The Cost to Remove Vermiculite Attic Insulation

The removal of Asbestos insulation varies depending on the scope of the work, circumstances, risks amount of waste, access, timeline and the materials that are required. It is also possible to have potential third party consultation costs that will be required for air clearances and daily air monitoring after the conduction of this high-risk project. Most attic insulation professionals will charge for materials and time used during the job.

What is the cost of a small asbestos removal job?

The pricing for a small asbestos removal task that can be anything from a small spill or the hygiene of a contaminated area is usually priced as time plus the materials that will be used which include, suits, bags, poly, and special equipment. A good example is, if you need a small wall cutting that might start at $150, small projects such as shower removal, asbestos tapes will often fall into the $900 to $1800 range. For businesses, the market costs for remediation projects will fall in $3000 to $12,000 range and even beyond. Removing vermiculite from home or business attics normally costs between $10,000 and $15,000. The pricing can roughly be estimatedat$10 to $15 per foot for an average sized building.

What are the typical asbestos removal costs

You will have to contact a professional to conduct an asbestos inspection. Limited surveys that cover a specific work can begin around $400 to $800, and most homes will normally fall between $1200 and $2000. For commercial buildings, the cost is normally $2000 and beyond.  Some of the factors that are considered in pricing include:

• Size
• Number and scope of previous renovations
• Consistency of materials
• Finished surfaces throughout

Flooring, if your floor contains asbestos, the costs could go up to $900. This will depend on the risk assessment, type of flooring, and the size.

Duct tape and fiberboard in vents – this can be priced from $150 for a small amount of tape to $3000 which is the average price for a complete basement to be completed.

Asbestos pipe insulation- the cost of removing this pipe can start at a low amount of approximately $300 but can go beyond since the glove bags that are used for this are relatively inexpensive. The costs will depend on if the pipe elbows need to be removed, and if the experts can drain the pipes and remove the entire system.

To completely remove asbestos from a building, it’s a requirement that everything is stripped to the bare studs. A complete removal in a 2,200 sq. Ft home will cost about $9000 to remove the drywall. The price is set to go higher is there is asbestos-containing attic insulation, roofing, flooring and textile ceilings.

Comparison of costs for moderate risk and high-risk work. High-risk jobs will need daily air monitoring which is about $400 and a final air clearance and report that is about $700 which will be performed by a third-party consultant. High-risk work will also require more safety controls, personal protective equipment, containment, and other controls.

You should not attempt to carry out an asbestos removal project by yourself. It’sishighly discouraged since it creates a real hazard to anyone in that environment during work and afterward. The cost of asbestos removal by square feet is hard to determine without first surveying the site. There are several factors that affect the cost of asbestos removal cost and how long the process will take. You will need first to have the material identified through a survey so that you know what you are dealing with. The cost of asbestos removal will depend on the equipment, and time used. All these factors will greatly contribute to the removal price.