--- title: "Asbestos, Lead and Demolition Services in Springfield, IL" description: "Asbestos notices, demolition permits, housing age and water sampling for Springfield, Illinois, from a St. Louis contractor about 89 miles away." url: https://www.aes-stl.com/service-areas/springfield-il publisher: Advanced Environmental Services phone: +1-314-865-2662 quote: https://www.aes-stl.com/contact --- # Asbestos removal, lead and demolition work in Springfield, Illinois Springfield, Illinois is about 89 miles from the Advanced Environmental Services office in St. Louis in a straight line, and about 99 by road. Illinois EPA takes asbestos notices, and the city asks for proof of that notice before a demolition permit. About 61.5% of its homes were built before 1980. [Request a Quote](https://www.aes-stl.com/contact)[(314) 865-2662](tel:+1-314-865-2662) ![AES crew member in a protective suit and orange hard hat removing wall material from scaffolding](https://www.aes-stl.com/_astro/098.hgZ7AvUK_QfCE8.webp) ![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) ## Served from St. Louis The AES office is in St. Louis, about 89 miles away in a straight line and about 99 by road. Plan scheduling early. ## State asbestos notice Illinois EPA takes the notice 10 working days ahead, with a $150 fee, as of November 2026. ## Proof before a demolition permit The city asks for proof of the Illinois EPA notice and written utility disconnection before it accepts an application. ## Older housing About 61.5% of Springfield, Illinois homes were built before 1980, so a survey matters before work starts. ## Springfield, Illinois at a glance Office to Springfield Building & Zoning About 89 miles in a straight line, about 99 by road (free-flow estimate, about 118 minutes) [router.project-osrm.org](https://router.project-osrm.org/route/v1/driving/-90.233935,38.599770;-89.646426,39.799356?overview=false) Springfield, Illinois homes built before 1970 44.6% [api.censusreporter.org](https://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/latest?table_ids=B25034&geo_ids=16000US1772000,05000US17167) Springfield, Illinois homes built before 1980 61.5% [api.censusreporter.org](https://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/latest?table_ids=B25034&geo_ids=16000US1772000,05000US17167) Sangamon County homes built before 1980 59.4% [api.censusreporter.org](https://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/latest?table_ids=B25034&geo_ids=16000US1772000,05000US17167) Springfield housing units counted 57,799 [api.censusreporter.org](https://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/latest?table_ids=B25034&geo_ids=16000US1772000,05000US17167) Illinois EPA asbestos notice (as of November 2026) 10 working days ahead, with a $150 fee [epa.illinois.gov](https://epa.illinois.gov/topics/air-quality/asbestos.html) City demolition permit desk Building & Zoning, 300 S. 7th Street, Room 304 [springfield.il.us](https://springfield.il.us/Departments/PublicWorks/Forms/DemolitionNotice2025.pdf) City water PFAS sampling (2023) 29 PFAS chemicals sampled; results by request [cwlp.com](https://www.cwlp.com/wqr) OfficeWithin 300 milesArea pageMap data: US Census Bureau. ## Does Advanced Environmental Services work in Springfield, Illinois? Yes. AES takes projects within 300 miles of its St. Louis office. Springfield, Illinois is about 89 miles away in a straight line and about 99 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. This page covers Springfield, the capital of Illinois. Looking for the Missouri city? See [Springfield, Missouri](https://www.aes-stl.com/service-areas/springfield-mo). AES is licensed for asbestos work in Missouri and Illinois, per its 2024 capabilities statement. AES also holds Missouri DNR asbestos contractor registration 27-06-0640. It 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 takes the asbestos notice in Springfield, Illinois? Illinois EPA takes it. The agency enforces the federal asbestos rule in Illinois. As of November 2026, it asks for a notification form 10 working days before a regulated demolition or renovation project, with a $150 fee. Start with the state, then ask the city what else applies. Read the rule on the [Illinois EPA asbestos page](https://epa.illinois.gov/topics/air-quality/asbestos.html) and confirm the current form and fee before you file. Illinois Department of Public Health licenses asbestos abatement contractors, supervisors and workers. Its page says every contractor who runs an abatement project needs insurance and a license. Question Who to ask Asbestos notice and fee Illinois EPA Asbestos contractor and worker licenses Illinois Department of Public Health Lead abatement licenses Illinois Department of Public Health Demolition permit City of Springfield, Building & Zoning 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 [Missouri demolition and renovation asbestos rules](https://www.aes-stl.com/guides/missouri-demolition-and-renovation-asbestos-rules) shows the same steps in a neighboring state. Illinois rules differ, so use the Illinois pages above for a Springfield project. ## Is AES licensed for asbestos work in Illinois? AES is licensed for asbestos work in Missouri and Illinois, per its 2024 capabilities statement. Illinois Department of Public Health sets the license rules. You should ask any contractor for proof before you sign. Check the license, the insurance and the supervisor’s training. Our guide to [hiring an asbestos contractor in Missouri](https://www.aes-stl.com/guides/hiring-an-asbestos-contractor-in-missouri) lists the questions, and most of them apply in any state. ## Do I need a demolition permit in Springfield, Illinois? Yes. The City of Springfield issues demolition permits through its Office of Public Works, Building & Zoning. Every demolition permit needs proof that you notified Illinois EPA, no matter the type of structure. The city also wants written proof that utilities are disconnected before it accepts an application. Apply at Building & Zoning, 300 S. 7th Street, Room 304. The city’s form lists 217.789.2171. Confirm the current steps and any city fees with that office, as of November 2026. A regulated demolition follows an order. An asbestos survey comes first, then the Illinois EPA notice, then licensed abatement for any asbestos found, then the city permit. Read how a job runs in [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 Springfield, Illinois? Older than Columbia, Missouri, where 28.8% were built before 1980. About 44.6% of Springfield’s 57,799 housing units were built before 1970, and 61.5% before 1980, per the 2024 American Community Survey. Sangamon County overall is 59.4% before 1980. Area Built before 1970 Built before 1980 Springfield, Illinois 44.6% 61.5% Sangamon County, Illinois 41.7% 59.4% 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 Springfield, Illinois? Lead paint is a risk in older homes. Illinois Department of Public Health licenses lead abatement contractors, supervisors, inspectors, risk assessors and workers. Do not scrape, sand or burn old paint yourself. The federal [RRP rule](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/rrp-rule) covers paid work that disturbs paint in pre-1978 housing. Read about [lead-based paint](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/lead-based-paint) 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. Mold after a leak or flood is a common reason to call. 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 drying the source comes before any cleanup. Learn the term [mold remediation](https://www.aes-stl.com/glossary/mold-remediation). ## What did the city’s water utility say about PFAS? City Water, Light and Power sampled 29 PFAS chemicals in 2023 under EPA’s fifth unregulated contaminant monitoring rule. Its water quality report does not print the results. It lists a contact for anyone who wants them. 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 Springfield, Illinois 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 99 road miles from the AES office? Send details early and plan the notice period into the schedule. A Springfield, Illinois job needs the same steps as any regulated 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.** Illinois EPA asks for the form 10 working days before a regulated project starts. 4. **Line up the city steps.** The city wants proof of the notice and of utility disconnection before a demolition permit. 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 Springfield, Illinois 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 Springfield, Illinois? Yes. AES takes projects within 300 miles of its St. Louis office. Springfield, Illinois is about 89 miles away in a straight line and about 99 by road, a free-flow estimate. The office is in St. Louis, so plan lead time. Call (314) 865-2662 or use the quote form to confirm timing. ### Is AES licensed for asbestos work in Illinois? AES is licensed for asbestos work in Missouri and Illinois, per its 2024 capabilities statement. Illinois Department of Public Health licenses asbestos contractors. ### Who gets the asbestos notice in Springfield, Illinois? Illinois EPA is the delegated authority for the federal asbestos rule in Illinois. It asks for the notification form 10 working days before a regulated demolition or renovation project, with a $150 fee, as of November 2026. Check the Illinois EPA page for the current form. ### Do I need a demolition permit in Springfield, Illinois? Yes, the city runs a permit through its Office of Public Works, Building & Zoning. Every demolition permit needs proof of notice to Illinois EPA, and the city wants written proof that utilities are disconnected. Apply at 300 S. 7th Street, Room 304. Confirm current steps with the city. ### How old are homes in Springfield, Illinois? Fairly old. About 44.6% of Springfield homes were built before 1970 and 61.5% before 1980, from 57,799 housing units in the 2024 American Community Survey. Sangamon County is 59.4% before 1980. Check your own build year before you renovate. ### Has PFAS been tested in Springfield's water? City Water, Light and Power sampled 29 PFAS chemicals in 2023 under EPA's fifth unregulated contaminant rule. Its water quality report does not print the results. It gives a contact to request them. ## 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 Springfield, Illinois](https://router.project-osrm.org/route/v1/driving/-90.233935,38.599770;-89.646426,39.799356?overview=false) 2. [U.S. Census Bureau: ACS 2024 1-year, table B25034 (Springfield and Sangamon County)](https://api.censusreporter.org/1.0/data/show/latest?table_ids=B25034&geo_ids=16000US1772000,05000US17167) 3. [Illinois EPA: Asbestos](https://epa.illinois.gov/topics/air-quality/asbestos.html) 4. [Illinois EPA: delegated authority](https://epa.illinois.gov/topics/air-quality/asbestos.html) 5. [Illinois Department of Public Health: Asbestos](https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/environmental-health-protection/asbestos) 6. [Illinois Department of Public Health: lead abatement licensure](https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/environmental-health-protection/lead-poisoning-prevention/abatement-mitigation-licensure.html) 7. [City of Springfield Office of Public Works: demolition notice](https://springfield.il.us/Departments/PublicWorks/Forms/DemolitionNotice2025.pdf) 8. [City of Springfield Office of Public Works: utility disconnection](https://springfield.il.us/Departments/PublicWorks/Forms/DemolitionNotice2025.pdf) 9. [City of Springfield Office of Public Works: Building & Zoning address](https://springfield.il.us/Departments/PublicWorks/Forms/DemolitionNotice2025.pdf) 10. [City Water, Light and Power: water quality report](https://www.cwlp.com/wqr) 11. [Advanced Environmental Services: 2024 capabilities statement](https://www.aes-stl.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-CAPABILITIES-STATEMENT.pdf) 12. [Missouri DNR: Asbestos contractor registrations](https://dnrservices.mo.gov/env/apcp/asbestos/contractors/index.php) Checked against the sources above on November 2, 2026. 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