Hi,
I am looking at getting a house rewired, which has asbestos (chrysotile) ceiling panels, with wooden strips between them.
I have asked a few electricians for rewire quotes, have pointed out the asbestos ceilings and have said that I don't want them touched (i.e. just rewire the existing fittings in their current location).
None of them have said that this is a problem, but is it really possible to rewire without any risk of disturbing the ceilings? Even though they aren't cutting into the ceilings to install lights, I'm concerned that even chasing the walls would risk damage where they meet the ceilings.
Any thoughts would be much appreciated.
I am looking at getting a house rewired, which has asbestos (chrysotile) ceiling panels, with wooden strips between them.
I have asked a few electricians for rewire quotes, have pointed out the asbestos ceilings and have said that I don't want them touched (i.e. just rewire the existing fittings in their current location).
None of them have said that this is a problem, but is it really possible to rewire without any risk of disturbing the ceilings? Even though they aren't cutting into the ceilings to install lights, I'm concerned that even chasing the walls would risk damage where they meet the ceilings.
Any thoughts would be much appreciated.