Reasonable cost for asbestos removal

[Strak]

1 hour ago, gaz_moose said:

that is really good news that your roof has not got any asbestos in it, but as pointed out it may prove to be troublesome convincing the guys at the rubbish tip.

i suppose i should get mine tested instead of just assuming the worst.

 

Yeah the test was £35, or a bit more if you need to get mask and disposal overalls with it so in my case a worthwhile investment! I'm hoping I can get someone to buy the whole garage on eBay, even if for 1p, and come and take it away for their own use. Maybe wishful thinking though.

[saveasteading]

That's great that it isn't asbestos. The underside does look new so will be plastic fibres.

This can be quite fragile.

But I reckon the council would want an independent report to say that it wasn't asbestos, and that will cost more than the quite you have to take it down and away.

 

It remains your responsibility that it is not being fly tipped.

[gaz_moose]

where did you get your survey for £35 ?? everywhere ive looked seems to be £50 plus vat.

[Strak]

Sorry hadn't looked at the site for a while and only just saw this question. It's this one, available from their site or Amazon: Sample Only Kit – Asbestos-Sampling.com.

It's the sample only kit without protective clothing, mask, etc. as I already had those. I think the £50 kits come with gloves, suit and probably a mask. I've had one before - the gloves were thin latex gloves, and the suit was one of those paper like ones. They were fine for the job, although I'm sure not worth £20, but I happened to have some anyway so just went for the cheaper one.