Order your ACP‑5 online
A NYC DEP-certified asbestos investigator inspects your work area, takes only the samples DEP requires, and files the ACP-5 your DOB permit needs. Book and pay in about two minutes.
For ACP-5s in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island only. Need an asbestos inspection anywhere else, or a survey that isn’t for an ACP-5? See asbestos inspections
- NYC DEP-certified investigators
- Book online in 2 minutes
- Scheduled within 1 business day
One apartment or a house renovation. Paid when you order.
- Lab analysis$25 or $65 per sample
- DEP filing fee$100
Billed after the inspection. We take only the minimum samples DEP requires.
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Order your ACP-5
Pay online now, or send your details and we’ll contact you first. Either way, we’ll be in touch within 1 business day to schedule.
See a real ACP-5
This is an actual ACP-5 we filed for a commercial fit-out in Brooklyn, with the owner, address and investigator details removed. Yours will look the same: the DEP form, the materials sampled, the lab and the investigator’s certification.
Open the sample report (PDF)What’s included
- A NYC DEP-certified asbestos investigator on site
- Inspection of every material your work will disturb
- Only the minimum samples DEP requires, analyzed at an accredited lab
- The ACP-5 (Asbestos Assessment Report), signed and filed with DEP
- A copy for your architect, expediter, GC and DOB
- If asbestos turns up, we explain your options and the next steps
Pricing
| Inspection and ACP-5 report | Paid when you order |
|---|---|
| One apartment or unit (renovation) | $895 |
| Single-family house (renovation, not full demolition) | $895 |
| Single-family house, full demolition | $1,200 |
| Several units, whole buildings, common areas, commercial | Priced on scope |
| Billed after the inspection | Price |
|---|---|
| Lab analysis, standard (PLM) | $25 per sample |
| Lab analysis, where DEP requires TEM (e.g. floor tiles, mastic) | $65 per sample |
| NYC DEP filing fee | $100 |
We take only the minimum number of samples DEP requires for the materials your work will disturb, and your invoice lists every one.
Why you need an ACP-5
In New York City, the Department of Buildings won’t issue most permits for work in buildings built before 1987 until an asbestos investigator has looked at the areas the work will disturb. The ACP-5 is that sign-off. It confirms either that no asbestos-containing material will be disturbed, or that the amount is minor. If more asbestos is found, the removal is filed separately, and we can help with that too.
Not in the five boroughs, or not an ACP-5? This page is only for NYC ACP-5s. For Long Island, Westchester, the rest of New York State and New Jersey, or for pre-purchase and pre-demolition surveys, see our asbestos inspection page.
How it works
Order online
Pick your property type, add the address and work, and pay the $895 inspection fee. Or just send your details.
We schedule
We call or email within 1 business day to book the inspection and confirm access.
Inspection & lab
The investigator inspects the work area and takes the required samples. An accredited lab analyzes them.
ACP-5 filed
We file the ACP-5 with DEP and send you the report, with one invoice for the samples and the filing fee.
Frequently asked questions
What is an ACP-5?
It’s the NYC DEP Asbestos Assessment Report. A DEP-certified asbestos investigator signs it after inspecting the area your work will disturb. The Department of Buildings needs it before it issues most permits for work in buildings built before 1987. Read our ACP-5 guide.
What does the $895 cover?
The investigator’s visit, the inspection of your work area, and preparing the ACP-5 report for one apartment or unit, or a single-family house renovation. A full single-family demolition is $1,200. Lab analysis and the DEP filing fee are billed separately after the inspection.
How much will the samples cost?
Each sample is $25 for standard analysis (PLM), or $65 where DEP requires TEM analysis, which is typical for floor tiles and mastic. We take only the minimum number DEP requires for the materials your work will disturb, and your invoice lists every one.
Why is the DEP filing fee billed separately?
It’s the fee for filing the ACP-5 with NYC DEP. It’s $100, and it’s billed with the lab analysis after the inspection.
Do I have to pay online?
No. You can send your details and we’ll contact you first. Many clients prefer to talk it through, and that’s fine.
What if my project isn’t one apartment or a house?
Choose “Something else” and tell us about it. Whole buildings, several units, common areas and commercial spaces are priced on the scope, and we’ll send you a price.
Is this page for jobs outside NYC?
No. This page is only for ACP-5s in the five boroughs. For Long Island, Westchester, the rest of New York State, New Jersey, or an asbestos survey that isn’t for an ACP-5, see our asbestos inspection page.
What happens if asbestos is found?
The ACP-5 records it, and we explain what it means for your permit and your options. If the material has to be removed, we can quote the abatement.
Do I need to be home?
Someone needs to give the investigator access to the work area. Many clients arrange it through the super, doorman or their contractor.
Questions before you book?
Call us and we’ll talk it through. Or order online and we’ll call you to schedule.