Alright Seattle, the backpacks are back. The lunchboxes have returned. And so have the frantic parents trying to figure out how a glue stick costs $9. Welcome to back-to-school season—where structure, schedules, and caffeine addiction collide.
Now while everyone else is focused on algebra homework and getting to soccer practice on time, let’s talk about something that should be on the school supply list but never is: asbestos removal.
You heard me. Asbestos.
The thing nobody wants to think about until it’s literally in their lungs.
Because whether it’s a school building, a daycare, an office that used to be a school building, or a home built when shag carpet was considered a good idea—there’s a good chance asbestos is hanging around like that one teacher who just refuses to retire.
You know what’s scarier than kids bringing home head lice? Kids bringing home airborne carcinogens because the building they’re learning multiplication in was built during the Cold War.
Look—we’re not saying every building in Seattle is an asbestos time bomb. But if it was built before 1980 and no one’s checked it out since then? There’s a decent chance it’s hiding behind the walls like, “Psst... I’m still here. Just waiting for a little renovation project to set me free!”
This is where R & M Asbestos & Demolition steps in.
We’re the team that shows up before the school nurse needs to hand out N95 masks.
We provide certified asbestos removal services in Seattle, and we’re not just talking about tossing a mask on and ripping out ceiling tiles. We’re talking full-scale, licensed, legal, and lab-tested asbestos mitigation. It’s the adult version of extra credit, but for your lungs.
Let’s break it down. Asbestos is a fibrous mineral that used to be everywhere. People loved this stuff like it was avocado toast. They put it in:
Insulation
Floor tiles
Ceiling tiles
Pipes
Wallboard
Popcorn ceilings (the worst kind of ceiling and snack)
Why? Because it was fire-resistant and cheap.
Why is it bad? Because once it gets into the air, it stays there. And once it gets into your body, it stays there too—and not in the good “stays there” way, like pizza and good memories.
If you’re managing or renovating a property in Seattle this fall—especially schools, offices, or homes older than the internet—you need a professional asbestos inspection before you start any work.
Asbestos isn’t seasonal—it’s just sneaky.
At R & M Asbestos & Demolition, we don’t just show up with a vacuum and vibes. We’re fully licensed and trained for:
Asbestos inspection
Asbestos testing
Asbestos abatement
Asbestos remediation
Certified asbestos removal
Emergency asbestos removal
Commercial and residential asbestos removal
Safe asbestos disposal (yes, that’s a real thing—we don’t just dump it in a bin marked “sketchy stuff”)
Our team uses top-of-the-line equipment and follows state and federal regulations like they’re commandments. You want clean air? We’ll get it done. You want peace of mind? We’ll hand-deliver it.
We’ve removed asbestos from houses, schools, apartment buildings, offices, you name it. Heck, we’ve even handled asbestos and lead removal for some real fixer-uppers.
You know how it goes. Someone decides to update the school bathroom or turn that old attic into a trendy yoga studio, and suddenly everyone’s coughing and googling “why does my throat feel like it’s full of construction dust?”
That’s because too many people skip the asbestos check.
It’s like skipping breakfast and wondering why you yelled at your barista.
Before you rip up those floors or cut into those walls, call us. We’ll come in, inspect the place, and if we find asbestos, we’ll take care of it—safely, efficiently, and without causing a scene.
Here’s how it works when you go with R & M:
Step 1: Testing & Inspection
We test the materials, check the air quality, and confirm if asbestos is present. No assumptions. We’re not guessing with your lungs.
Step 2: Containment
We seal off the area tighter than your mom sealing up leftovers. Negative air pressure, HEPA filters, full containment. We keep the bad stuff locked down.
Step 3: Removal
We carefully remove all asbestos materials using safety-certified tools and gear. Our team’s in suits that say “We take this seriously,” not “We’re about to power wash your driveway.”
Step 4: Disposal
We don’t leave it in your trash can like it’s a pizza box. We dispose of asbestos at certified hazardous waste facilities. Legal. Safe. Clean.
Step 5: Clearance Testing
We retest the area to make sure it’s safe. Not just “it looks fine” safe—certified clean.
It’s a new school year. A new season. Time for a fresh start. That means making sure the buildings we live, work, and learn in aren’t secretly poisoning us with leftover 20th-century construction materials.
You don’t have to be paranoid. But you should be proactive. Especially if:
You’re planning a remodel
You’re managing an older commercial property
You’ve got kids in a school building older than disco
You want to rent out a unit and need it up to code
You’re just tired of wondering “what IS that stuff in the ceiling?”
Call R & M Asbestos & Demolition.
Our team is here Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, ready to inspect, test, and remove asbestos from Seattle properties the right way.
📞 (206) 788-6312
🧯 Fully licensed
🌎 Serving Seattle and surrounding areas
😤 Breathing freely never goes out of style
Back-to-school season shouldn’t come with a side of side effects. Let’s clean the slate, clean the space, and kick asbestos to the curb where it belongs.
R & M Asbestos & Demolition—we’re not just certified, we’re Seattle-certified.
Give us a call and let’s get the air cleared.