Asbestos Cost Calculator

Select a material, estimate the amount based on the unit price below and then for moderate and high risk work there is also a base cost (see HZB below ) that needs to be added to cover materials, consultants, waste removal setup, tear down etc.

This information provides a rough guide at best, we need to view a site to determine a fixed price quotation, and to determine risk level, accessibility, condition of asbestos containing materials, location specifics – this list can help provide a discussion point.

Price per square foot:

  • Base Price – $250 for WorksafeBC documentation, safe working procedures, risk assessments.
  • Vinyl Tile Floors $8.50 per square foot (average) depends on what surface tiles are on, etc.
  • Drywall Walls $10.42 – based on smooth non textured drywall that can be abated under moderate risk controls.

Based on daytime work, minimum of 500 square feet per mobilization. Environmental Consultant excluded. Does not include leveling compound, mastic or other materials.

 

Note this table (below) is a little dated but provides a good cost comparison between materials so we have left it on the website for initial reference and discussion.

Code Description of Hazardous Material Unit Base Price
HZA0400EV Drywall with joint compound containing asbestos, remove/abate, dispose (use with HZB (see below)). M2 62.40
HZA0600EV Resilient sheet flooring or vinyl floor tile containing asbestos (including underlay), remove/abate, dispose (use with HZB). M2 68.30
HZA0615EV Resilient sheet flooring or vinyl floor tile containing asbestos, each additional layer of flooring including underlay, remove/abate, dispose (To be used with HZA0600) (use with HZB). M2 47.30
HZA0625EV Resilient sheet flooring or vinyl floor tile containing asbestos (direct glued to concrete), remove/abate, dispose (includes residual glue/mastic) (use with HZB). M2 99.70
HZA0640EV Resilient sheet flooring or vinyl floor tile containing asbestos, per stair tread (includes nosing and underlay), remove/abate, dispose (use with HZB). EA 65.30
HZA0645EV Resilient sheet flooring or vinyl floor tile containing asbestos, each additional layer per stair tread (includes nosing and underlay), remove/ abate, dispose (To be used with HZA0640) (use with HZB). EA 46.90
HZA0655EV Resilient sheet flooring or vinyl floor tile containing asbestos per stair riser, remove/abate, dispose (use with HZB). EA 59.40
HZA0660EV Resilient sheet flooring or vinyl floor tile containing asbestos, each additional layer per stair riser, remove/abate, dispose (use with HZB). EA 46.50
HZA0300EV Duct wrap containing asbestos, remove/abate, dispose (including duct) (use with HZB). M 86.60
HZA0310EV Duct boot wrap containing asbestos, remove/abate, dispose (including boot) (use with HZB). EA 67.80
HZA0315EV Paper backing/sheeting containing asbestos, remove/abate, dispose (use with HZB). M2 89.20
HZA0700EV Air cell insulation/pipewrap containing asbestos, remove/abate, dispose (excludes removal of pipe) (use with HZB). M 71.90
HZA0715EV Electrical wire with insulation containing asbestos, remove/abate, dispose (use with HZB). M 44.00
HZA0900EV Vermiculite insulation containing asbestos (up to 200 mm (8 in) deep), remove/abate, dispose (use with HZB). M2 127.90
HZA0910EV Cellulose or fibreglass insulation (all forms), asbestos-contaminated, (up to 200 mm (8 in) deep), remove/abate, dispose (use with HZB). M2 97.90
HZA0915EV Ceiling where asbestos-impacted insulation is lying on the surface of the ceiling, remove/abate, dispose (use with HZB). M2 136.90
HZA0100EV Stucco containing asbestos (exterior), up to 25 mm (1 in) thickness, remove/abate, dispose (use with HZB). M2 93.50
HZA0115EV Sprayed or decorative texture finish containing asbestos (interior), including substrate, remove/abate, dispose (use with HZB). M2 86.30
HZA0130EV Plaster containing asbestos, including drywall backer/lath, maximum 38 mm (1 1/2 in) thickness, remove/abate, dispose (use with HZB). M2 88.80
HZA0200EV Ceiling tiles containing asbestos, remove/abate, dispose (use with HZB). M2 56.20
HZA0330EV Roofing felt containing asbestos, includes shingles, remove/abate, dispose (use with HZB). M2 83.50
HZA0500EV Caulking/sealant containing asbestos, remove/abate, dispose (use with HZB). M 46.50
HZA0505EV Adhesive containing asbestos, remove/abate, dispose (use with HZB). M2 83.50
HZA0800EV Cementitious products (siding, clapboard) containing asbestos (exterior), remove/abate, dispose (use with HZB). M2 75.00
HZA0815EV Cementitious products containing asbestos (interior), remove/abate, dispose (use with HZB). M2 79.10
HZA0830EV Cementitious piping containing asbestos (interior), remove/abate, dispose, excludes excavation (use with HZB). M 77.40
HZA0835EV Cementitious piping containing asbestos (exterior), remove/abate, dispose, excludes excavation (use with HZB). M 77.40
HZA1000EV Trim/casework with confirmed lead paint (interior), remove and dispose material (use with HZB). M 49.80
HZA1005EV Cabinet (includes upper and lower, doors, shelves, drawers) with confirmed lead paint, remove and dispose material per lineal metre of wall surface (use with HZB). M 103.40
HZA1010EV Trim/casework with confirmed lead paint (exterior), remove and dispose material (use with HZB). M 49.80
HZA1015EV Entry door, incudes casing, trim and hardware, with confirmed lead paint (exterior), remove and dispose material (use with HZB). EA 198.60
HZA1020EV Siding with confirmed lead paint (exterior), remove and dispose material (use with HZB). M2 82.70
HZA1200EV Mould impacted building materials remove and dispose per Canadian Construction Association Mould Guidelines 82-2004 (use with HZB). M2 77.60
HZA1205EV Mould impacted surfaces clean per Canadian Construction Association, Mould Guidelines 82-2004 (use with HZB). M2 63.60
HZA1300EV UFFI (up to 200 mm (8 in) thick), remove and dispose (use with HZB). M2 89.60
HZB3010EV HZB – Set-up of all materials and take down, classified as type/class 1/low risk asbestos, lead, UFFI, Mobilization/Demobilization (use with any HZA code). EA 618.80
HZB3020EV HZB – Set-up of all materials and take down, classified as type/class 2/medium risk asbestos, mould, Mobilization/Demobilization (use with any HZA code). EA 2,275.40
HZB3030EV HZB – Set-up of all materials and take down, classified as type/class 3/high risk asbestos, mould, Mobilization/Demobilization (use with any HZA code). EA 3,785.00