Asbestos testing and removal cost
Professional asbestos testing usually costs about $250 to $850. Removal typically runs $1,200 to $3,300 for a whole job, or roughly $5 to $20 per square foot inside the home. Pick your job below for the published ranges, side by side.
Estimated cost
Choose a job to see published price ranges.
Where these numbers come from
Cost sites survey customers and contractors in different ways, and they don't always agree. We show each one with the date it was last updated:
| Job | Angi / HomeAdvisor (2026) | HomeGuide (2023) | Forbes Home (2025) | Fixr (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional inspection | $231–$776 (Angi); $250–$850 (HomeAdvisor) | $250–$850 | $250–$850 | $250–$750 |
| Popcorn ceiling, per sq ft | $9–$20 | $4–$20 | $5–$10 | $3–$7 |
| Floor tile, per sq ft | $5–$15 | $4–$15 | $4–$15 | $5–$15 |
| Pipe insulation, per linear ft | $2–$5 | $3–$15 | $2–$5 | — |
| Attic insulation, per sq ft | $11–$25 | $10–$25 | $9–$25 | $11–$25 |
| Siding, per sq ft | $3–$15 | $7–$10 | $7–$9 | $7–$9 |
Angi puts the average removal job at $2,259, with most between $1,217 and $3,301. Sources: Angi removal, Angi testing, HomeAdvisor, HomeGuide, Forbes Home, Fixr. Checked October 29, 2026.
Roof removal isn't in the calculator: the published figures vary too widely to be useful. Get quotes.
Mail-in lab fees
If you send a sample to a lab yourself, the lab charges per sample (prices from each lab, October 29, 2026):
| Lab | Fee per sample |
|---|---|
| Western Analytical | $40 for one, $30 each for two or more |
| Pro-Lab | $40 standard, $60 express |
| EMSL | $95 |
EPA and the Consumer Product Safety Commission don't recommend taking samples yourself, because sampling can release fibers. See how asbestos testing works.
What makes it cost more
- How much there is, and whether it's crumbly ("friable") or solid.
- Where it is. Attics, crawlspaces and exterior work cost more than an open room.
- Containment. Sealing the work area, negative air and cleanup are part of the job.
- Disposal. Asbestos waste has to go to a landfill that accepts it.
- Putting things back: new ceiling texture, flooring or insulation is usually extra.
Saving money safely
- Don't remove what you don't need to. EPA says undamaged asbestos that won't be disturbed is usually best left alone. Covering floor tiles with new flooring is often an option (EPA).
- Get at least three written quotes, and check each contractor's state license.
- Hire the inspector separately. EPA advises that the professional who assesses the asbestos shouldn't be connected with the firm that removes it.