Found asbestos During rehabbing 1st rental property

[Coleman Clark]

Test results positive for Asbestos on walls, and ceiling in kitchen area, and flooring the glue bonding under old vynal tiles, which is covered by carpet den and hallway. Sent removal proposal of all Asbestos areas tested is $5465.00. In Richardson, TX and would like to know if I have any other options? Thanks

[Brian Singer]

I live in California so I don't know about Texas specifically. I'm also a contractor.

The rule of thumb for asbestos is don't touch it.... meaning you don't have to abate it if you don't disturb it. Paint over it, drywall over it, cover it. Leave it be...

Asbestos only becomes a problem if you're gonna sand it, demo it, move it in some way. When it gets airborne then it's a danger.

Example is, leave the black glue on the floor and carpet over it, or better yet, tile over it. It will stay there for another 50 years and not be a danger.

If you have popcorn asbestos ceilings then paint them. Cover it and leave it alone.

This is he safest (and cheapest) way to solve the problem. There is no law that says you must abate asbestos. Unfortunately, you've had it tested and now you probably have to disclose it if you plan on flipping the house.