that disturbs paint in pre-1978 housing. Learn about [lead-based paint](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/lead-based-paint) and [lead abatement](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/lead-abatement). Do not scrape, sand or burn old paint yourself. AES offers [lead abatement](https://www.aes-stl.com/lead-abatement). Read our guide to [lead paint in pre-1978 homes](https://www.aes-stl.com/guides/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](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 Kansas City projects? AES serves projects within 300 miles of St. Louis, and each page explains scope on its own. - [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 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](https://www.aes-stl.com/contact) 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](https://www.aes-stl.com/asbestos-abatement) page. ## Frequently asked questions ### Does AES serve Kansas City, Missouri? Yes. AES takes projects within 300 miles of St. Louis. Kansas City is about 236 miles away in a straight line and about 249 by road (free-flow estimate). The office is in St. Louis, so plan scheduling early. Call (314) 865-2662 or use the quote form to confirm timing. ### Who takes asbestos notices in Kansas City, Missouri? Missouri DNR lists the Kansas City Health Department Air Quality Program as the local asbestos agency, at 816-513-6314. The city asks for notice at least 10 working days before a regulated project, with a $185 non-refundable fee as of November 2026. Confirm the current fee with the city. ### Do I need a demolition permit in Kansas City, Missouri? Usually yes. The city requires a demolition permit from City Planning & Development for any building or structure, except one-story detached residential accessory buildings under 200 square feet. The city sets two demolition contractor classes: Class I (any size) and Class II (up to three stories). ### Does a house in Kansas City need an asbestos notice before demolition? The city exempts single-family homes and apartment houses with four or fewer units from its notice when no other structures come down in the same project. The asbestos inspection and Missouri-registered contractor rules still apply. Ask the Air Quality Program about your parcel before you plan the schedule. ### How old are homes in Kansas City, Missouri? Older than many Missouri cities. About 51.4% of Kansas City homes were built before 1970 and 63.2% before 1980, from 246,544 housing units in the 2024 American Community Survey. Jackson County is 63.9% before 1980. Check your own build year before you renovate. ### Has PFAS been found in Kansas City's water? 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. Standards change, so read the current KC Water page and EPA's own page before you rely on a summary. ## 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 Kansas City City Hall](https://router.project-osrm.org/route/v1/driving/-90.233935,38.599770;-94.578317,39.099814?overview=false) 2. [U.S. Census Bureau: ACS 2024 1-year, table B25034 (Kansas City and Jackson County)](https://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/latest?table_ids=B25034&geo_ids=16000US2938000,05000US29095) 3. [Kansas City Health Department: asbestos notification](https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/departments/health/smoke-school) 4. [City of Kansas City, Missouri: demolition rules](https://www.kcmo.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/14300/638711529268030000) 5. [City of Kansas City, Missouri: asbestos notice for demolition](https://www.kcmo.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/14300/638711529268030000) 6. [City of Kansas City, Missouri: demolition contractor classes](https://www.kcmo.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/14300/638711529268030000) 7. [Kansas City Health Department: Lead Safe KC](https://www.kcmo.gov/city-hall/departments/health/lead-poisoning) 8. [KC Water: PFAS in Kansas City](https://www.kcwater.us/water-quality/pfas-in-kansas-city/) 9. [Missouri DNR: local asbestos agencies (PUB2554)](https://dnr.mo.gov/print/document-search/pub2554) 10. [Missouri DNR: Asbestos](https://dnr.mo.gov/air/business-industry/asbestos) 11. [Missouri DNR: Asbestos contractor registrations](https://dnrservices.mo.gov/env/apcp/asbestos/contractors/index.php) 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)