Asbestos found under ground floor boards

[Robert Clark]

Hi Guys

 

We have an old heating pipe which runs around the outside edge of our house, under the floorboards.

 

We’ve discovered test it is lagged in Asbestos and a survey has identified Crocidolite, Amosite & Chrysotile on the pipe and in the surrounding soil samples.

 

We’e now waiting for a contractor to come to take a look.

 

In the meantime I’m wondering what the likely remedy will be?

 

Will it be necessary to dig up and remove the soil too?

 

Any thoughts or suggestions would be appreciated.

 

Thanks 

 

Robert 

[PeterW]

Yes..!! It should be sealed now with plastic sheet, tape and warning signs. You will have to use a specialist contractor to remove what they deem is required - you have no say in that. 
 

You may have to put warning signs in any remaining floor voids.