Asbestos, lead and demolition work in Memphis, Tennessee

Does Advanced Environmental Services work in Memphis, Tennessee?

Yes. AES takes projects within 300 miles of its St. Louis office. Memphis is about 239 miles away in a straight line and about 282 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. AES has 30 years of experience and serves residential, commercial, industrial, governmental and healthcare customers. See the asbestos abatement page for scope.

Who takes asbestos notices in Memphis, Tennessee?

The Air Pollution Control Section of the Shelby County Health Department regulates asbestos demolition and renovation in Memphis and Shelby County. A Notification of Intent goes in at least 10 working days before work starts. The fee is $130.00 per notice, as of November 2026.

The county’s page also says the Tennessee Asbestos Accreditation Rule requires accredited persons to conduct the surveys. That is the state’s rule for whoever does the survey. Confirm the current fee, form and address on the Shelby County Health Department asbestos page before you file.

Learn the terms in our glossary: NESHAP, asbestos-containing material and friable asbestos. Our guide to hiring an asbestos contractor in Missouri shows the kind of checks to run on any contractor. Tennessee has its own rules, so ask the county and the state for theirs.

What does Tennessee require for asbestos accreditation?

Tennessee’s Toxic Substances Program at TDEC accredits asbestos individuals and firms. TDEC says only Tennessee-accredited individuals may conduct asbestos activities in schools or in public and commercial buildings in the state. It also describes a three-year accreditation requirement for firms.

That is Tennessee’s rule. It is not a statement about AES. Before you sign with any out-of-state contractor, ask for proof of Tennessee accreditation for the people and the firm. Check it on the state’s pages. The answer may change your schedule, because a contractor may need time to meet state requirements.

What are the steps to demolish a building in Memphis?

Shelby County lists four steps for demolitions: a notification and fee to the Health Department, a thorough asbestos survey, asbestos removal, and a demolition permit from Shelby County Code Enforcement. Memphis and Shelby County also require a licensed demolition contractor, not a general contractor.

The county adds that an asbestos letter from the Health Department is required for the permit. The order matters. The survey comes before removal, and removal comes before the permit. Fees and details change, so ask the Code Enforcement office for current amounts.

Read our building demolition and interior demolition pages for AES scope. Our guide to demolition from survey to debris shows the full order of work. Verify each step as of November 2026.

How old are the homes in Memphis?

About 47.7% of Memphis’s 291,759 housing units were built before 1970, and 64.1% before 1980, per the 2024 American Community Survey. Shelby County overall is 52.1% 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 comparison with our home city, see St. Louis, MO.

What does Tennessee require for lead paint work?

Lead paint is a risk in homes built before 1978. Tennessee’s Toxic Substances Program certifies lead professionals. Certified firms must notify the Commissioner at least five business days before lead-based paint activities. Since July 1, 2024, abatement projects have also paid a notification fee.

Those are Tennessee’s rules. Read the TDEC lead hazard page for the current amounts. The federal RRP rule also 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.

Is there a Superfund site in Memphis?

Yes. The Memphis Defense Depot is a National Priorities List site. EPA’s document says it covers 642 acres in south central Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. It is one site, so it tells you little about a specific parcel.

A listing covers one site, not your property. For land or building transactions, ask for environmental records first. AES offers soil contamination testing and soil remediation. Learn about PFAS and hazardous waste if your site has an industrial past.

Which AES services fit Memphis projects?

AES serves projects within 300 miles of St. Louis, and each page explains scope on its own. Tennessee credentials are a separate question, so ask when you request a quote.

• 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 282 road miles from the AES office?

Send details early and plan the notice period into the schedule. A Memphis job needs lead time for travel and a check of Tennessee’s requirements. 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. Check credentials. Confirm what Tennessee accreditation or certification applies to your job.
3. Order a survey by an accredited person. Results set the scope for abatement or demolition.
4. Build in the notice. Shelby County asks for at least 10 working days before asbestos work. Tennessee asks for five business days before lead-based paint activities.
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 Memphis address, building age and the work you plan. We will tell you what the trip means for scheduling. Start with the asbestos abatement page.