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Duluth, MNTwin Ports work. Northland experience.

ACCT has supported Duluth homeowners, healthcare facilities, schools and commercial projects with asbestos, lead, mold and ICRA services since 1987, based just up the hill in Cloquet.

Since 1987Serving the Duluth area
Built for Duluth's building stock

Hillside homes. Harbor-front facilities. One disciplined team.

Duluth's terrain and building age create real project variety— ACCT plans around both.

From Congdon and Hunters Park's older housing stock to Central Hillside multi-family buildings, downtown commercial space and the healthcare and education campuses along the hillside, Duluth's properties span a wide range of ages and construction types. ACCT works directly with Duluth homeowners, general contractors, facility managers and infection-prevention teams to plan asbestos, lead, mold and ICRA-sensitive work around the realities of each property—steep lots, occupied buildings and coordination with other trades.

Duluth's climate and lake-effect weather also mean water intrusion and moisture damage are recurring concerns for both older homes and commercial buildings near the harbor. When flooding, roof leaks or plumbing failures create mold growth, ACCT coordinates containment and remediation the same way it approaches asbestos and lead work—starting with the actual conditions on site rather than assumptions about the building's age or type.

Older-home asbestos and lead surveys
Healthcare and clinical ICRA containment
Downtown and harbor-front commercial projects
Storm and water-damage mold response
150+ combined yearsCertified staff experience
Since 1987Environmental control
Licensed & insuredProfessional protection
20 minutes awayACCT's Cloquet home base
Verified Duluth project

A clear plan for a 115-year-old Duluth home

A Duluth homeowner asked ACCT to evaluate a century-old property for suspected asbestos and lead concerns before renovation work began.

ACCT thoroughly inspected what we had and laid out a clear plan to renew and improve our mitigation. The job was done completely, on time and was very affordable.

Andrew N.Duluth homeowner

Testimonial published on ACCT's site. Individual project scopes and results vary by property.

Commercial abatement project supporting Duluth-area institutions
Institutional coverage

A long-running partner for St. Louis County

ACCT has supported St. Louis County—Duluth's home county and the seat of county government—with asbestos work since before 2013, alongside contractors and facility teams across the Duluth area.

“They are competitive with their pricing, have great communication, and adhere to the timelines set forth.”
Ryan Logan, Senior Planner St. Louis County Planning & Community Development
Service coverage

Every discipline, available across Duluth.

Each service page explains how ACCT approaches the work and what to prepare before the crew arrives.

Asbestos abatement containment work
01 / Asbestos

Asbestos Abatement

Controlled removal for renovation, demolition and occupied Duluth properties.

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Lead hazard control work
02 / Lead

Lead Abatement

Lead-hazard control for Duluth's older homes and renovation projects.

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Healthcare infection control containment
04 / ICRA

Infection Control

ICRA support for Duluth-area healthcare and senior-care facilities.

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Duluth questions

What Duluth property owners ask

Local context for the first conversation.

Does Duluth's housing age affect asbestos and lead risk?
Much of Duluth's housing stock was built well before the 1978 federal ban on residential lead-based paint, and many older homes and commercial buildings also used asbestos-containing materials common to that era. Age alone does not confirm either hazard—testing and a property-specific review are the reliable way to know.
Does ACCT work in Duluth neighborhoods like Congdon, Hunters Park or Central Hillside?
Yes. ACCT serves homeowners and property teams across Duluth's neighborhoods, from older hillside homes to downtown and harbor-front commercial buildings.
What is the Twin Ports?
The Twin Ports refers to Duluth, MN and Superior, WI—two port cities on opposite sides of the St. Louis River estuary that share a harbor, economy and much of their building history. ACCT serves both cities from its Cloquet base.
What should I have ready before contacting ACCT about a Duluth property?
Share the property address, approximate building age, any existing survey or test results, photos if available, and your project timeline.
Does ACCT handle mold from Duluth's lake-effect weather and water damage?
Yes. Roof leaks, plumbing failures and flooding are common triggers for mold growth in Duluth's older homes and harbor-area commercial buildings. ACCT scopes containment and remediation around the actual moisture source and affected materials, not just the visible growth.