Remtech Environmental

We serve Apex, where the deal moves fast.

Service AreaApex & Western Wake
Response Window60 to 90 minutes
VerificationNC-accredited abatement

Apex grew fast. The inspections kept up.

Remtech Environmental has worked across Apex for more than thirty years. The town has been one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the country for the past decade, and that growth shows up in our intake. A steady share of our Apex calls come from real-estate agents, attorneys, and inspectors working closing-window timelines on flagged ceilings, basement floor tile, and crawlspace moisture findings.

The housing stock layers two distinct construction eras inside one town footprint. The historic Salem Street core and surrounding mid-century neighborhoods carry pre-1980 asbestos exposure that turns up routinely in renovation and flip projects. The newer buildout west of Highway 55 brings the predictable failure patterns of 2000s and 2010s construction: HVAC condensate floods, behind-wall mold, builder-defect water claims.

We handle all of it. Asbestos abatement and pre-renovation surveys, mold remediation, water damage restoration, and full disaster response, with documentation built for the closing table and the insurance file.

What makes Apex different

A growth town with two housing histories.

Four patterns drive most of what we see across the Apex footprint, year after year.

01

A real-estate market that runs on inspection turnaround.

Apex consistently ranks among the fastest-growing towns in North Carolina, and the housing market reflects it. Listings move quickly, buyers expect clean inspection reports, and sellers expect documentation that holds up to lender scrutiny. A flagged popcorn ceiling, an old vinyl tile floor in a basement, or a crawlspace mold reading can stall a closing if the abatement and clearance paperwork isn't right. Most of our Apex calls come from real-estate agents, inspectors, and attorneys working a 30 to 45 day window, and our written scopes are built for exactly that timeline.

02

Mid-century housing alongside new construction.

The historic core around Salem Street and Center Street still holds pre-1980 homes where asbestos-containing floor tile, mastic, popcorn ceilings, and pipe insulation are routine findings. Salem Village, Haddon Hall, and the older Williams Pond sections layer in 1970s and 1980s construction with similar exposure profiles. Meanwhile the rapid 2000s and 2010s buildout west of Highway 55 — Bella Casa, The Peak at Salem Village, Reunion, Sweetwater — brings the newer-construction failure patterns: HVAC condensate floods, builder-defect water intrusion, and behind-wall mold from chronic flashing leaks. Two completely different diagnostic profiles inside the same town.

03

Flips and renovations drive abatement volume.

Apex's older neighborhoods see a steady share of investor flips, full-house renovations, and addition-and-remodel projects. Almost any disturbance of pre-1980 building materials triggers a pre-renovation asbestos survey requirement under EPA NESHAP, and we run those routinely before contractors break ground. Skipping the survey is a common shortcut and a common source of stop-work orders, fines, and emergency abatement costs that wipe out the renovation budget. We document in advance so the project moves cleanly.

04

Triangle weather hits Apex like everywhere else.

Convective summer storms, tropical-system rain bands, and winter freeze events drive the same emergency call patterns we see across western Wake County. Frozen supply lines in vacant flips, wind-driven rain through compromised flashing, and creek-adjacent flooding along Beaver Creek and the Apex Reservoir watershed are the recurring scenarios. Our 24/7 dispatch reaches Apex addresses inside 60 to 90 minutes for emergency response, with full extraction, containment, and stabilization equipment on the truck.

Why Remtech

Three decades of work across western Wake County.

30+
Years in business
1,000+
Projects completed
150+
Five-star reviews
EPA.
Accredited specialists

What our clients say about our environmental remediation services.

Real reviews from homeowners and contractors across North Carolina.

★★★★★
We bought a new to us 1964 home last December and to no surprise, we had asbestos popcorn ceilings. We decided to remove the ceilings altogether versus just scraping them. To complicate things even more, we had a plumbing leak in a room that had previously been encapsulated, so we had to deal with insurance to cover a portion of the asbestos removal. Rusty and the whole team at Remtech were such a help from the first moment we spoke! They were responsive, flexible, and knowledgeable. They helped us get insurance what they needed. They even worked with us to do the removal work while we had to be out of town. Asbestos removal and dealing with insurance, especially as we were brand new to the home, was incredibly stressful. Working with Remtech was the opposite – they were helpful and easy to work with that I barely had to think about the work being done. It was a nice break for my brain! They also did a great job. We came home to a CLEAN house with no ceilings! While I’m hoping we never have to go through such a big project again, I know we’d be able to handle it because we can rely on Remtech.

Kelley JonkoffNovember 29, 2022

★★★★★
Very fast, professional and responsive. Did floor asbestos abatement for our house for a very reasonable price and they were very quick to schedule to keep us within our very close timeline.

Andre DeRosbyNovember 4, 2022

★★★★★
As a General Contractor specializing in Bathroom & Kitchen remodel, we complete in excess of 250 bathroom upgrades each year. Regardless of our remodeling and construction experience and capabilities, when it comes to addressing the unforeseen hazardous and environmental conditions posed by mold, asbestos, and lead paints, we have a responsibility to our customers to partner with the best abatement specialist possible, and as proficient in abatement as we are kitchen and bath remodeling. Remtech has proven to be that reliable and trusted partner for both our customers and company. We highly recommend the Remtech Team.

Michael Kern, COO – The Bath ShopOctober 21, 2022

★★★★★
A few months ago I used Remtech Envir. to remove asbestos from the ceiling of my home, and to this day I’m still amazed with their service that I’ve been meaning to write a review, and today’s the day! The whole process went through so smoothly because of their professionalism, punctuality and care. At the end of each day I received an update from Rusty who was the project manager which was super helpful, and because of their expertise I knew the job was getting done correctly. There was a lot of asbestos to remove, and they showed up and delivered hard work to get it done within the time frame that was initially discussed. So grateful we used their services! I would highly recommend!

Margaret PereidaOctober 17, 2022

★★★★★
Our church basement flooded and the old asbestos tiles curled up and had to be removed. Jeff Brewer came over to look at our problem, explained what they would do. He furnished a quote very quickly with a fair price. After checking with two other companies, Jeff’s instructive conversation, ease of manner, willingness to help and a fair price won him the work. As a former contractor, I know how backed up companies can be in their schedule. He told us of a target time about 4-6 weeks off, which was fine. He called a couple of weeks later and had an opening in his schedule and wanted to come earlier. That was great. Their staff arrived on time and delivered a very quick, professional and clean project. This allowed us to get our Fellowship Hall floored and back in operating condition prior to the start of the school year. It is a pleasure to work with a company that communicates well and delivers their service in a superior way.

Larry SheltonSeptember 16, 2022

★★★★★
I have spoken with Bryan on many occasions about growth strategy. He has always been open to communicate. I look forward to future conversations.

Harley GroffSeptember 6, 2022

★★★★★
Remtech came in and did a removal of asbestos when our home developed a leak and the sheetrock ceiling had to be removed. Got right to work, kept us informed every step of the way and did a great job of cleaning up. Would use them again in a heart beat!!

Tim KaiserAugust 15, 2022

★★★★★
The cost was higher than expected, so I did not move forward at that time. I will use Remtech when I am ready to have the work done. They are very professional and take the time to answer any questions. The rep arrived on time, explained the process and provided the estimate. A very positive experience.

GregJuly 18, 2022

Neighborhoods we serve

From Salem Street to Bella Casa, the full Apex footprint.

Our supervisors recognize each Apex neighborhood by its construction era and its predictable failure points. That recognition is what shortens the diagnosis and the timeline.

Downtown ApexSalem StreetSalem VillageHaddon HallWilliams PondBella CasaThe Peak at Salem VillageReunionSweetwaterScotts MillShepherd's VineyardWellesleyHolland RidgeHunters CreekHighway 55 corridorWest Apex
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Tell us what the inspector flagged or what the renovation plan is. We will scope it, document it, and clear it on a real-estate timeline.

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