Asbestos Plaster Removal

The plaster on your walls shows white fibers when you scrape it for painting. Those thick layers on the ceiling have that rough, textured look from the 1960s when they mixed asbestos right into the plaster. Central Insulation Systems handles asbestos plaster removal across Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana.

Why You Can Trust Us

Asbestos plaster shows up in buildings from the 1940s through early 1980s. You'll find it on interior walls and ceilings where they mixed asbestos fibers directly into the wet plaster for fire resistance. The plaster looks thick and rough, often with a bumpy texture that's different from smooth modern drywall. When you scrape it or sand it, white fibers become visible in the material.

You can't do normal renovation work with asbestos plaster in place. Drywall contractors won't touch it and painters back out once they see the fibers. Every repair or remodel project stops until someone removes the plaster safely. The room stays off-limits for any work that might disturb the surface.

Central Insulation Systems seals the work area with plastic sheeting and sets up negative air pressure to contain any fibers. Crews wet down all surfaces before removal to keep dust from going airborne. Central Insulation Systems hand-scrapes every section of plaster down to the base wall or ceiling structure. All waste gets bagged on-site and transported directly to an EPA-licensed disposal facility. New drywall installation is separate if you want the walls finished.

You'll have clean walls and ceilings ready for normal construction work. Your contractors can bid the renovation without backing out. The air in those rooms will be safe and you'll have written clearance testing to prove it.

Our process

1. 1
   Seal the work area

   Central Insulation Systems seals off the room with plastic sheeting and negative air pressure.
2. 2
   Wet the plaster surfaces

   Crews spray all plaster with water to prevent fibers from becoming airborne during removal.
3. 3
   Hand-scrape all plaster

   Workers remove every layer of asbestos plaster using hand scrapers and specialized tools.
4. 4
   Clean and decontaminate

   The crew HEPA-vacuums all surfaces and wipes down the room before air testing.
5. 5
   Transport to licensed disposal

   All asbestos waste goes directly to an EPA-approved disposal facility with proper manifests.

Why Choose Us

• Licensed asbestos contractor in Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana
• Same crew on day one through final clearance testing
• Direct transport to EPA-approved disposal facilities
• Written clearance report before you re-enter the space

Our Work

Multiple Projects

Asbestos RemovalAthens, OhOhio University

Central Insulation systems has been working with Ohio university for the last three decades various asbestos removal and environmental projects.

Multiple Projects

Asbestos RemovalCincinnatiUniversity of Cincinnati

Central Insulation systems has done multiple projects with the University of Cincinnati for over three decades. Notably we worked on the DAAP renovation, the stadium renovation and 10+ other projects across the campus along with having a contract to do small projects when they are needed quickly.

The Ohio State University "The Horseshoe" Stadium Expansion

Asbestos RemovalColumbusThe Ohio State University

Removed underground asbestos pipe insulation from the stadium and under the field. 2 year project with multiple phase involved.

Trusted by Government Agencies, Universities & Major Corporations

Our team

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Nicole Roszell

Operations Administrator

Steve Kirby

Founder/CEO

Steve founded Central Insulation Systems in 1988 as a privately owned company serving the Cincinnati, Ohio area from its original location on Central Parkway. What started as a small company quickly expanded as demand grew for high-quality insulation, environmental services, and licensed asbestos removal. Fun Fact: Steve was in the first training class in Ohio to receive a license for asbestos removal.

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