ASBESTOS IN FARM BUILDINGS
Asbestos in Farm Buildings
Asbestos in farm buildings is common place throughout the UK. The asbestos products typically located on farms include asbestos cement roof sheeting, down pipes, gutters, panels and fascia’s and soffits.
In the majority of cases the asbestos can remain in situ undisturbed and managed.
Where asbestos becomes damaged or roofs are leaking a need for asbestos removal of the products can arise.
The most common asbestos product on farm and agricultural buildings is Asbestos Cement. The material can be costly to remove and disposal costs can be significant.
When looking for the best option for managing the asbestos to farm buildings there are a number of important factors -
Is the asbestos damaged?
Can the asbestos be repaired (this will be considerably cheaper)
Will the material continue to degrade and become damaged?
Will it cost me more in the long term?
What risk to i have to my health and that of my family and workers?
Should the material be tested for asbestos?
Only once you know the answer to the above questions should you consider moving forwards with the management or potential removal of asbestos form your farm buildings.
How much will it cost to remove asbestos from my farm?
The cost for asbestos removal from farms can be high due to the overall square meterage of material and the amount of hazardous waste to be removed form site.
It is important to get written quotations for all works form a qualified, experienced and accredited contractor who has the financial standing to undertake such projects.
At Asbestos Audit Ltd we have extensive knowledge of asbestos cement removal from farm buildings.
With over 200,000 m2 of asbestos removed from various farm and agricultural sites over the 3 years we have the experience, ability and backing to undertake any size of removal project.
Our dedicated asbestos removal teams work throughout the UK from Northern Scotland down to the South Coast from our regional offices. We are fully accredited, insured, trained and licensed to carry asbestos waste.
All works are quoted prior to starting work and billed following completion of the project on site.