Asbestos floor tile and mastic removal
9x9 vinyl tiles in a kitchen, basement or hallway are one of the most common asbestos finds. We remove the tiles, then remove or encapsulate the mastic underneath, whichever suits your new floor.
- Licensed in New York & New Jersey
- NYC DEP-certified investigators
- EPA-certified lead professionals
- Fully insured, COIs on request
- Free in-person estimates
Vinyl-asbestos tile (VAT) was everywhere from the 1950s through the late 1970s, especially in 9-inch squares, and many 12x12 tiles and sheet linoleum from that era contain asbestos too. The black mastic underneath is tested separately: either the tile or the glue can be positive on its own.
What’s included
- Removal of the asbestos tiles under containment
- Mastic: chemical removal, or encapsulation under new flooring
- Filing and notifications when the size requires it
- Independent air monitoring and clearance
- Licensed disposal
- A clean, ready-to-install subfloor
When people call us
- Kitchen and bathroom remodels
- Finishing a basement
- Replacing hallway or lobby flooring
- Commercial and retail floor replacements
- Damaged or broken tiles
The mastic: remove or encapsulate?
The tiles themselves always come out. The black mastic left underneath can be removed chemically, or encapsulated (sealed) under your new floor. Encapsulation often costs less and works well under most new flooring. Full removal makes sense when you’re going down to bare concrete or your installer needs a completely clean surface. When either option works, we price both.
What it costs
Priced by square footage, the number of rooms, whether the mastic is removed or encapsulated, and any filing. Most kitchens and basements can be quoted from photos and room sizes.
Free in-person estimates
Many jobs can be quoted from photos and a report. When a job needs to be seen, we come out and estimate it for free, anywhere in New York or New Jersey.
Every size of job
We handle the smallest jobs and the biggest, with the same care.
How it works
Room sizes and photos
Square footage and a photo of the floor.
Estimate
Quoted from photos, or a free in-person estimate.
Remove or encapsulate
Whichever suits your new floor and budget.
Clearance
Air clearance and paperwork.
Frequently asked questions
Are 12x12 tiles asbestos too?
Sometimes. Pre-1980s 12x12 tiles can contain asbestos as well, so test before you remove them.
Can the mastic stay under my new floor?
Often yes. After the tiles are removed, the mastic can be encapsulated under new flooring instead of stripped. Some co-ops and condos have their own rules.
How long does removal take?
A typical kitchen or basement takes one to two days on site.
Can I break up the tiles myself?
We strongly advise against it. Breaking, sanding or scraping asbestos tile releases fibers into the home.
Do you do large commercial floors?
Yes, from small kitchens to whole store and office floors.
We serve New York and New Jersey
New York
Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island, Westchester, the Hudson Valley and upstate.
(347) 394-4411
New Jersey
Every county, from North Jersey (Bergen, Hudson, Essex) to Central Jersey (Monmouth, Ocean) and South Jersey.
(908) 271-8485
Tell us what you’re dealing with.
One call or a quick online request gets you a clear quote, or a free in-person estimate when the job needs one. We serve New York and New Jersey alike.