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 |