Cost to Remove Asbestos

We are currently thinking about finishing the basement of our duplex brownstone condo to create a rec room and laundry. There is asbestos on the pipes. I’ve gotten a couple quotes and they all seem so high. There is about 250 linear feet and I’ve been quoted from $2,500-3,500 for the removal job. I know that the remving isn’t the real job, it’s the disposing. But still, it seems steep. Anyone have any experience and knowledge about how much this kind of work should cost? Much appreciated!

By Cobblegirl |