Asbestos encapsulation
Encapsulation seals asbestos in place under a protective coating. It suits material that is sound and will not be disturbed.
- Over 12 years’ experience
- Fully insured
- HSE compliant
- Environment Agency registered waste carrier
- Same or next day service
Encapsulation or removal
The risk arises when fibres are released into the air and breathed in. Asbestos in good condition, left undisturbed, carries a very low risk.
When encapsulation suits
The material is sound but weathered, such as a cement garage roof, or it is an Artex ceiling in good condition that the owner prefers to keep.
When removal suits
The material is cracked, crumbling or already disturbed, is due to come down, or is about to be drilled, cut or built against. See asbestos dismantle and removal.
Encapsulation leaves the asbestos in place. It remains present if the building is sold, altered or demolished.
Materials we encapsulate
- Cement roofs on garages, sheds and outbuildings. For complete removal, see garage roof removal.
- Artex ceilings and walls in sound condition. See Artex ceilings and walls.
The encapsulation process
- Cement roof
- The roof is cleaned and prepared, then a protective coating is applied over the top.
- Artex ceiling
- The condition is checked first, then the ceiling is sealed in place without sanding or scraping.
- Result
- A barrier over material that was already stable, with the asbestos remaining underneath.
Encapsulation is only suitable for material that is sound to begin with.
Choosing between encapsulation and removal
The decision depends on the condition of the material and the plans for the building. Whole sheets or an intact ceiling that will not be disturbed can be sealed. Cracks, crumbling or planned building work point to removal.
A photo is the quickest way to assess the material. Where the material itself is unknown, asbestos testing provides a result from a UKAS-accredited lab, the same day or the next working day.
A planned sale or future building work can change which route suits, so it is worth mentioning in your enquiry.
Free advice
Worth knowing
Free advice and a no-obligation quote
Free advice and a no-obligation quote are available for any material, whether encapsulation or removal is the better option.
How it works
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Photo and postcode
Send a photo and your postcode on WhatsApp, or call us on 07708 761540.
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Free quote
Quotes are free, with no obligation. We can often quote straight away on the phone, or on site.
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Booking
The work is booked for a day that suits you.
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Encapsulation
The material stays in place under a protective coating.
What moves the price of encapsulation
- The area to be sealed
- Height and access
- The condition of the material and the preparation it needs
- Whether encapsulation is the right route
Each job is quoted individually, and the quote is free.
Encapsulation questions
Is sealing asbestos as good as removing it?
They serve different purposes. Removal takes the material away, while encapsulation keeps it in place under a protective coating. For sound material that will not be disturbed, encapsulation is a sensible route. If the material is cracked or in the way, removal is better.
Can you seal an Artex ceiling?
Often, if it is sound and will not be sanded or scraped. A photo of the ceiling helps us assess it.
Can you seal a garage roof?
Yes, if the sheets are whole and sound. Cracked or crumbling sheets are better removed.
What moves the price of sealing?
The price depends on the area, the access and the condition of the material. A photo and a postcode are usually enough for a price. If not, we can quote on site.
Request a free quote
For advice on encapsulation or removal, send a photo on WhatsApp or call us.