The location of asbestos in your home can also affect the cost, as certain locations are more difficult to access than others.
attic insulation
The cost to remove asbestos from an attic varies greatly depending on the condition and accessibility of the attic, but typically costs between $9 and $25 per square foot.
roof
Roof asbestos removal is expensive, typically ranging from $40 to $125 per square foot, because the roof is typically more difficult to access than other areas in and around the home.
walls and drywall
If you want to completely remove asbestos from your walls, you can expect to pay between $8 and $13 per square foot. However, in many cases, simply encapsulating the asbestos creates an airtight seal that prevents asbestos from escaping and is less expensive, at about $2 to $6 per square foot.
siding
It typically costs $7 to $9 per square foot to remove asbestos from siding, but you may be able to save money by encapsulating the asbestos rather than removing it completely.
flooring and tiles
Removing asbestos from floors costs on average between $4 and $15 per square foot. However, as with siding and walls, you can often save money by encapsulating asbestos rather than removing it and building a new floor over the encapsulation.
air conditioning duct
Because the ducts are difficult to access, asbestos removal can be quite expensive, ranging from $35 to $55 per square foot. Depending on the amount of asbestos that needs to be removed, it may be cheaper for him to replace or repair the HVAC ducts than to remove all the asbestos.
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pipe insulation
Depending on how easily a professional can access the pipes, removing asbestos in pipe insulation typically costs between $5 and $15 per square foot. Removal of asbestos from pipe wrap is inexpensive at about $2 to $5 per linear foot.
popcorn ceiling
Popcorn ceilings are notorious for containing asbestos, as they were popular during the asbestos era. Removing asbestos from a popcorn ceiling typically costs $5 to $10 per square foot for complete removal and $2 to $6 per square foot for encapsulation.