Asbestos pipe and boiler insulation removal
Old white or grey pipe wrap, plaster-like elbows and boiler jackets are among the most common asbestos materials in New York and New Jersey buildings. We remove them so your plumber or heating contractor can get to work.
- Licensed in New York & New Jersey
- NYC DEP-certified investigators
- EPA-certified lead professionals
- Fully insured, COIs on request
- Free in-person estimates
Asbestos pipe insulation was standard on steam and hot-water heating systems through the 1970s: corrugated “air-cell” wrap, chalky magnesia block, and hard plaster-like fittings on elbows, tees and valves. When it’s damaged, or when pipes need to be cut, moved or replaced, it has to come off first.
What’s included
- Glovebag removal for short runs and fittings, with little disruption
- Full containment for long runs, risers and boiler rooms
- Filing and notifications when the quantity requires it
- Independent air monitoring and clearance
- Licensed disposal
- Optional reinsulation with non-asbestos material, so the heating season isn’t interrupted
When people call us
- Boiler and heating system replacement
- Plumbing work that cuts or moves old pipes
- Damaged or crumbling pipe wrap in a basement
- Opening walls or ceilings with riser pipes
- Converting a basement into living space
- Pre-sale cleanup of an older house
How pipe jobs are measured
Pipe jobs are priced by linear foot, plus the number of fittings, pipe diameter and access. In NYC, small amounts can be handled as a minor project without a DEP ACP-7, and anything more is filed with DEP. Larger jobs elsewhere in New York and in New Jersey follow state notification and permit rules. We handle all of it.
What it costs
Price depends on length, fittings, access (crawlspaces and risers take longer) and whether you want reinsulation. A single damaged elbow and a full boiler room are very different jobs, and we do both.
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
Send a photo and a rough length
Linear feet of pipe and the number of elbows or fittings.
Estimate
Many pipe jobs can be quoted from photos. Boiler rooms and long runs get a free in-person estimate.
Removal
Glovebags or full containment, depending on the job.
Clearance and reinsulation
Air clearance, then optional reinsulation so you’re ready for heat.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if my pipe insulation is asbestos?
If it’s old wrap on heating pipes and was installed before about 1980, assume it might be and have it tested. A couple of samples give you the answer.
Can you remove just the damaged section?
Often yes. Spot removal or repair is possible for small damaged areas, depending on the condition of the rest.
Will I lose heat?
We schedule around your heating needs and can reinsulate right after removal.
Do you work in occupied buildings?
Yes. Glovebag methods let us remove short runs with minimal disruption to residents.
Should removal happen before the boiler is replaced?
Yes. Coordinate with your heating contractor and we’ll go in first.
Do you do whole boiler rooms?
Yes, including boilers, tanks, breeching and every pipe in the room.
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.