Is $3,000 to encapsulate asbestos duct boots and main trunk a fair price?
Project Details
My 1948 home has asbestos duct boots and a main trunk. It's a small 820 sq foot home with roughly 600 sq ft of attic space. I am about to pay to get fiberglass insulation blown in to R49. The attic is enclosed, and I won't ever be up in it. I'm considering doing a $100 encapsulation DIY carefully instead of paying for professional remediation.
Quote Details
This quote is for the encapsulation of three asbestos duct boots and the main trunk in the attic. The plan suggested by the remediation company owner includes: - Sealing the asbestos material with spray foam. - Improving the clamping mechanism for the flex pipe to the duct boot. - Placing a protective box over the encapsulated area with a cutout for the flex tubing.
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Category
HVAC
Price
$3,000
Quote Date
November 13, 2025
Home Size
820 sq ft
Year Built
1948
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