Asbestos removal costs

[Elevoria23c]

I believe that the authorities were informed so I was in a position that I had no choice but to clean up.

The upside is that I can Carry on with the Minor Dwelling.

[Simmo]

If it makes you ^^^ feel any better, my clean up bill was nearer $30K.

As soon as anyone on site notices anything that may be ACM (asbestos containing material), under the HSAW act 2015 they are obliged to report it, which means work stops, and Worksafe turns up. Then things start to get reeeeally expensive.

The long story short is, get it cleaned up by a professional or you risk spreading the material and making the problem infinitely worse. I've heard of an entire house lot going to landfill (the expensive haz-landfill type too), due to the crumbly ceiling stuff being distributed throughout a house. Given that the fibres are microscopic they move around quite freely.

The second problem is finding a professional, as the industry is full of cowboys....rather a lot like the stories we've been hearing surrounding meth....Once you find one, the problem will subside, as will any profit for you.

My advice to the OP is get multiple quotes, and make sure they have good liability insurance.

[Frezzinghot]

ok, so the latest quotes are, $4.5k for removal only, sealing and paint on top. The other quote was 30k, full removal, no paint.

The 2nd quote IMHO is just a rip off, I sent them a question to try and get a breakdown of costs and time to complete the job. Suffice to say no reply yet!

I would say then that this is not regulated and contractors can make up whatever quote comes into there minds! No wonder costs to build etc is sky rocketing.

FH

[HPM]

Where is the house?

[Frezzinghot]

Where is the house?

What does that have to do with it?

[HPM]

I might have had a recommendation for somebody to talk to, don't worry about it then.

[Frezzinghot]

I might have had a recommendation for somebody to talk to, don't worry about it then.

Sorry I didnt mean it to sound like that. I was meaning does geographical location differ the price?

[zanzibar]

@Frezzinghot what did you do in the end? And cost?
The un-upgraded unit attached to me has tested positive for asbestos ceiling (popcorn) and it's flaking. The tenants had just moved in and have baby too and discovered it so have moved out, poor things - and annoying as they were perfect neighbours. I'm not sure if the landlord has a plan. How effective is painting over it if it is loose flaking does anyone know? Again i guess is specialist work to give opinion.

If it removed should I expect to be informed so can close my windows?! I'll be really interested to see what happens there next. If it gets re-rented like that - that's not on?

[Merlot Mike]

I've just had an asbestos fence removed (in Auckland) and Union Demolition was by far the cheapest.

[hopetown]

I've always had very good interactions with the below guy. Very knowledgeable, helpful and happy to share info. not pushy and seems to know his trade.

Protectus.co.nz Josh Barry