How much would it cost to remove asbestos siding from a house?

Answer 1

Why remove it? Is it attacking you? If you leave it alone, it will leave you alone. It lays on the ground in deposits. If we didn't mine it up and make use of it, it would still just lie there. The danger of asbestos is not the large chunks, it is the dust created in mining, cutting, sanding it. You could just as well protect yourself by painting it over. Then it is encapsulated in paint. Nobody is planning to eat your siding is there?

Answer 2

Asbestos Siding Removal Cost

Answer 3

If you get caught doing this yourself and disposing of it improperly you'll get fined more than your house is worth and will more than likely go to prison.

It is federal/state law that asbestos must be removed by certified trained personnel. Don't let anyone tell you different.

Asbestos removal is very costly. It is often less expensive to encapsulate the asbestos in any project rather than remove it. However, this may not be possible with your project.

Call the department of contractor licensing in your state and ask for a list of approved asbestos removal contractors. There are very few of these people available. So find one now and schedule the work asap. Asbestos removal is a slow process, as a containment area has to be built over the area that is being worked on in order to remove asbestos.

If you choose to remove it yourself, you need alot more protective clothing than just a mask. If neighbors see you doing this yourself they could sue you and own everything you have for the rest of your life. So think twice and then twice again before doing this yourself.

Answer 4

In most states a homeowner can remove his own siding, and as long as you don't drill it, sand it or saw it there is no hazard. How it is removed and disposed of varies depending on the state you are in.
This is for Minnesota, for example..

If you decide to do your own removal, at a minimum, you should do the following:

Place plastic drop cloths around house to collect any debris from the removal.
Keep others away from the area.
Make sure you do not track the material into your house.
Protect yourself by wearing a respirator with P100 cartridge filters. Do not use dust masks. Read the respirator manufacturer’s instructions for proper use and fit. MEDICAL WARNING: You may not be medically able to wear a respirator. Check with your doctor first.
Wear disposable coveralls or old clothing that can be disposed of at the end of the work.
Wet the materials down before you begin removal and keep wetting while you are doing the removal. Keep the material wet until you place it in disposal containers.
Avoid breaking up the roofing or siding. Work slowly to keep breakage to a minimum.
Lower the materials to the ground. Do not drop or throw them.
Place all waste and contaminated items in leak-tight bags, drums or wrap in 6-mil polyethylene sheeting.
Wash off the tools you used.
Thoroughly wash any exposed skin.
Discard any coveralls or clothing that was worn during the work.
Disposal of the waste - Check with your local waste hauler to see if they will dispose of the material. If they do not accept the asbestos waste, you will have to transport it to an approved landfill yourself. A list of approved asbestos landfills within the state can be obtained by calling the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency at 651-296-7300.

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How much would it cost to remove asbestos siding from a house?

Answer 6

To much. Why not just go over the top of it? The added insulation is a plus! It would be contained, so not a problem. Less material in the landfill, another plus! Take the money that you would save and go out and buy that new 25 horse lawn tractor for Valentines Day!!

Answer 7

If you really want to remove the siding, call a couple of "Abatement Contractors" ask them to submit a bid for the job, bids or estimates are free. The first answer-er is nuts, what he suggests bis HIGHLY ILLEGAL and could get you prison time in some states. It can be "Encapsulated" in most states, but it really depends on where you live. Abatement is usually an expensive proposition.

Answer 8

Nothing... if you do it yourself and don't tell anyone it is asbestos.
Just wear a mask.

Answer 9

alot, you are better off just either leaving it were it is or when you do remove it take care of it yourself and were alot of pertection while handiling it.

Answer 10

$ 43,621 plus tax