Asbestos storage heater removal
Removal and disposal of old night storage heaters. Some older models have asbestos insulation inside. The heater and its rating plate are the starting point for identifying the model.
- Over 12 years’ experience
- Fully insured
- HSE compliant
- Environment Agency registered waste carrier
- Same or next day service
Signs of asbestos in a storage heater
Not every old heater contains asbestos. The following factors point to it.
- Age
- Heaters put in before 1974 may have asbestos insulation.
- Inside
- In some models, an insulating slab sits under the box that holds the storage bricks.
- Seals
- Rope seals and gaskets can be found in gas or electric heating appliances.
- Model
- The rating plate gives the model number. Some manufacturers list which old models contained asbestos.
- Not sure
- Until it has been checked, treat the heater as if it contains asbestos.
A photo of the heater and its rating plate, sent on WhatsApp, helps us identify the model.
Leaving the heater intact
Worth knowing
Do not open or dismantle the heater
Do not remove the panels, lift out the bricks or break the heater up to get it out of the room. Leave it in place until it is removed.
Asbestos in good condition and left undisturbed carries an extremely low risk. The risk arises when fibres are released into the air and breathed in.
What the service includes
Removal of a single heater or every heater in a property, domestic or commercial.
- Protective suits and PPE are worn on every job.
- Each heater is bagged or wrapped, and labelled, before it is moved.
- The waste is taken to an approved waste transfer site.
- You receive the consignment note as proof of where the waste went.
- We are fully insured.
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.
Information for a quote
The heater
One clear photo taken from a few steps back, with the panels in place.
The rating plate
A close-up of the label showing the model number, if it can be read without moving the heater.
How many, and where
The number of heaters, and the rooms and floors they are in.
Your postcode
We cover London, the South East and East Anglia, with same or next day service.
Asbestos storage heater questions
Do storage heaters contain asbestos?
Some older models do. Heaters installed before 1974 may have asbestos insulation inside. The rating plate is the first thing to check.
How can I tell if my storage heater has asbestos?
The rating plate gives the model number, and some manufacturers publish lists of old models that contained asbestos. A photo of the heater and the plate helps us identify it. If it is still unclear, treat it as containing asbestos, or we can test it.
Is it safe to leave it where it is?
Usually, if it is intact and nobody opens it. The panels, bricks and casing should be left undisturbed.
Can I take it apart to get it out?
No. Dismantling the heater can disturb the insulation inside. It should stay in one piece until it is removed.
What happens to it after you take it?
It is bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken to an approved waste transfer site. You receive a consignment note for the job.
What moves the price?
The price depends on the number of heaters, their position in the building and the access for removal. A photo and a postcode are usually enough to start, and we can often quote straight away on the phone, or on site.
Do you remove other old heating parts?
Yes. We also remove old cement flue pipes.
Request a free quote
Send a photo of the heater, its rating plate and your postcode on WhatsApp, or call us. We can often quote straight away.