Asbestos Disposal -
Discussion
Just wanted to gauge the collective thoughts on the subject and how concerned or cautious I should be, if at all.
In short my next door neighbour has taken his garage down, it had an asbestos concrete roof. This neighbour as nice as he is, is notorious for getting mates to do jobs on the cheap and this is no different. Two lads turn up in a hatch back (modified Sirocco FYI) and dismantle it a couple of days ago.
I was at work whilst this was being done but on their driveway are multiple wrapped up lumps of asbestos from the roof. They're literally 6ft from where we're getting in an out of our cars on the other side of the fence and I'm not entirely comfortable with it.
I get on well with the neighbour so don't want to ask anything out of turn but is there an obligation or requirement as to how quick he needs to get rid of this stuff? I may be worrying unnecessarily but knowing he's not got a proper outfit in to handle the asbestos and it sitting again, about 6ft from our downstairs bedroom window any advice is welcome.
In short my next door neighbour has taken his garage down, it had an asbestos concrete roof. This neighbour as nice as he is, is notorious for getting mates to do jobs on the cheap and this is no different. Two lads turn up in a hatch back (modified Sirocco FYI) and dismantle it a couple of days ago.
I was at work whilst this was being done but on their driveway are multiple wrapped up lumps of asbestos from the roof. They're literally 6ft from where we're getting in an out of our cars on the other side of the fence and I'm not entirely comfortable with it.
I get on well with the neighbour so don't want to ask anything out of turn but is there an obligation or requirement as to how quick he needs to get rid of this stuff? I may be worrying unnecessarily but knowing he's not got a proper outfit in to handle the asbestos and it sitting again, about 6ft from our downstairs bedroom window any advice is welcome.
This is typical council advice for disposal of asbestos: https://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/residents/environme...
In short, if it is typical garage sheet material it is likely that he can dispose of it himself providing it is wrapped correctly.
In short, if it is typical garage sheet material it is likely that he can dispose of it himself providing it is wrapped correctly.
Thanks for all the info and advice. Doesn't sound like it's as much of a concern as perhaps I initially thought. We'd been keeping windows and doors shut due to the dust in general so no bad thing.
I'll not pounce on the fact that it's only been there a couple of days but will mention it to him once he's had a decent amount of time to make plans to remove it though!
I'll not pounce on the fact that it's only been there a couple of days but will mention it to him once he's had a decent amount of time to make plans to remove it though!
Alex_225 said:
Thanks for all the info and advice. Doesn't sound like it's as much of a concern as perhaps I initially thought. We'd been keeping windows and doors shut due to the dust in general so no bad thing.
I'll not pounce on the fact that it's only been there a couple of days but will mention it to him once he's had a decent amount of time to make plans to remove it though!
I've got plenty of that material a lot closer to my neighbour than 6ft and not bagged....its still in garage form though!I'll not pounce on the fact that it's only been there a couple of days but will mention it to him once he's had a decent amount of time to make plans to remove it though!
Pica-Pica said:
As far as I know, it should only be removed by a registered disposal agent.
Then you lack knowledge.Asbestos roof sheets will be Chrysotile which is currently non licensed for removal/disposal. The op states it was wrapped, so they do have half a clue.
Anyone can remove Chrysotile taking the appropriate measures, and ensuring it’s disposal is correct.
MustangGT said:
akirk said:
wrapped is good - local tip will take it if double wrapped...
issues come from breaking up the material - not from it sitting there...
This, but it is worth contacting the council to ensure you use the correct bagging, ours issued specific bags for asbestos.issues come from breaking up the material - not from it sitting there...
Might be worth checking if a similar process exists in your area.
Your worry is more how much asbestos was broken up and flew around as dust while they were removing it, as this is the area where the nonprofessionals can make errors.
You can always ask him if they hosed the entire area of asbestos before removing it - that is a good sign they knew what they were doing. Did they vacuum clean the area too?
Giving your property/drive etc a good hose down will help too (wear a mask) although most of the dust has probably been blown away and settled by now - it should not be that much of an issue so long as they did not produce loads of it. (Take a look at the bags maybe, see if the pieces are intact...loads of broken pieces would be a worry)
As said by others, double bagged asbestos can be taken to tips - the 'official' bags can be bought easily online.
If the neigbour keeps dragging his feet, I'd consider buying the bags and taking the stuff to the tip myself if it bothers you (as I can appreciate it does). The bags are not expensive.
Will give them the benefit of doubt - we have a Russian chap in our area who removes asbestos from garage roofs (£300 cash!) and he is meticulous, most of his customers moan more at the extra £20 on the water and electric bill as he hoses the neighbours' houses/drives down too and has a fancy asbestos vacuum cleaner that is so powerful it removes trees....)
(The asbestos vacuum can be hired too if you do suspect your property has dust on it)
You can always ask him if they hosed the entire area of asbestos before removing it - that is a good sign they knew what they were doing. Did they vacuum clean the area too?
Giving your property/drive etc a good hose down will help too (wear a mask) although most of the dust has probably been blown away and settled by now - it should not be that much of an issue so long as they did not produce loads of it. (Take a look at the bags maybe, see if the pieces are intact...loads of broken pieces would be a worry)
As said by others, double bagged asbestos can be taken to tips - the 'official' bags can be bought easily online.
If the neigbour keeps dragging his feet, I'd consider buying the bags and taking the stuff to the tip myself if it bothers you (as I can appreciate it does). The bags are not expensive.
Will give them the benefit of doubt - we have a Russian chap in our area who removes asbestos from garage roofs (£300 cash!) and he is meticulous, most of his customers moan more at the extra £20 on the water and electric bill as he hoses the neighbours' houses/drives down too and has a fancy asbestos vacuum cleaner that is so powerful it removes trees....)
(The asbestos vacuum can be hired too if you do suspect your property has dust on it)
First thing to check is weather it is really asbestos. Asbestos has not been used in garage roofs since the mid 80's. most will be 35 plus years old now. anything newer will look the same but not be asbestos. hhttps://www.roofingmegastore.co.uk/blog/asbestos-garage-roof.htm at first glance both materials will appear the same.
jondude said:
Will give them the benefit of doubt - we have a Russian chap in our area who removes asbestos from garage roofs (£300 cash!) and he is meticulous, most of his customers moan more at the extra £20 on the water and electric bill as he hoses the neighbours' houses/drives down too and has a fancy asbestos vacuum cleaner that is so powerful it removes trees....)
I love people like this, genuine great people that know what they are doing and don't feel any requirement to charge the world. ARHarh said:
First thing to check is weather it is really asbestos. Asbestos has not been used in garage roofs since the mid 80's. most will be 35 plus years old now. anything newer will look the same but not be asbestos. hhttps://www.roofingmegastore.co.uk/blog/asbestos-garage-roof.htm at first glance both materials will appear the same.
I had this issue, I know damn well mine is corrugated cement sheet. But the local tip wanted to treat it as asbestos. So I have all the bags & tape here to do it but C19 got in the way. Anyone know how much testing costs?tr7v8 said:
I had this issue, I know damn well mine is corrugated cement sheet. But the local tip wanted to treat it as asbestos.
leyorkie said:
I had to get a test even though I knew it was not asbestos. Test costs anything from £25 plus.
And they wonder why there is so much fly tipping......................(Not implying the two posters above would do this, but a lot of people woudl!)
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