Domestic asbestos removal in Redditch
Homes built before 2000 can contain asbestos in several places, and not all of them are roofs. If you have found something suspicious or you are planning building work, this page explains what is usually involved and how to get it looked at.
Where it turns up in a house
In domestic properties the usual locations are garage and shed roofs, soffits and fascias, porch and bay roofs, rainwater goods, textured ceiling and wall coatings, vinyl floor tiles and their adhesive, and pipe or boiler lagging. Houses from the 1960s to the 1980s, which describes a large share of Redditch's housing, are the most likely to have at least one of these.
Having asbestos in the home is not an emergency. In good condition and left undisturbed, most of these materials are low risk. The problem is when they are damaged, deteriorating, or about to be drilled, sanded, cut or knocked down in a DIY job or by builders who have not been told.
What to do before any building work
If you are planning an extension, loft conversion, kitchen replacement, new windows or garage demolition, find out what is in the building first. A refurbishment survey will identify suspect materials in the areas to be worked on, and a laboratory can confirm samples. That protects you, your family and your builders, and avoids delays when a builder finds something unexpected.
Tell every trade about the results. A short written note listing the areas affected is enough to stop an electrician drilling through a ceiling coating or a plumber disturbing lagging.
Who does the work
We are an introduction service. We pass your photos and details to an independent local contractor, who provides the quote, carries out the work, holds the insurance and any licences needed, and issues the waste paperwork. Most domestic asbestos cement jobs are not licensed work, but some materials, such as insulation board or sprayed coatings, can be. The contractor will tell you which applies to your job.
Who does the work, and what the law expects
Halden Asbestos Removal is an introduction service. We pass your photos and details to an independent contractor, who provides the quote, carries out the work and holds the insurance and any licences required. Most asbestos cement work is non-licensed, but it is still regulated: workers need training, the right equipment and a lawful route for the waste. Some non-licensed work must also be notified to the enforcing authority, and other materials such as insulation board or lagging can need a licensed contractor. The contractor will tell you which applies to your job.
What to send us
- Two or three clear photos of the roof, ceiling or material
- The rough size and what it is attached to
- The age of the building if you know it
- Access: gates, steps, side passages and where a skip could go
- Whether the building is occupied or in use
Prices on this site are guides only. Only the contractor's written quote counts.
How it works.
- 1
Tell us what you have
Photos and a short description of where the suspect material is.
- 2
Identify
A sample may be taken and sent to a laboratory to confirm.
- 3
Quote and plan
The contractor sets out what needs removing and how.
- 4
Safe removal
Material is contained, removed, wrapped and disposed of with paperwork.
What affects the price.
- Type and amount of material
- Whether it is damaged or intact
- Whether licensed work is needed
- Access and the rooms affected
- Rebuilding or redecorating afterwards
Good to know.
Is asbestos in my house dangerous right now?
Not usually if it is intact and undisturbed. The risk is from fibres released when the material is damaged or worked on. If you are unsure, do not touch it and get it checked.
Can I stay in the house during the work?
For outbuilding work, normally yes. For indoor work, the contractor will tell you whether rooms need to be vacated.
Do I have to tell my insurer?
Check your policy. Some insurers ask about asbestos. Ask the contractor for a written record of what was found and removed.
What if my builder says there is no asbestos?
Builders can only be sure after testing. Ask for sample results, particularly for pre-2000 ceilings, tiles, soffits and roofs.
Do you do the work yourselves?
No. We are an introduction service. We pass your photos and details to an independent local contractor, who provides the quote, does the work and issues the waste paperwork.
Is the quote really free?
Yes. Sending your details costs nothing and carries no obligation. The contractor's written quote is what counts, and you can say no.
What should I send?
Two or three clear photos, the rough size of the roof or area, the age of the building if you know it, and a postcode. A phone photo is fine.
Where we cover.
Redditch, its neighbourhoods and the towns and villages around it.
Send a photo and get a written quote.
A local contractor reviews your photos and details, then replies with a written quote. Free to ask, no obligation.
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