Meth Remediation Cost

[Kristie Giles]

Anyone have experience with meth remediation? How big was the house, and how much did it cost? The companies I talked to say they can do it for $4-$5k (1100 sq ft), but I'm skeptical. I read one article that said $26k. I believe they can clean it well enough that they can test the walls again and get a negative result for that price, but I am not confident that will actually get all the residue out of the house (I would imagine it gets into the attic insulation, rafters, etc., since everything vents into the attic). I got a positive reading on a property I am trying to buy and am not sure how much of a discount I would need to make this not a dealbreaker. I will find out the exact levels tomorrow, but I'm pretty sure it's from a previous tenant smoking, not a lab. 

Also, if meth levels are above the state's "safe" limit, would I legally need to evict the current tenants immediately? 

[Laura Spaulding]

I do meth remediation for a living.  Utah has State regulations.  I would be happy to tell you the protocol and average costs for cleanup.  Run away fast from the $5K cleanup.