Hey all,
Am considering putting an offer on a unit with one of those ugly popcorn ceilings (also known as vermiculite). The unit was built in the 70's and there's a fair chance that the vermiculite has asbestos and will require professional removal. Have called the asbestos removers nearby and none will give me a ballpark figure for what I could be expecting cost and time wise without seeing the place. Had thought they would quote on unit size (is approximately 55sqm) but I guess they work on a different system.
As this will be my first purchase I don't feel comfortable making an offer which doesn't cover the vermiculite removal costs (which I hear can be quite expensive). Has anyone had to go through this before? How much did it cost to remove the thing and how long did it take? What did you put in its place? Any things I should look out for if I choose to go this path? Is it even worth removing?
Many thanks in advance for your help.
Am considering putting an offer on a unit with one of those ugly popcorn ceilings (also known as vermiculite). The unit was built in the 70's and there's a fair chance that the vermiculite has asbestos and will require professional removal. Have called the asbestos removers nearby and none will give me a ballpark figure for what I could be expecting cost and time wise without seeing the place. Had thought they would quote on unit size (is approximately 55sqm) but I guess they work on a different system.
As this will be my first purchase I don't feel comfortable making an offer which doesn't cover the vermiculite removal costs (which I hear can be quite expensive). Has anyone had to go through this before? How much did it cost to remove the thing and how long did it take? What did you put in its place? Any things I should look out for if I choose to go this path? Is it even worth removing?
Many thanks in advance for your help.