Asbestos Removal Costs: What to Expect and How to Budget

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If you think there might be asbestos in your home or workplace, it’s understandable to be worried. This mineral, although naturally occurring, is now known to be dangerous. Despite this, it was frequently used in buildings until the 1980s due to its strength and flexibility.

Over time, increasing restrictions have been placed on asbestos usage in construction. We can travel to Auckland properties to test for the presence of asbestos — which, when disturbed, releases tiny fibres that can be inhaled and potentially cause cancer. So, how expensive would asbestos be to remove?

Where is the Asbestos in Your Property?

With any luck, the asbestos will be accessible enough to be easily removed. However, if it’s difficult for the removal specialist to reach, the job will likely be more expensive.

You could find that asbestos vinyl tile removal, for example, is priced differently than taking asbestos down from a high ceiling. If it’s hard to reach, scaffolding may need to be erected before the removal of the asbestos can commence.

Some Ballpark Figures for Asbestos Removal

You might expect to be charged an hourly rate. However, the price you are quoted is likely to be calculated based on how many square metres of asbestos need removing.

On average, asbestos removal will cost you about $300 per square metre. However, the exact price you have to pay depends on the complexity of the individual job.

Let’s assume that the asbestos is on a garage roof. Removing this asbestos could set you back anything from $1,700 to more than $5,000.

What if the asbestos is instead in an artex ceiling? In the case of an ‘average’ artex ceiling, the asking price for removal of the asbestos could easily be somewhere in the region of $6,000.

Are You Seeking a Quote for Asbestos Removal?

Getting a quote would help you confidently budget for the work, whether it involves asbestos vinyl tile removal or something else entirely. We can expertly remove asbestos from both residential and commercial properties in Auckland; email [email protected] for more details.

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