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Licensed Environmental Services in Kirkwood, MO.
Serving Kirkwood's historic homes with licensed lead abatement, asbestos removal, and mold remediation, backed by bonded, dual-state credentials.
Environmental Hazards in Kirkwood's Older Homes
Kirkwood's Victorian-era and early-twentieth-century homes along streets such as Argonne Drive and Woodbine Avenue routinely turn up lead paint, asbestos floor tiles, and original pipe insulation during renovation work. Earth's Solutions Environmental handles these discoveries with licensed lead abatement services built for occupied, architecturally significant properties.
Lead Abatement for Pre-1978 Properties
Lead-based paint is present on most pre-1978 surfaces in Kirkwood, including original window frames, porch columns, door trim, and exterior siding. Removal requires a licensed contractor following EPA RRP and state protocols. Lead Abatement
Mold Remediation and Treatment
Older homes with original plaster, basement masonry, and aging roof flashing are vulnerable to moisture intrusion that creates mold growth inside wall cavities before it becomes visible. Containment and source correction must happen together. Mold Remediation
Asbestos Abatement and Inspection
Asbestos-containing materials such as floor tiles, ceiling texture, duct insulation, and roof components are commonly disturbed during gut renovations of Kirkwood's early-twentieth-century homes. Testing before any demolition work is the required first step. Asbestos Services
Water Extraction and Damage Restoration
Aging drainage systems and older roof stock in Kirkwood's historic housing inventory can allow water intrusion that causes structural damage and secondary mold growth within 24 to 48 hours of an event. Water Damage Restoration
Homeowners and property managers alike can book a free on-site consultation before renovation begins.
Kirkwood's Historic Homes and Why Environmental Risk Is Higher Here
Kirkwood is one of St. Louis County's oldest incorporated suburbs, with a significant concentration of Victorian-era and early-twentieth-century homes along streets such as Argonne Drive and Woodbine Avenue. Many of these properties predate modern hazardous material regulations. Lead-based paint, asbestos-containing floor tiles, original pipe insulation, and roof components manufactured before the 1970s are commonly encountered during renovation and gut remodel projects in this community.
Homeowners renovating Kirkwood properties frequently discover hazardous materials during wall opening, flooring replacement, or HVAC work. In many cases, the materials are intact until disturbed, which is why inspection before demolition is required, not optional. Missouri and Illinois regulations governing renovation work in pre-1978 structures are specific about contractor licensing and containment requirements.
Earth's Solutions Environmental operates from 2815 Woodview Ct in Saint Louis, approximately 14 miles from Kirkwood's residential neighbourhoods. The business has been completing lead abatement and asbestos projects across St. Louis County since 2013, including work in the inner-ring suburb corridor where Kirkwood sits. View all service areas
Why Historic Home Owners in Kirkwood Trust Earth's Solutions Environmental
Earths Solutions Environmental Services LLC holds active lead abatement contractor licenses in both Missouri and Illinois and is fully bonded. Aree Riley founded the business in 2013 with over 20 years of hands-on field experience in lead abatement, asbestos removal, and environmental remediation. This is a family-owned, minority-owned, locally operated business, decisions are made by the people performing the work, not a distant office.
Working in architecturally significant occupied properties requires more than a license. It requires understanding how older construction is assembled, where legacy materials are typically located, and how to contain and remove hazards without damaging original millwork, plaster, or structural elements that cannot be easily replaced. Earth's Solutions Environmental has completed remediation projects in Kirkwood and throughout the south and southwest St. Louis County corridor on properties that are both occupied and architecturally important to their owners.
"In a house that's 100 years old, you're not just managing a hazmat job. You're working around original trim that can't be replaced, plaster that cracks if you push too hard, and families who are still living there while the work gets done. The containment and the care have to match the building. That's what we bring to every Kirkwood job."
Aree Riley, Founder — Earths Solutions Environmental Services LLC, Saint Louis, MO
Lead Paint and Asbestos in Kirkwood Homes — Questions Answered
What surfaces in a Kirkwood Victorian home are most likely to contain lead paint?
Lead-based paint is most commonly found on original wood surfaces, including window frames, door trim, porch columns, exterior siding, and stair railings, in homes built before 1978. In pre-1920 Kirkwood properties, deteriorating paint on these surfaces is the primary trigger for an abatement assessment. A licensed inspector tests suspect surfaces before any removal begins.
Do I need asbestos testing before renovating a Kirkwood home built in the 1920s?
Yes. Any structure built before approximately 1980 should be tested for asbestos-containing materials before demolition, wall opening, or flooring removal begins. In a 1920s Kirkwood home, floor tiles, ceiling texture, plaster base coats, and pipe insulation are common sources. Disturbing these without proper containment is a regulatory violation, not just a health risk.
Can lead abatement be done while my family is still living in the house?
In most cases, occupants cannot be present in the active work area during abatement. Depending on scope, you may need to vacate part or all of the property. Earth's Solutions will give you the specific displacement requirements in writing before work begins, based on the abatement plan, so you can make the right arrangements.
How long does lead abatement typically take in a historic Kirkwood property?
A single room or contained area generally takes one to three days. Older properties with multiple affected surfaces, original exterior siding, or full component replacement involved take longer. Timeline is provided in the written abatement plan before work begins. Post-abatement clearance testing must pass before occupants return, that step cannot be skipped.
Does Earth's Solutions have experience working in occupied historic homes?
Yes. Earth's Solutions Environmental has completed remediation work in occupied, architecturally significant residential properties across Kirkwood and the broader St. Louis County inner-ring suburb corridor. The approach on older properties accounts for original materials that cannot be easily replaced, plaster, millwork, original trim, and containment is set up accordingly before any disturbing work begins.
Earth's Solutions Environmental — Kirkwood Service Area
Licensed in Missouri and Illinois
Fully bonded
20+ years of field experience
Family-owned and minority-owned
Free on-site consultation for Kirkwood properties
~14 miles from 2815 Woodview Ct, Saint Louis
Call (314) 299-0020 Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM, or request a free consultation online.
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Schedule a Free On-Site Consultation in Kirkwood, MO
Kirkwood's pre-1920 homes often hide lead paint and asbestos behind original trim, plaster, and flooring. Our free on-site visit is a no-obligation first step, and we're Missouri-licensed and about 14 miles away. We serve Kirkwood residential properties Monday through Friday.
