Cost of Removing Vinyl Asbestos Floor Tile
Asbestos is a substance that causes lung cancer and other problems. Companies that conduct removal and disposal of hazardous materials, including vinyl asbestos flooring, charge significant fees because of the risk to their health and the amount of work involved. Does this Spark an idea?
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Cost
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The cost of removing asbestos is around $15 to $25 per square foot, according to the White Lung Association. Cost Helper claims that some experts charge a minimum of $1,500 to $3,000 for removing the asbestos.
Considerations
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The expert must send a sample of the flooring to a lab for analysis, which may cost up to $50. Each separate area or room from which asbestos flooring must be removed requires a separate analysis.
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Warning
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Removing the vinyl asbestos flooring yourself may seem like a cheaper alternative, but it is actually illegal in many states---and it is extremely dangerous. You must have certification of proper training to remove asbestos of any type.
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