Before you can safely tear down or remodel an older property, you must deal with hidden dangers — asbestos, lead paint, PCB ballasts, mercury lamps, mold, or other regulated materials. Rocky Demolition is Colorado’s trusted partner for hazardous material surveys, safe abatement, regulatory filing, and disposal, fully integrated with your demolition or renovation project.
Serving homeowners, GCs, municipalities, and developers in Denver, Aurora, Arvada, Colorado Springs, and beyond, we pair licensed abatement crews with in-house demolition pros — so your entire project flows under one trusted contract.
| What We Handle | Asbestos • Lead paint • PCB light ballasts • Mercury thermostats • Mold contamination |
| Services Include | Hazardous survey • CDPHE Reg 8 filing • Abatement • Air clearance • Safe disposal |
| Team | Licensed supervisor • Certified air monitor • PE oversight (if structure demo linked) |
| Serving | Denver • Aurora • Arvada • CO Springs & statewide |
| Quote & File | 📞 720-442-1092 or Request a Quote |
Hazardous material coordination means surveying, identifying, safely removing, and disposing of regulated substances from a structure or jobsite before demolition or renovation. It’s mandatory under CDPHE Regulation 8, OSHA lead/silica laws, and various local health codes.
| Scenario | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Pre-1980s building | 80% chance of asbestos in drywall mud, floor tile, pipe wrap |
| Old lead paint | Common in windows, trim, exterior siding |
| Commercial fluorescents | PCB ballasts, mercury vapor tubes |
| Mold damage | After floods, leaks, or HVAC failures |
| Resale or refi | Lenders & buyers demand a clearance letter |
In Denver and Boulder, unpermitted or sloppy removal = huge fines plus shutdowns. Rocky’s licensed team clears that risk.
| Phase | What Happens | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Certified Survey | Licensed inspector samples suspect ACM, lead, PCB | Meets CDPHE Reg 8 |
| 2. Permit Filing | File abatement notice (10-day unless waived for hazard) | Legal — avoid $25k fines |
| 3. Build Containment | Negative-air machines, poly walls, decon chamber | No cross-contam in building |
| 4. Remove & Bag | Crew wears PPE, removes ACM/lead/PCB into sealed drums | Safe OSHA practice |
| 5. Final Air Test | Licensed air monitor does clearance sampling | Certifies air is safe |
| 6. Manifest & Haul | Licensed haz hauler takes waste to approved landfill | Required under state law |
| 7. Documentation | You get lab reports, air clearance, disposal tickets | Needed for permit closure & resale |
| Tool | Use |
|---|---|
| Negative-air machines | Maintains safe containment |
| HEPA vacuums | Collect fine fibers & dust |
| Air monitor & lab cassettes | Clearance samples for ACM or lead |
| Protective suits & respirators | OSHA/NIOSH-compliant |
| Sealed drums & liners | Legal transport of ACM, PCB, lead |
| Licensed haz hauler | Required for regulated waste |
| Factor | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Material type | Small ACM patch | Large multi-material site |
| Access | Easy open basement | Tight attic, crawlspace |
| Size (sf) | Small pipe wrap | Whole house drywall mud |
| Air sampling | Basic clearance | Multiple re-tests |
| Disposal volume | Few bags | Full 40-yd³ lined bin |
Ballpark:
• Small patch or tile: $800–$1,500
• Single room or pipe run: $2,000–$5,000
• Whole house gut w/ ACM: $6,000–$20,000
• Lead paint RRP: $3–$6/sf
👉 Line-item bid only after lab confirms scope.
| City/Agency | Rule | Rocky’s Role |
|---|---|---|
| CDPHE | Reg 8 Part B (Asbestos) | File notice, get waiver if hazard, deliver proof |
| EPA | RRP Rule (Lead) | Licensed lead-safe crew, disposal |
| OSHA | PPE, air sampling | Crew fully trained, daily log |
| Local city | Permit close-out | Show clearance cert before final sign-off |
| Material | Disposal |
|---|---|
| ACM | Bagged & buried in licensed lined landfill |
| Lead paint chips | Sealed & hauled under lead manifest |
| PCB ballasts | Certified e-waste recycler or special PCB dump |
| Mercury lamps | E-waste or licensed recycler |
| Mold debris | Double-bagged, normal C&D if dry post-clearance |
• 1960s ranch — 1,200 sf interior gut
• Pipe wrap, 9×9 floor tile, lead trim paint
• 10-day Reg 8 notice filed, air clearance passed 1st test
• Final disposal: 2 tons ACM + 180 lbs PCB ballast
• Full photo & manifest package delivered to GC
• Structure demo cleared same week, zero delays
✔ CDPHE & EPA licensed abatement partner
✔ Full E&O, pollution, and general liability insurance
✔ In-house PE oversight when demo overlaps
✔ Air test & final letter included — no hidden retest fees
✔ Everything: survey → removal → sign-off under one contract
📞 720-442-1092 or Request Hazardous Abatement Quote
Same-day site check. Fast lab turnaround. Full compliance.
Q: Can you remove asbestos same day?
No — CDPHE requires a 10-day notice unless the site is hazard-tagged, then we can file an emergency waiver.
Q: Will this add time to my demo?
Proper abatement can add days — but we coordinate it under one crew so your schedule stays tight.
Q: Who keeps the paperwork?
You get a PDF package with lab reports, disposal manifests, and air clearance — needed for resale or final building permit.
