Asbestos Removal Cost, The Estimation Price Guide For Australia
Are you trying to get a rough estimate on the costs to remove Asbestos?
As a rough guide we suggest $50/m2 to $150/m2 depending on many of factors.
The most common dynamics that influence the cost of asbestos removal in Australia include the size, location, structural necessity
As you know, without seeing the property all estimates will be quite rough and should always allow for variables but as a rule of thumb see below price guide.
We break our price guide into location categories:
Corrugated asbestos roof sheeting
100m2 Approx Price:
$2500-$3000 ex gst
Excludes edge protection
Roof Guttering
House size: Small Lowset House
Small Lowset Approx Price:
$1500-$3000 ex gst
All four sides, includes downpipes
Bathroom Internal Sheeting
Small Bathroom Approx Price:
$1500-$3000 ex gst
Bonded Asbestos External Sheeting
100m2 Approx Price:
$2500-$3500 ex gst
Bonded Asbestos Internal Sheeting
100m2 Approx Price:
$2500-$3500 ex gst
Friable Asbestos Sheeting (ldb)
100m2 Approx Price:
$9000-$12000 ex gst
Gables/Fascias
One Fascia/Gable Approx Price:
$1500-$2500 ex gst
Soffits/Eaves
Small Lowset Approx Price:
$2000-$3000 ex gst
Fencing – Post and bracket style, sheeting above ground
100 lm Approx Price:
$4000-$5000 ex gst
Fencing – Self supporting sheet style, bottom of sheet buried in ground
100 lm Approx Price:
$5000-8000 ex gst
Vinyl Floor Tiles – non-asbestos adhesive
100m2 Approx Price:
$3000-$4500 ex gst
Vinyl Floor Tiles – asbestos adhesive
100m2 Approx Price:
$9000-$12000 ex gst
Sheet Vinyl with asbestos backing
100m2 Approx Price:
$9000-$12000 ex gst
It is not possible to give a precise cost for an asbestos removed from your property without a proper inspection. In general, however, the cost of asbestos removal Australia can range from $50 to $150 per square meter. As you might expect, there are a number of important factors such as your location, the size of the project, and the condition of the asbestos that will significantly impact the overall cost of removing asbestos from your property. Furthermore, there are six different kinds of asbestos. A lab test is required in order to confirm the type of asbestos. Once testing has been completed, the type of asbestos found will impact the total cost of the job.
The following asbestos removal cost guide is for indicative purposes only. No two properties are the same, the only way to get an accurate price for asbestos removal is to have your property inspected by a professional.
An Example of Asbestos Removal Australia Cost Breakdown:
- $50-$150 per square meter
- $100-$1,000 to remove asbestos flooring for a room (will vary largely on the size of the room)
- $1,500+ for the removal of eaves
- $1,000-$3,500 to remove internal cladding from a room (depends on size, location)
- $150-$200 per tonne of asbestos contaminated soil
- $2500+ for the removal of external cladding
These are approximate prices based on averages and if you need more asbestos removed, it may cost less because small amounts of asbestos cost more due to travel time, setup time and tipping costs. Since asbestos removal companies charge by the square metre, one job may be more expensive than another and these prices may not include tipping charges. On average, the tip will charge $450 and travel time may also be included in the price.
Expensive vs Cheap Asbestos Removal
Asbestos removal costs may always vary, however it is always advisable to be wary of quotes which seem too cheap. The person removing the asbestos may not be properly qualified or licensed to do so, or they may be acting unprofessionally and cutting corners putting safety at risk.
The primary concern with asbestos removal is always safe asbestos removal, carried out reliably and efficiently.
Factors in Asbestos Removal Costs
There are many factors in the cost of asbestos removal such as: where the asbestos is located, how much asbestos there is, what the current state of the asbestos is, whether it is bonded, friable, or non-friable. These all contribute to the tools and team needed and the safety measures necessary for safe removal and disposal of asbestos.
