Asbestos doesn't necessarily have to be removed in a household - it can simply be enclosed or repaired to prevent the release of asbestos fibers into the air. Depending on the situation, asbestos tends to take around a week to be removed from a building.
The guys came in and had containment barriers/zippered door and used all safety precautions. They were efficient and very thorough. The only downside was the company was too busy to have a person come and re-do the drywalling...