Asbestos in Loft and needs removed
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To avoid disturbing the asbestos around the tank they will likely want to go through the roof, so scaffold will be needed. They should also be putting the space under negative pressure, so they'll be using extaction equipment + generator. It is expensive.
Perhaps worth phoning HSE as well and get some guidance, or check the website.
I would avoid going up there for the time being. It may be worth sealing the loft hatch from below but do it loosely because contractors will need to get up there somehow to assess the situation.
I would think after the work is done you can salvage what is up there but it depends on how disintergrated the asbestos is. Objects can be cleaned etc during the work, a good contractor should be able to quote for all this.
To avoid disturbing the asbestos around the tank they will likely want to go through the roof, so scaffold will be needed. They should also be putting the space under negative pressure, so they'll be using extaction equipment + generator. It is expensive.
Perhaps worth phoning HSE as well and get some guidance, or check the website.
I would avoid going up there for the time being. It may be worth sealing the loft hatch from below but do it loosely because contractors will need to get up there somehow to assess the situation.
I would think after the work is done you can salvage what is up there but it depends on how disintergrated the asbestos is. Objects can be cleaned etc during the work, a good contractor should be able to quote for all this.
Dont worry, these Asbestos Cement tanks were very common in the 50`s contain about 5/10% Asbestos
if not disturbed should cause no problem.
If you want it removed there are firms available to do the job, or you can do it yourself take the necessary precautions Overalls, face mask etc, make sure the tank is well wrapped up and take it to the Local Council Amenity Tip, they have special arrangements for disposal
if not disturbed should cause no problem.
If you want it removed there are firms available to do the job, or you can do it yourself take the necessary precautions Overalls, face mask etc, make sure the tank is well wrapped up and take it to the Local Council Amenity Tip, they have special arrangements for disposal
How does he get it out the house if the loft hatch is too small?
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Perhaps they will be able to piece apart the lagging and clean up the tank so that it can stay up there. Really a question for a contractor. It's not a job I would do myself personally.
Ok so it's the end of an emotional day.I am lead to believe this needs to be removed by all sorts of safety precautions etc.
I don't know who to turn to for advice.
Last night's estimate was 1200-1400 ,today's estimate for
work invoice is £16250.00
I don't know who to turn to for advice.
Last night's estimate was 1200-1400 ,today's estimate for
work invoice is £16250.00
Worth having a look at : http://www.hse.gov.uk/asbestos/essentials/index.htm
See the main problem comes from walking the asbestos through the property, hence why I mentioned an opening in the roof. I doubt you will find a licensed contractor willing to walk it through the property unless of course you are prepared to vacate while it's done and then the staircase can be made a safe zone. This is likely to bring cost down. Still the trouble of getting the tank through the hatch..
It may be worth asking about management options. I think there may be products available that can be sprayed on spalding asbestos trapping it and preventing it from off-gassing. Still the issue of sealing and accessing the loft is a problem.
Another option may be to consider renovating/converting the loft space (loft room?) at least this dissolves the cost a little bit as some preliminaries like scaffold can be used for both the asbestos and rennovation part of the job.
16k does not actually sound unreasonable if they intend on opening up and making good the roof.. when done properly a lot of the equipment is specialist and very expensive, the cost of disposal is also painfully high as the weight of the tank (even though it is metal) will count as contaminated waste. Everything they take out will count as contaminated waste even though it is mostly not asbestos. Contractor's are charged by the kg to dipose of asbestos.
See the main problem comes from walking the asbestos through the property, hence why I mentioned an opening in the roof. I doubt you will find a licensed contractor willing to walk it through the property unless of course you are prepared to vacate while it's done and then the staircase can be made a safe zone. This is likely to bring cost down. Still the trouble of getting the tank through the hatch..
It may be worth asking about management options. I think there may be products available that can be sprayed on spalding asbestos trapping it and preventing it from off-gassing. Still the issue of sealing and accessing the loft is a problem.
Another option may be to consider renovating/converting the loft space (loft room?) at least this dissolves the cost a little bit as some preliminaries like scaffold can be used for both the asbestos and rennovation part of the job.
16k does not actually sound unreasonable if they intend on opening up and making good the roof.. when done properly a lot of the equipment is specialist and very expensive, the cost of disposal is also painfully high as the weight of the tank (even though it is metal) will count as contaminated waste. Everything they take out will count as contaminated waste even though it is mostly not asbestos. Contractor's are charged by the kg to dipose of asbestos.
Post photos of the tank and loft area, Dinkey
If the asbestos is lagging, then it will be the more dangerous type, and will require specialist removal under fully controlled conditions (an air-sealed enclosure), be notifiable to the HSE under a 14 day notice, and it will be at massive cost.
It may be that any loft insulation will need to be removed too as otherwise, there will be no way to air-test the location to certify that the area is free of fibres once removed. Anything in th eloft may also be deemed contaminated, but take advice on what can be retrieved.
Your house insurance will not cover normal removal, but will most likely cover accidents. So consider having an accident.
It may be that any loft insulation will need to be removed too as otherwise, there will be no way to air-test the location to certify that the area is free of fibres once removed. Anything in th eloft may also be deemed contaminated, but take advice on what can be retrieved.
Your house insurance will not cover normal removal, but will most likely cover accidents. So consider having an accident.
How would you suggest they access and remove the asbetos out of interest ? I get the impression nobody is quite sure.
Also Dinkey, don't panic chap. It's unlikely to be nearly as bad as you might think so long as you have not been up there cutting and smacking into it a lot. As woody says there lagging is likely to contain blue asbestos (the metallic type) just make sure the area is sealed for now and consider your options. There is always a light at the end of the tunnel.
It will require an approved method statement to be lodged with the HSE.
Either a sealed tented enclosure from the front door upto the loft hatch and either in the loft or the loft itself. During which the hosue will need to be vacated.
Or some other sort of enclosure via the roof, and scaffold.
But work in the loft will itself require the loft to be safe to work in - boarded and lighting
Thats if its done officially.
Do you reckon he could save a few grand going through the roof and then renovating the loft afterwards?
I would assume it would be cheaper for a contractor to go through the roof than through the house anyway. What do you reckon ?
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