Asbestos soffit removal
Removal and disposal of asbestos soffits from houses across London and the South East, with a consignment note for every job.
Soffits are the flat boards beneath the roof overhang. On older houses, some contain asbestos.
- Over 12 years’ experience
- Fully insured
- HSE compliant
- Environment Agency registered waste carrier
- Same or next day service
Identifying asbestos soffits
- A flat board fixed beneath the eaves, often painted white.
- Houses built or refurbished before 2000 are the ones to check.
- The adjoining fascias and gutters can also be asbestos cement.
- Asbestos and non-asbestos boards are difficult to tell apart. A photo is the first step, and testing confirms the material.
Undisturbed soffits in good condition carry a very low risk. Drilling, sanding or knocking them can release fibres.
Testing and removal
Sound soffits
Intact, painted soffits with no cracks can remain in place, provided they are not drilled, sanded or knocked.
Not sure what they are
Asbestos testing confirms the material. We take a sample and send it to a UKAS-accredited lab, with the result the same day or the next working day.
Removal
We remove soffits that are cracked, damaged or affected by planned work. Fascias and gutters can be included in the same quote.
Fixings to the eaves
Fitting a vent, an alarm box, a bird box or a satellite dish to the eaves usually involves drilling into the soffit board.
The board should be identified before any drilling, and the work planned around the result. Where the soffits are due to be replaced, we can remove them before the builder or roofer starts.
Where a board has already been drilled or a piece has come away, leave it in place and describe the damage in your enquiry.
What the job involves
- Protective suits and PPE on every job.
- Every board is bagged or wrapped, and labelled, before it is moved.
- The waste is taken to an approved waste transfer site.
- A consignment note is provided for your records.
- We are fully insured and offer same or next day service.
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 of soffit removal
There is no price list. Each job is quoted individually, and the quote is free.
- Extent
- One gable end, one elevation or the whole house.
- Height
- A bungalow, two storeys or higher.
- Condition
- Intact boards, or cracked and broken ones.
- Scope
- Whether the fascias and gutters are included.
- Access
- Conservatories, extensions or narrow side passages beneath the eaves.
Soffit questions
How can I tell if my soffits are asbestos?
They cannot be reliably identified by eye. The boards are flat and often painted, and asbestos and non-asbestos boards are difficult to tell apart. A photo is a good first step, or we can test a sample.
Is it safe to leave asbestos soffits?
Usually, if they are intact and undisturbed. They should not be drilled, sanded or knocked.
Can I fit a vent or a bird box to my soffit?
Not until the board has been identified, as drilling can release fibres. The work should be planned once the material is known.
How do I get a quote?
Send a photo and your postcode, or call. We can often quote straight away by phone or during a site visit. Quotes are free and carry no obligation.
What about the fascias and gutters?
Fascias and gutters can be quoted together with the soffits. Mention them in your enquiry. See asbestos panels, cladding and guttering.
Do I get any paperwork?
Yes. The waste is taken to an approved waste transfer site, and you receive the consignment note.
Soffits across London and the South East
We are based in Grays and cover London and the South East.
Free, no-obligation quotes
Send a clear photo of the eaves, taken from a few steps back, and your postcode on WhatsApp for free advice and a no-obligation quote.