Asbestos Abatement in Edmonton
Makki Abatement provides certified asbestos abatement in Edmonton for homeowners, landlords, general contractors, and commercial property managers. We remove asbestos-containing materials under full containment, document every step, and hand over clearance results so your renovation, sale, or demolition can proceed.
Edmonton's mature neighbourhoods were largely built between the 1950s and 1980s, when asbestos was common in drywall joint compound, textured ceilings, vinyl floor tile, and heating duct wrap. With infill redevelopment and deep renovations increasing across the city, these materials are being disturbed more often, and removal must follow the Alberta Asbestos Abatement Manual.
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Asbestos materials we remove in Edmonton homes
The most common asbestos-containing materials in Edmonton houses are:
- Drywall joint compound: The taping mud in walls and ceilings finished before 1990 frequently contains chrysotile asbestos.
- Vermiculite attic insulation: Loose, pebble-like insulation found in many post-war bungalow attics, often contaminated with asbestos.
- Textured and stipple ceilings: Friable finishes that release fibres easily when scraped, drilled, or water-damaged.
- Vinyl floor tile and sheet flooring: Including the black mastic adhesive underneath.
- Duct wrap, furnace insulation, and pipe lagging: Common in basements and mechanical rooms of older homes.
Commercial and pre-demolition abatement
For commercial buildings and redevelopment sites, we coordinate abatement around tenants, trades, and demolition schedules. Typical Edmonton scopes include removing mechanical insulation and floor tile in mid-century office buildings, clearing warehouses in older industrial areas before tenant improvements, and completing full pre-demolition abatement on infill lots so the demolition contractor can proceed.
We can schedule after-hours or phased work to keep occupied buildings operating while containment is active.
Our Edmonton abatement process
Every project follows Alberta OHS Code Part 4 and the Alberta Asbestos Abatement Manual:
- Confirm the materials: We start from an existing hazardous materials report or complete asbestos testing in Edmonton first.
- Classify the work: Each task is classified as low, moderate, or high risk, which sets the containment and protective equipment required.
- Notify and contain: We file the required Alberta OHS notification, seal the work area with polyethylene barriers, and run negative air with HEPA filtration.
- Remove and package: Materials are wetted, removed, double-bagged, labelled, and sealed for transport to an approved facility.
- Clean and clear: The area is HEPA-vacuumed and wet-wiped, then air clearance samples confirm fibre levels before containment comes down.
Cold-weather abatement in Edmonton
Edmonton winters bring long stretches of extreme cold, which affects abatement planning. Negative-air machines exhaust heated air, so we plan make-up heat to keep the work area and the rest of the building at safe temperatures, protect water lines used for wetting and decontamination from freezing, and keep sealed waste secure until pickup. This lets winter renovations and demolitions stay on schedule.
Why choose Makki Abatement in Edmonton
We are expanding to Edmonton with the same team and standards that serve our asbestos abatement clients across the Calgary region:
- Certified crews: Workers and supervisors trained under Alberta asbestos requirements.
- One contractor: Testing, abatement, mould removal, and selective demolition from one team.
- Complete documentation: Notifications, air results, and waste manifests for your permit, insurer, or buyer.
- Clear pricing: A written scope and quote based on confirmed lab results.
Permits & compliance in Edmonton
Submittals cover City of Edmonton renovation and demolition permit requirements, Alberta OHS Code Part 4, and Alberta Asbestos Abatement Manual. We apply lessons from How an Edmonton project runs to align inspectors, hygienists, and disposal partners before work begins.
- City of Edmonton renovation and demolition permit requirements
- Alberta OHS Code Part 4
- Alberta Asbestos Abatement Manual
FAQ: Asbestos Abatement in Edmonton
How much does asbestos abatement cost in Edmonton?
Cost depends on the material, the quantity, and the level of containment required. Removing a small area of flooring costs far less than clearing vermiculite from an entire attic or drywall from a full floor. We provide a written quote after testing confirms what is present.
Can I stay in my Edmonton home during asbestos removal?
For small, well-contained jobs you can often stay in the unaffected part of the house. For larger jobs such as attic vermiculite or whole-floor drywall removal, we usually recommend staying elsewhere until clearance is confirmed.
Do you handle asbestos removal before a house demolition in Edmonton?
Yes. We complete pre-demolition abatement so the demolition contractor can proceed, and we provide the clearance and disposal documentation they and the permit reviewer will expect.
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