JCGD Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 Hey, We were looking at getting soffit downlights lights put in. Noticed when taking the ventilation covers off, there is a soffit above the pvc soffit, which would need to be drilled to accommodate the light fixture. Is there a risk in doing this? The house is from 1982, so wondering if the other soffit is an ACM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radian Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 38 minutes ago, JCGD said: The house is from 1982, so wondering if the other soffit is an ACM. Maybe that's why it has been over-boarded. Soffit and fascia upgraders love to just pin straight over rotten wood but that gap is very suspicious. You can buy an asbestos test on amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCGD Posted November 18, 2022 Author Share Posted November 18, 2022 9 minutes ago, Radian said: Maybe that's why it has been over-boarded. Soffit and fascia upgraders love to just pin straight over rotten wood but that gap is very suspicious. You can buy an asbestos test on amazon We've actually bit the bullet and are getting a survey done instead. Would it be an overly big job to remove if it does come back as an ACM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radian Posted November 18, 2022 Share Posted November 18, 2022 You'd have to have a careful look at your motives for having it removed. It's bound to be more expensive than leaving it be, and it's perfectly safe if left alone. If you only want it removed so you can put in lights, then look at shallow or surface downlights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andehh Posted November 20, 2022 Share Posted November 20, 2022 (edited) We had a 1970s place that had pvc soffits over ACM ones. Not dissimilar to yours in style. Only cost about £900 odd for full perimeter soffit removal and disposal., (vs like £4500 for architects recommended company). Got all the paperwork for proper disposal and they were registered. Edited November 20, 2022 by Andehh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCGD Posted November 20, 2022 Author Share Posted November 20, 2022 9 hours ago, Andehh said: We had a 1970s place that had pvc soffits over ACM ones. Not dissimilar to yours in style. Only cost about £900 odd for full perimeter soffit removal and disposal., (vs like £4500 for architects recommended company). Got all the paperwork for proper disposal and they were registered. That‘s reassuring, I will explore removal if the survey comes back with anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCGD Posted December 6, 2022 Author Share Posted December 6, 2022 Just an update, had the survey report come back today. All clear. Relieved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andehh Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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