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Hazardous Material Decontamination Services
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Hazardous Material Decontamination Services Global Overview
Definition
Summary
Hazardous material decontamination services refer to professional cleaning and removal of hazardous substances or contaminants from an area, equipment, or personnel. Local, regional, and national suppliers perform site investigation, decontamination, structure rehabilitation, demolition and decommissioning of residential and nonresidential structures. The key buyers of hazardous material decontamination services include construction firms, industrial firms, and government entities.
This Report Includes:
- Radioactive Decontamination
- Asbestos Removal or Encapsulation
- Lead-Based Paint Abatement or Encapsulation
- Mold Abatement
- Carbon-Based Filtration
Not in this Report:
- Environmental Cleanup
- Restoration Services
- Janitorial Services
Global Hazardous Material Decontamination Services Procurement Trends
Discover the top international trends affecting procurement in the global Hazardous Material Decontamination Services market.
Warning Trends
Tariffs could negatively impact the cleaning equipment and supplies sector
- The Trump Administration’s reciprocal tariffs, which apply general tariff rate increases to most leading US trade partners, are set to take effect on August 7, after the administration finalized the rates on August 1.
- According to CleanLink, increases in tariffs are expected to impact the cleaning equipment and supplies industry by raising the cost of manufacturing and, thus, the price of products. The tariff increase could also spark supply-chain disruptions, which could further put upward pressure on pricing if goods are in limited supply.
- China, a major exporter to the United States of many products in the cleaning equipment and supplies industry, faces a base tariff of 54.0%. Likewise, Germany, a major exporter of chemicals and cleaning products, and the rest of the European Union face a 15.0% tariff, which will raise the cost of imported cleaning supplies and manufacturers' operating costs, putting upward pressure on market prices.
- Canada and Mexico, major sources for a variety of cleaning equipment and supplies, will now face 35.0% and 25.0% tariff rates, respectively, for exports to the United States. These tariffs will make it more difficult for Mexican and Canadian suppliers to compete in the US market, driving up domestic prices and pressuring supply chains.
Neutral
Crude oil prices dip, but natural gas and fuel prices remain volatile in 2025
- Oil prices have been falling with the introduction of higher tariffs and the predicted decline in global demand. The OPEC+ group of countries also announced they would be unwinding production cuts and increasing their collective output target for May by 411,000 barrels per day.
- Trade wars, ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, and general unrest in the Middle East are causing uncertainty surrounding oil prices, which has led to volatility in prices. In the third week of May 2025, crude oil prices hit $63.67 per barrel, but volatility remains as geopolitical concerns remain.
- Natural gas prices rallied early in 2025 with colder-than-usual temperatures in the United States and high demand, topping out at $4.68/MMBtu in March. Prices have since fallen with the onset of trade wars and weakening demand projections to $3.64/MMBtu in the third week of May 2025.
- The national average of gasoline prices has been rising slightly due to refinery maintenance/outages and blending issues, hitting a national average of $3.15 per gallon in the third week of May 2025. However, gasoline futures have been volatile, falling due to fears of oversupply and deepening concerns about weakening demand with tariffs, but rising after trade deals.
Global Hazardous Material Decontamination Services Market - Suppliers by Region
| Country/Region | Number of Suppliers |
|---|---|
| #1 Europe | 36,800 |
| #2 China | 19,080 |
| #3 India | 15,545 |
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Average Cost of Hazardous Material Decontamination Services
United States
2026 Market Pricing$5.00 to $XXX.XX
per square footAverage Price
Prices in the Hazardous Material Decontamination Services market range from $5.00 to $XXX.XX, depending on Type of Treatment Required, Location, Specialized Services Needed and Level of Contamination. For example, lower prices are associated with Mold removal services ($10 to $30 per square foot), Lead paint removal ($1 to $20 per square foot) and Asbestos removal ($5 to $25 per square foot), whereas higher prices are associated with Radioactive substance decontamination.
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Hazardous Material Decontamination Services Category Price Trends
Pricing trends are indicated by the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during a set period of time. For the Hazardous Material Decontamination Services market, prices in the US have grown 3.8% from 2022 to 2025. Subscribers can access price trend forecasts, price driver projections and forward-looking cost structure data. Learn more
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Cost Analysis - Total Cost of Ownership for Hazardous Material Decontamination Services
Total cost of ownership is Medium in the Hazardous Material Decontamination Services market. The average cost of ownership differs depending on the contract but generally includes costs negotiated before the contract begins, costs billed during the contract period and unforeseen costs. For example, unforeseen costs in the form of Emergencies may raise the total cost of ownership unexpectedly.
Negotiated Before
Implementation
Other Fees
Unforeseen
Emergencies
Buyer Power in Procurement Negotiations
In 2026, buyer power amounts to -3.0 in the United States. Buyer power is most positively impacted by Recent Developments. It is most negatively impacted by Market Share Concentration. Subscribers can access details on eight other factors that impact buyer power. Learn more
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Supply Chain Risk
The average level of supply chain risk is assessed as Medium, which has a negative impact on buyer power. The level of supply chain risk is affected by industry volatility, barriers to entry, competition, import penetration, regulation and industry financial risk. Buyers in this market can mitigate procurement and supply chain management risks by monitoring risk levels for individual first and second tier suppliers:
1st
Tier Suppliers
- Waste Treatment & Disposal Service Providers
- Chemical Wholesalers
- Industrial Machinery & Equipment Wholesalers
- Fuel Dealers
2nd
Tier Suppliers
- Waste Collection Service Suppliers
- Inorganic Chemical Manufacturers
- Organic Chemical Manufacturers
- Metalworking Machinery Manufacturers
- Petroleum Refineries
Biggest Hazardous Material Decontamination Services Suppliers in the US by Revenue
The largest Hazardous Material Decontamination Services vendors by revenue in the US are Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., Performance Contracting Group and The Brock Group. Subscribers can sort and filter by market share concentration, profit level and other factors. Learn more
| Supplier | Operational Size | Headquarters | Number of Employees | Market Share (%) | Market Share Performance (3yr trend) | Total Revenue ($ million) | Profit Level (%) | Risk Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. | Global | DALLAS | 1,001-10,000 | 5-10 | ||||
| Veolia Environnement | Global | Aubervilliers, FR | >10,001 | < 5 | ||||
| Clean Harbors Inc. | International | NORWELL, MA | >10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Performance Contracting Group | National | Lenexa, KS | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| The Brock Group | International | Houston, TX | >10,001 | < 5 | ||||
| Brandenburg Industrial Service Company | National | Chicago , IL | 501-1,000 | < 5 | ||||
| D.H. Griffin Wrecking Co. Inc. | National | Greensboro, NC | 501-1,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Irex Corp | National | Lancaster, PA | 1,001-10,000 | < 5 | ||||
| Northstar Group Services, Inc. | National | New York , NY | 501-1,000 | < 5 | ||||
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Profit Analysis
The average profit margin across vendors in the Hazardous Material Decontamination Services market is 9.3% and steady. Profit levels shift depending on suppliers' spend on wages, purchases and overhead. The highest cost component for vendors is Overhead. The cost trend for this component is rising, when considering movement between 2025 and 2026. To understand cost forecasts for 2027 and uncover the implications on profit, start your subscription. Learn more
Vendor & Supply Chain Analysis
Market share concentration is low in the hazardous material decontamination services market. The top four vendors in this market account for less than 20% of total market revenue.
Average vendor risk is moderate in this market. Vendors face rising input costs for soap and cleaning compounds, but are buoyed by rising external demand trends.
Supply chain risk is moderate in the hazardous material decontamination services market. Vendors depend on a variety of cleaning chemicals such as bleach, ammonia, hydrogen peroxide, and others to perform market services.
As a net exporter in the hazardous material decontamination services market, US buyers' procurement strategies are influenced by the advantage of having domestic suppliers and a surplus of goods to sell. This aids buyer power and gives buyers more leverage and bargaining power because they will have a wider pool of sellers to choose from, potentially leading to increased competition among suppliers, favorable pricing options, and better negotiation terms.
Supplier Information
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. is a technical, professional, and construction services company. It offers two lines of business: the Critical Mission Solutions segment, which focuses on digital transformation and modernization, national security and defense, space exploration, digital asset management, the clean energy... Subscribe to learn more
ARC Abatement Inc.
ARC Abatement Inc. is a private company operating regionally in the administration, business support and waste management services sector. The company's offerings include hazardous material decontamination services. Founded in 1990, the company is currently headquartered in Waco, Texas, United States of America... Subscribe to learn more
Brandenburg Industrial Service Company
Brandenburg Industrial Service Company is a private company operating nationally in the construction and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include demolition services and hazardous material decontamination services. Founded in 1968, the company... Subscribe to learn more
Clean Harbors Inc.
Clean Harbors Inc. is a public company operating internationally in the manufacturing, real estate and rental and leasing, professional, scientific and technical services and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include lubricating oils, dumpster Subscribe to learn more
D.H. Griffin Wrecking Co. Inc.
D.H. Griffin Wrecking Co. Inc. is a private company operating nationally in the construction and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include demolition services and hazardous material decontamination services. Founded in 1959, the company is currently... Subscribe to learn more
Digeronimo Development LLC
Digeronimo Development LLC is a private company operating nationally in the construction and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include demolition services and hazardous material decontamination services. Founded in 1956, the company is currently... Subscribe to learn more
Irex Corp
Irex Corp is a private company operating nationally in the construction and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include scaffolding services and hazardous material decontamination services. Founded in 1969, the company is currently headquartered Subscribe to learn more
MCM Management Corp.
MCM Management Corp. is a private company operating regionally in the construction and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include demolition services and hazardous material decontamination services. Founded in 1993, the company is currently headquartered... Subscribe to learn more
Northstar Group Services, Inc.
Northstar Group Services, Inc. is a private company operating nationally in the construction, professional, scientific & technical services and administration, business support and waste management services sectors. The company's offerings include demolition services, land preparation services, hazardous Subscribe to learn more
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Procurement Management KPIs for the Hazardous Material Decontamination Services Market
Managing vendor performance throughout the contract period is easier when tracking specific key performance indicators (KPIs). For example, buyers should monitor Employee Training Rate and Net Working Capital (NWC). Buyers may experience better performance throughout their contracts if they establish service level agreements (SLAs) based on Quality and other factors.
| KPI | Level of Importance (1-5) | Measurements | Key Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employee Training Rate |
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Number of employees that undergo evaluation Number of employees that pass evaluation |
The employee training rate represents the share of employees a company is able to successfully train. High employee training rates indicate that decontamination vendors are more likely to use qualified workers that will fulfill project needs. Well-trained employees are also less likely to cause workplace accidents or exposure to toxic materials. |
| Net Working Capital (NWC) |
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Current assets Current liabilities |
Net working capital represents a company’s liquidity. Because switching costs are high, buyers should seek decontamination vendors that have enough liquidity to fund their operations and fulfill their contract obligations. Bankrupt vendors can lead to service disruptions and impose heavy switching costs on buyers. |
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Questions to Ask During Procurement Negotiations
How can I gain leverage during negotiations?
Experience and Expertise
Do you have case studies or client testimonials detailing the services performed?
How many collective years of experience does your staff have in this field? How does that measure up to the market average?
Competition
Has your firm completed any acquisitions over the past three years? If so, how did this expansion affect your business model?
As a large company, how do you compete with the emergence of smaller players into the market?
Service Performance
What checks and balances are in place to ensure that my project has received a thorough evaluation?
What service monitoring reports are available? Are performance and reliability statistics available or public?
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Hazardous Material Decontamination Services RFP Guidelines
What should my RFP include?
Organizational Overview
Buyers should describe their operations and the types of decontamination services they require.
Buyers should provide the general scope and purpose of the project.
Statement Of Need
Buyers should list the scope of the project or services requested.
Buyers should state which regulatory guidelines suppliers are expected to fulfill.
Project Budget
Buyers should describe their desired pricing model (e.g. per foot, upon completion of terms).
Buyers should define payment schedules.
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