Have just seen a 2 storey 2000sq ft detached house in Massachusetts which is clad with asbestos panels.

Simon Bailey
Home Buyer
Providence, RI

Can anyone give me an idea about disposal and replacement costs for the cladding?

Answers (2)
Susan Costa
Broker
Westport, MA

In Ma - you can cover, but cannot remove it. You need to hire a hazmat co to remove.

I would suggest, if the asbestos is not broken or falling off - you can cover with siding.
Lowest cost, fat and efficient.

Good ;uck.

Sun Sep 20 2009, 18:36
The Morrisseys
Agent
North Attleboro, MA
FIRST ANSWER

Hi Simon,

You should call the Seekonk town hall and ask for the building inspector. I'm not sure about Seekonk rules, but in Attleboro and North Attleboro you can side OVER the asbestos siding. This may change in the future, but is currently the ruling. I know in RI you must remove it, but here in Mass each town/city has their own rules. I know this because I sold a couple of houses with asbestos siding and checked with the building inspectors.

Erin Morrissey
Coldwell Banker
North Attleboro/Franklin Regional Office

Wed Jul 2 2008, 18:27

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