Frequently Asked Questions

Utah’s decontamination standard is 1.0 microgram of methamphetamine per 100 square centimeters (1.0 µg/100 cm²). Any test result above that level triggers the requirement to decontaminate. Results at or below 1.0 don’t require decontamination, though an owner can still choose to clean.

Not until it has been decontaminated. A property over the limit can’t be legally occupied or sold until it is remediated by a certified decontamination specialist. Many lenders also won’t finance a home with a positive test until the work is done.

The work must be led by a decontamination specialist certified through the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, which publishes a list of certified contractors. The local health department then reviews the results before the property is released. AES is a Utah-certified decontamination specialist and handles testing, health department work plans, cleanup and clearance paperwork.

It depends on the county. Cache, Box Elder and Rich counties are served by the Bear River Health Department. Weber and Morgan counties are served by the Weber-Morgan Health Department, and Davis County by the Davis County Health Department. AES prepares the work plan and coordinates with the department that has jurisdiction.

We start by removing trash and contaminated porous materials such as carpet and pad. The HVAC system is cleaned first under negative air, and openings are sealed. Then every testable surface, including walls, ceilings, floors, cabinets, fixtures, fan blades and the tops of doors and trim, is washed several times. Post-decontamination testing confirms the property is at or below the state standard.

Many units are cleaned and cleared in one to two weeks, depending on size, contamination level and how quickly lab results come back. Your estimate includes a timeline for your property.

Hard, non-porous items can often be cleaned. Porous items such as carpet, mattresses and upholstered furniture hold residue and are usually removed. We go over what can be kept before work begins.

Under Utah’s rules, the property owner is responsible for the cost of testing and decontamination, and the state does not reimburse it. Some insurance policies cover meth contamination and some exclude it, so call your agent before work starts.

Utah’s Disclosure of Methamphetamine Contaminated Property Act (Utah Code 57-27-201) requires an owner or landlord who knows a property is currently contaminated to disclose it in a sale, lease or other transaction. Talk with a real estate attorney or agent about your situation.

No. Utah’s health guidance says a single set of test results can’t show when a home became contaminated or which occupant caused it.

Stop re-leasing the unit, call us for a decontamination estimate, and expect to work with your local health department on the work plan and clearance. We schedule testing, cleanup and post-testing so the unit can get back on the market quickly.

The EPA says that if the moldy area is less than about 10 square feet (roughly a 3 ft by 3 ft patch), you can usually handle it yourself. Larger areas, mold that keeps coming back, mold in heating and cooling systems, and mold after sewage or major water damage are jobs for a professional.

The EPA’s home guidance is to scrub mold off hard surfaces with detergent and water and dry them completely. Bleach doesn’t fix the moisture problem that let mold grow, and porous materials such as ceiling tiles and carpet that become moldy may have to be thrown away.

Visible mold usually doesn’t need a test to confirm it’s there. Testing helps when you smell mold but can’t find it, when you need documentation for a sale or rental, and after remediation to confirm the cleanup worked. Air samples should be compared with an outdoor sample taken at the same time.

Indoor moisture causes it, whatever the weather outside. Common sources here are plumbing leaks, roof leaks and ice dams, condensation in basements and attics, swamp coolers, poorly vented bathrooms, and sprinkler or snowmelt water against the foundation.

Not in most cases. Many jobs can be handled without major demolition. When drywall, insulation or carpet is soaked or heavily colonized, removal is the reliable fix, and we show you why before anything is cut out.

It depends on the cause and your policy. Mold from a sudden covered event, like a burst pipe, is more likely to be covered than mold from a long-term leak or humidity. Check your policy and call your agent early.

Fix the leak and dry wet materials as soon as possible, ideally within 24 to 48 hours. If you already see or smell mold, call us for testing and remediation.

Police, coroners and medical examiners don’t clean the scene. The family or property owner arranges cleanup. AES handles unattended death, trauma and crime scene cleanup, including blood and bodily fluid removal, disinfection and odor removal, with discreet crews.

Many homeowners and landlord insurance policies cover biohazard cleanup, so check with your agent. If a crime was involved, the Utah Office for Victims of Crime (801-238-2360) can tell you what help may be available. We provide documentation for insurance claims.

We don’t recommend it. Blood and bodily fluids can carry bloodborne pathogens, and they often soak into carpet, pad and subfloor well beyond what you can see. Professional cleanup uses protective equipment, disinfection and proper disposal of contaminated materials.

Yes. We clean out and sanitize hoarding situations, including homes with biohazards, sewage or strong odors. Our crews are discreet and treat families with care.

We serve North Salt Lake and north, including Layton, Ogden, Brigham City, Tremonton, Logan and the rest of Cache Valley, and Preston, Idaho. Commercial snow removal covers Logan, Nibley and Smithfield.

Yes. Asset Environmental Services is a licensed general contractor and a Utah-certified decontamination specialist, and has served Northern Utah since 2016.

We don’t offer fire and smoke damage restoration, water damage restoration as a standalone service, or asbestos abatement.

Yes. Call (435) 764-2400 or email alisonaesoffice@gmail.com and we’ll set up a time to look at your property.

Yes. We offer commercial snow plowing and salting on seasonal contracts for businesses and select residential properties in Logan, Nibley and Smithfield.