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Asbestos corrugated sheeting in utility room roof: replace or cover?

Anonymous user 15/03/2024 - 2.31 PM

A couple of days ago I've notice what appears to be asbestos corrugated sheeting in my utility room roof, just below the 4in concrete roof. I spotted it from the outside, through a gap in the wall at the top, where water is leaking in. Due to the leaking roof, the wooden ceiling boards need to be replaced. This will obviously expose the asbestos sheet/s, which due to their age (house built in 1930s) may not be in a very stable state. I guess my questions are as follows: 1. should I aim for removal of the asbestos or cover it up again? 2. I know technically I could do it myself but I'd prefer to hire someone to replace the ceiling due to mobility issues. Should I aim for a roofer or other trade, e.g. refurb/restore? Thanks in advance for any advice.

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Anonymous user

You may feel that you are technically capable of removing asbestos but the safest job for you and anybody else who may come in contact with the working area is for it to be removed by a specialist, Always use a registered asbestos removal company who will be able to test the area and give feedback on how they will dispose of the sheeting, If the area is already damaged then it will always be right to replace the roof not cover it as this is just sweeping the problem under the carpet and may lead to larger more expensive problems in the future, When deciding who to use to refit your ceiling they will need to be competent with timber work this could be covered by a few different specialist trades but a qualified carpenter would be the ideal tradesman.

Answered12 February 2016

A&J Surveyors Ltd

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It is likely to be white asbestos (crysotile) and can therefore be removed of easily by a competent roofer. We normally remove it and allow our asbestos man to collect. It is not really something to be overly worried about so long as the correct PPE is worn and due care and attention is adhered to. Remove it and put on a new roof for a piece of mind.

Answered31 August 2018