Asbestos & Lead

Asbestos and Lead Abatement Xactimate Estimates

Redefined Restoration LLC writes remote asbestos and lead abatement Xactimate estimates for restoration contractors nationwide. We scope testing, containment, lead-safe work practices and safe removal. The fee is $150 or 1% of the approved estimate, whichever is higher. We write the estimate; licensed professionals perform the testing and abatement.

Older buildings turn routine water and fire losses into hazardous-material jobs. When testing comes back positive, the scope changes: containment, protection, handling and disposal all need to be on the estimate. We write that scope from your documentation.

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What does an asbestos abatement estimate include?

Short answer: Testing, containment and safe removal scope for asbestos-containing materials, based on your documentation and test results.

Typical scope areas include:

Sampling and testing line items
Containment and critical barriers
Negative air and filtration with documented runtime
PPE and decontamination
Removal, wetting, bagging and labeling of affected materials
Disposal of regulated waste
Clearance or air testing, where documented
Rebuild of removed materials (reconstruction)

What does a lead abatement estimate include?

Short answer: Lead-safe work practices, containment and removal scope.

Typical scope areas include:

Testing line items
Containment and surface protection
Lead-safe work practices and PPE
Removal or stabilization of affected components
Specialized cleaning and waste handling
Cleaning verification or clearance, where documented

For homes built before 1978, the EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) rule generally applies to work that disturbs painted surfaces. Your company is responsible for certification and compliance; we write the scope that reflects the work.

What you receive

A complete, line-by-line Xactimate estimate for the abatement scope
Abatement and rebuild scope on the same file if you need both
The ESX file and the completed PDF estimate report, ready to submit under your company's name

What documentation do you need?

Short answer: Test results or lab reports, an abatement protocol if one exists, photos, and measurements of the affected materials.

Helpful items:

Lab results identifying the materials and locations
The abatement contractor's protocol or proposal, if subcontracted
Photos and measurements of affected materials
Containment photos and equipment records
Disposal documentation

Do you perform testing or abatement?

Short answer: No. We are an estimating service.

Testing, abatement work, licensing and regulatory compliance are handled by you or the licensed professionals you work with. Federal, state and local rules vary, and you're responsible for meeting the ones that apply to your work.

How much does an abatement estimate cost?

Short answer: $150 or 1% of the approved estimate, whichever is higher.

Example (illustrative): an $11,000 abatement estimate costs the $150 minimum. A $27,500 abatement estimate costs $275.

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Why outsource abatement estimates?

Short answer: Because hazardous-material scopes are detailed, and every containment, protection and disposal step needs to be itemized.

Abatement estimates mix testing, setup, labor, PPE, decontamination, disposal and rebuild. Writing them by hand takes hours, and small steps get skipped. We itemize the whole scope from your lab results and photos so you can focus on running the job safely.

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FAQs

Can you add abatement to a water or fire estimate you already wrote?

Yes. That's a supplement: $150 or 1% of only the new money added.

Do you need lab results before writing the scope?

They make the estimate much stronger. Send them with the file whenever you have them.

Can you include the rebuild after removal?

Yes. We write the reconstruction scope too.

Is approval guaranteed?

No. We don't guarantee coverage, approval, payment amount or timing.

Send us your abatement scope.