What is an average cost to have asbestos siding removed?

Answer 1

It is very expensive. Why not just side the house? There are some wonderful siding finishes now.

Answer 2

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 3

Yes in most areas you can install new siding over the asbestos siding.

The problem comes when and if you sell the house. You are supposed to reveal that the house has asbestos on it and identify it as the siding.

Most informed buyers will try to bargain you dow thousand of dollars.

If you do not disclose this and the purchaser find it later, they can sue you for not disclosing this before they made the purchase. This can cost you even moreif they win (court costs, lawyer fees, and settlements).

Selecting contractors:

1/ Look up local contractors first. work out form the closest
to your location. If some you trust has had work done
similar to yours, ask them about the contractor they
used. If they were completely satisfied with their
contractor(s), ask for their telephone number.

2/ Select at least 5 your are interested

3/ Do a google/yahoo search on each of the contractors
you are interested in; look for praises (check who is
writing the praises to see if they have any connection to
the contractor work in groups> google/yahoo search the people giving
the praise or references)

4/ When you are satisfied with at least 3 contractors have the give you written estimates with details of work to be done, terms, guarantee(s), cost of extras (how much do they charge if they find something not covered by the contract), paymant schedules if necessary, make sure they are fully licenced and insured, and whatever else you can think of to protect yourself.

5/ If the contractor tries to pressure you into signing the
contract immediately with a high deposit (more than
15%) reject that contractor. Be careful, high pressure
can be someone who sounds very convincing, but has
many reasons why you should sign on the dotted line
NOW.

6/ It is always good to have another adult with you when a
contractor inspects the work to be done.

7/ If you do not get at least 3 written estimates signed by the contractor - not you (do not sign yet) , go back to 1.

8/ Do this until you have selected at least 3 contractors.

9/ Read over the estimates and have someone check the who has some knowledge of this type of work.

This may take longer than you thought; do not rush into it. Research, resaerch research, helps. then make your decision when you are more informed.

Good Luck

Answer 4

Question is....why bother?
In most locales it is perfectly OK & safe to leave it in place ...undisturbed.
Easy enough to verify w/ local building inspector.
New siding can be installed over it easily without the cost of a certified asbestos removal contractor.
Think of it as an exra layer of weather protection.
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