How Much Does Asbestos Siding Removal Cost?
The average price to remove asbestos siding is around $1,000, with typical costs between $800 and $1,200. The average price to repair asbestos siding is around $4,761, with typical costs between $665 and $8,856. Many projects come as low as $300 while some may reach $22,500. Encapsulation, a favorable type of repair, averages about $2 to $6 per sq. ft. Asbestos is a highly dangerous material. A […]
How Much Does Asbestos Testing Cost?
The average for asbestos testing is about $503, with a typical range around $223 and $815. It may cost as low as $85 or high as $2,000. Testing costs increase with the buildings size and how complex the project is. From around the 1900’s to around the 1970’s, contractors utilized this natural silicate in homes for its insulating capabilities and […]
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost
How much does it cost to remove a popcorn ceiling? You can expect to pay about $4 per sq. ft. on average or $1 to $3 per sq. ft. for popcorn ceiling removal that may or may not contain asbestos. According to ImproveNet, popcorn ceiling removal costs about $1.50 per sq. ft. with average prices […]
How to Get Asbestos License and Certification for Asbestos Removal
Become a Certified Asbestos Abatement Specialist. In order to get your asbestos license, you will need to meet all prerequisites, take the training course(s), pass the final exam, and apply for the certification. Requirements include an application fee, a copy of the training course certificate, a picture of the candidate, and more. About Asbestos Certification […]
OSHA Asbestos Training Requirements
According to EPA.gov, OSHA now requires employers to establish and continue participation in an asbestos training program for employees that might be exposed to fiber levels that are either anticipated or measured at/above permissible exposure limits. OSHA training programs consist of initial classroom training and annual online refresher courses. Permissible exposure limits are 0.1 fibers […]
What does AHERA stand for? Meaning & Definition
AHERA stands for “Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act”. What is the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act? The Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and its regulations call for public school districts and non-profit schools as well as charter schools and those associated with religious institutions to: Inspect their schools for asbestos-containing building materials Prepare a […]
Thoughts on the U.S EPA “2019 FINAL RULE” for Asbestos
The Asbestos Institute is pleased to post this EPA summary of the “2019 Final Rule” for asbestos, commonly referred to as the Significant New Use Rule (SNUR). This rule has been needed for the last 30 years in the US, to give final closure to legal asbestos use. Since the 1989 EPA bans on some […]
EPA Actions to Protect the Public from Exposure to Asbestos
One of EPA’s priorities is to protect the public from the adverse health effects of asbestos. Actions to protect the public from exposure to asbestos under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) include the following three pieces.
