There are a wide range of issues to consider when assessing the cost of asbestos removal. It is impossible to give an exact quote for the cost of removal without further details and an inspection.
Asbestos removal tends to start around £500 for a single sheet up to several thousand for the removal of multiple ceilings in a large house. Factors affecting the cost of removal include the type of asbestos, the size of the area covered and the risk involved in removing it.
Some may consider the cost of asbestos removal rather expensive but it is not a simple job you could easily complete yourself. It is difficult, risky and those removing it have to go through intensive training and licensing to ensure that all possible traces of fibres and dust are removed and disposed of safely and legally. Do not be tempted to hire a cheaper unlicensed contractor that could carelessly put your life at risk exposing you to the hidden killer.
A licensed asbestos contractor can safely complete a full asbestos removal service giving you great peace of mind. The removal would start off with an asbestos survey on the area to determine how much and what type of asbestos is present. This would then be safely removed, the area cleaned with professional equipment to prevent contamination of other areas and the asbestos disposed of safely. This is a thorough, legally regulated process and the cost takes into account the dangers asbestos poses to your family when disturbed. When working out the total cost of asbestos removal you also need to consider the cost of getting your home back to its habitable state with new materials such as new flooring, ceilings or new insulation.
The Control of Asbestos Regulations means there are only 750 licensed professionals who are trained and legally able to safely remove licensable asbestos material. Specialist removal equipment, safety clothing and masks must be used and the asbestos must be disposed of at a hazardous waste facility. The high level of control surrounding asbestos removal makes the process more expensive than you would expect. Any asbestos that is damaged giving fibres the chance to become airborne is a huge risk to the health of your family which you cannot put a price on.