The cost to test for asbestos ranges widely, from around 225 to 800 dollars. It can cost much less, sometimes as low as $90. It can also cost $2000 or more. Nationally, the average price of asbestos testing is just under 500 dollars. The cost does not differ between residential and commercial properties; the size of the project is the determining cost factor.
Construction used asbestos as a fireproofing material throughout all of history, but the naturally occurring silicate's use was especially common during the 1900s. In the 1970s, asbestos reached its peak use. After that, the general public began to learn about its dangers, and its use slowly became restricted. The mineral remains in homes from its time of use and must be removed.
Many different types of asbestos testing exist. One of these is the asbestos inspection or survey. It costs between $200 and $800 and confirms the presence of asbestos material to justify removal. Out of the cost, you can expect to get a visual inspection, which looks for common risk factors. Also, samples are gathered from places such as the roof, walls, and insulation. These samples then are tested in a lab, and a report is delivered on the findings.
The price of the lab test is included in the inspection test. The professional hired for the testing will remove all the necessary samples, and will then send them to a lab. For example, a portion of a textured ceiling may be removed to determine if it needs popcorn ceiling removal. The price of the report is also usually included. The reports confirm or deny the presence of asbestos, and you should give the data to an abatement professional to show where hazardous asbestos fibers were found in your home.
Air testing is another type of asbestos testing. It averages in price at $500, ranging from 200 to 800 dollars. Air testing is a cost additional to the regular asbestos testing.
An asbestos management survey costs between $200 and $800. It's another type of inspection, one that identifies at-risk materials and tests necessary samples.
When asbestos is found in a building, the next step is to remove the substance. In a home, the average price for this is $1200, and in a commercial building around $2000. In a large industrial building, the work can cost anywhere between $2000 and $5000. Before the work can be done, a licensed inspector must run a pre-demolition survey. A survey of this type also must occur before a building is completely or particularly demolished, and it is added to the price of demolishing. This is to ensure that asbestos fibers won't be released into the air when the building collapses. The survey locates risks in non-invasive and intrusive manners. For the survey, the inspector will go to places such as the electrical system, lift shafts, ducts, and more.
If you want an asbestos assessment during a home inspection, the average costs range from $200 to $800. If your home inspector is asbestos-certified, however, a fee of around $330 may be attached for an asbestos assessment. Note that ordinary home inspectors do not do demolitions without the homeowner's permission; no tests including scraping or taking samples will be done.
The cost of removal is affected by how much asbestos your home contains. Many contractors want to do the full job, or at least a substantial portion, at once, because of the time and effort it takes to set-up, inspect, and re-inspect. The price may seem daunting, but by doing it all at once, one can save money.
The location can also contribute to the cost of removal. If all the asbestos is in one area, the job will be simpler, and removal costs lower. Generally, the less your contractor needs to prepare, inspect, and contain, the cheaper the work will be. The harder it is to reach the materials, the more expensive the work will be.
Construction used asbestos as a fireproofing material throughout all of history, but the naturally occurring silicate's use was especially common during the 1900s. In the 1970s, asbestos reached its peak use. After that, the general public began to learn about its dangers, and its use slowly became restricted. The mineral remains in homes from its time of use and must be removed.
Many different types of asbestos testing exist. One of these is the asbestos inspection or survey. It costs between $200 and $800 and confirms the presence of asbestos material to justify removal. Out of the cost, you can expect to get a visual inspection, which looks for common risk factors. Also, samples are gathered from places such as the roof, walls, and insulation. These samples then are tested in a lab, and a report is delivered on the findings.
The price of the lab test is included in the inspection test. The professional hired for the testing will remove all the necessary samples, and will then send them to a lab. For example, a portion of a textured ceiling may be removed to determine if it needs popcorn ceiling removal. The price of the report is also usually included. The reports confirm or deny the presence of asbestos, and you should give the data to an abatement professional to show where hazardous asbestos fibers were found in your home.
Air testing is another type of asbestos testing. It averages in price at $500, ranging from 200 to 800 dollars. Air testing is a cost additional to the regular asbestos testing.
An asbestos management survey costs between $200 and $800. It's another type of inspection, one that identifies at-risk materials and tests necessary samples.
When asbestos is found in a building, the next step is to remove the substance. In a home, the average price for this is $1200, and in a commercial building around $2000. In a large industrial building, the work can cost anywhere between $2000 and $5000. Before the work can be done, a licensed inspector must run a pre-demolition survey. A survey of this type also must occur before a building is completely or particularly demolished, and it is added to the price of demolishing. This is to ensure that asbestos fibers won't be released into the air when the building collapses. The survey locates risks in non-invasive and intrusive manners. For the survey, the inspector will go to places such as the electrical system, lift shafts, ducts, and more.
If you want an asbestos assessment during a home inspection, the average costs range from $200 to $800. If your home inspector is asbestos-certified, however, a fee of around $330 may be attached for an asbestos assessment. Note that ordinary home inspectors do not do demolitions without the homeowner's permission; no tests including scraping or taking samples will be done.
The cost of removal is affected by how much asbestos your home contains. Many contractors want to do the full job, or at least a substantial portion, at once, because of the time and effort it takes to set-up, inspect, and re-inspect. The price may seem daunting, but by doing it all at once, one can save money.
The location can also contribute to the cost of removal. If all the asbestos is in one area, the job will be simpler, and removal costs lower. Generally, the less your contractor needs to prepare, inspect, and contain, the cheaper the work will be. The harder it is to reach the materials, the more expensive the work will be.
