Asbestos guttering, panels and cladding removal
Removal and disposal of asbestos cement panels, cladding and guttering from garages, sheds, outbuildings and older extensions.
Waste is taken to an approved waste transfer site, with a consignment note for every job.
- Over 12 years’ experience
- Fully insured
- HSE compliant
- Environment Agency registered waste carrier
- Same or next day service
Where asbestos panels are found
Panels and cladding
Cement panels and cladding on garages, sheds, workshops and older extensions, flat or ribbed like roof sheeting.
Gutters and downpipes
Cement guttering and downpipes, sometimes alongside newer plastic sections.
- Fascias are included. Soffits are a separate job, covered under asbestos soffit removal.
- Roof sheets on the same building are covered under garage roof removal.
- Old storage heaters are covered under asbestos storage heater removal.
- Material already down and stacked is covered under collection and disposal.
Identifying asbestos cement panels
Asbestos cement cannot always be identified by eye. Do not break a piece off to check. The usual signs are:
- Built or refurbished before 2000.
- Outside: hard grey cement panels, flat or ribbed like roof sheeting.
- Outside: hard grey cement guttering and downpipes.
Timber weatherboard and plastic guttering are not asbestos, though a mixed wall can include both. A photo of the whole wall is often enough to identify it, and asbestos testing is available where it is not.
Asbestos cement is low risk while it is intact. Drilling, cutting or breaking it can release fibres into the air.
Removal or encapsulation
Sound material
Sound panels and guttering that are not being drilled or damaged can remain in place.
Encapsulation
A weathered but intact panel can be encapsulated in place.
Removal
Removal is the usual course where panels are cracked or deteriorating, the building is being demolished or re-clad, or other work requires access.
Not sure?
A photo of the whole wall is usually enough for us to advise on the right option.
Removed material is bagged or wrapped, and labelled, before it is moved.
How it works
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Send a photo
Send a photo and your postcode on WhatsApp, or call 07708 761540.
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Get a free quote
Every quote is free and without obligation, and can often be given over the phone or on site.
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Pick a day
Booked to a day that suits you.
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Removal and disposal
The material is taken to an approved waste transfer site, and you receive the consignment note.
What moves the price
A photo and a postcode are usually enough to provide a quote, often by phone or during a site visit.
- Quantity. A run of guttering is a different job from a full wall of cladding.
- Fixtures such as lights, pipes or a downpipe.
- Condition, intact or already broken.
- Height and access, including whether scaffold is required.
- Whether the material is already down, which makes it a collection rather than a removal.
Panel, cladding and gutter questions
How can I tell if cladding or panels are asbestos?
They cannot always be identified by eye. Flat grey cement panels on a building from before 2000 are the most likely. Don't break a piece off to check. A photo of the whole wall is a good first step, or we can test a sample.
Can gutters and downpipes be asbestos?
Yes, older ones can be. Cement guttering is hard and grey. Plastic guttering is not asbestos, though newer plastic sections can sit alongside older cement ones.
Can fascias be asbestos?
Some older fascias are. Timber and plastic fascias are not. A photo is usually enough to identify the material. Soffits are covered under asbestos soffit removal.
What moves the price?
The quantity, its condition and how easy it is to reach. We can often quote on the phone.
Can it be sealed instead of removed?
It can be, if it is intact and sound. The panel then remains in place. We advise on suitability from a photo. See asbestos encapsulation and sealing.
Related jobs and areas
We are based in Grays and cover London and the South East.
Free, no-obligation quotes
Send a clear photo, taken from a few steps back, and your postcode on WhatsApp for a free, no-obligation quote.