Get Free Asbestos Removal, Survey and Testing Quotes
If you need help with suspected asbestos in a home, garage, rental property or commercial building, AsbestosQuotes.co.uk can help you compare quotations from independent local specialists.
Our free online quote service covers asbestos removal, asbestos surveys, asbestos testing and sampling, asbestos garage roof removal, asbestos management surveys, and refurbishment and demolition asbestos surveys.
Rather than contacting several companies separately, you can submit one enquiry through our website. Depending on availability, your details may then be matched with up to four asbestos specialists who cover your area and provide the service you need.
The service is free to use and there is no obligation to accept any quotation. You can speak directly with the contractors, ask questions about the proposed work and compare prices before deciding whether you want to proceed.
You do not need to know exactly what type of asbestos service is required before completing the form. If you have found a suspicious material or you are planning work on an older property, simply provide as much information as possible and the specialists can discuss the most appropriate next step with you.
How to Request Free Asbestos Quotes
Getting started only takes a few minutes. The enquiry form is designed to collect enough information for local specialists to understand the type of property and the work you may need.
- Complete the online enquiry form — tell us what type of asbestos work you need, where the property is located and how contractors can contact you.
- We look for suitable local specialists — your enquiry may be matched with up to four independent asbestos contractors who cover your postcode and provide the relevant service.
- Available specialists contact you — they may ask for photographs, request further details or arrange a visit to the property.
- Receive and compare quotations — compare the scope of work, prices, timescales, insurance and any relevant licensing before making your decision.
The final choice always remains with you. You do not have to use the cheapest contractor and you do not have to appoint any of the companies that contact you.
Asbestos Services You Can Request Quotes For
Asbestos was used in a wide range of UK building products, so the type of work required can vary significantly from one property to another. The six main services available through our quote-matching network are explained below.
Asbestos Removal Quotes
You can request quotations for the removal of asbestos-containing materials from homes, garages, outbuildings, commercial premises and other properties.
Asbestos removal may be needed where a material is damaged, deteriorating, being disturbed as part of building work or simply needs to be removed before an area can be renovated.
The way the work must be carried out depends on the type and condition of the asbestos-containing material. Certain higher-risk materials require a contractor holding the appropriate licence from the Health and Safety Executive, while some lower-risk asbestos cement products can be dealt with under different controls.
Removal quotations may cover:
- Asbestos cement sheets and panels
- Garage and outbuilding roofing
- Asbestos insulation board
- Old pipe insulation and lagging
- Textured coatings containing asbestos
- Asbestos floor tiles and associated materials
- Flues, gutters, downpipes and cement products
- Asbestos discovered during refurbishment work
A contractor should explain what is included in the quotation, how the material will be removed, what control measures are required and how the asbestos waste will be transported and disposed of.
If you do not yet know whether a material contains asbestos, arranging testing or a survey before requesting removal work may be the most sensible first step.
Asbestos Survey Quotes
An asbestos survey can help identify asbestos-containing materials within an older building and provide useful information about their location and condition.
Surveys are commonly requested by homeowners before renovation work, by buyers concerned about an older property and by landlords or businesses responsible for maintaining premises.
The correct type of asbestos survey depends on the reason it is being carried out. Some surveys are intended to support the ongoing management of asbestos, while others involve more intrusive investigation before refurbishment or demolition work.
A typical asbestos survey quotation may include:
- An inspection of relevant areas of the property
- Identification of suspected asbestos-containing materials
- Assessment of the condition of materials found
- Sampling where required
- Laboratory analysis of samples
- A written asbestos survey report
- Recommendations for monitoring, management or removal
When comparing quotations, check which parts of the property are included in the survey and whether laboratory testing is included within the stated price.
Asbestos Testing and Sampling Quotes
If you only have one or a small number of suspect materials, asbestos sampling and testing may be a more suitable option than arranging a full survey.
It is not possible to reliably identify asbestos simply by looking at a material. Many older building products can look very similar to asbestos-containing versions, so laboratory analysis is normally needed for confirmation.
A trained person can carefully take a small sample of the material and send it to a suitable laboratory for analysis.
Common materials submitted for asbestos testing include:
- Textured wall and ceiling coatings
- Corrugated garage roofing sheets
- Ceiling and wall boards
- Old floor tiles
- Pipe insulation
- Cement panels
- Roofing and cladding products
- Materials uncovered during home renovations
Testing can be useful before drilling, cutting, removing or otherwise disturbing a material. It can also prevent unnecessary specialist asbestos removal costs if laboratory results confirm that asbestos is not present.
When requesting a quote, mention how many materials need testing and where they are located. Photographs may also help the specialist understand what is involved before attending the property.
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal Quotes
Corrugated asbestos cement roofing remains common on older garages, sheds, workshops and other outbuildings throughout the UK.
Many of these roofs have now been in place for several decades. Although asbestos cement generally presents a lower risk than some other asbestos-containing materials when it remains intact, old sheets can become weathered, cracked or damaged.
You can use the quotation form to find contractors for the removal and disposal of an asbestos garage roof before fitting a replacement roof covering.
The price of garage roof removal may depend on:
- The overall size of the garage
- The number and size of asbestos cement sheets
- Whether the garage is attached or detached
- Access around the building
- The height of the roof
- The condition of the sheets
- Waste transport and disposal requirements
- Whether other asbestos-containing materials are present
Where possible, the sheets should be removed without unnecessarily breaking or damaging them. The contractor should also arrange for asbestos waste to be handled and disposed of correctly.
If you are unsure whether an old corrugated roof actually contains asbestos, you can also request asbestos sampling and testing before arranging removal.
Asbestos Management Survey Quotes
An asbestos management survey is intended to help identify asbestos-containing materials that could be disturbed during the normal occupation, maintenance or repair of a building.
This type of survey is particularly relevant to non-domestic properties and certain communal areas of residential buildings where there may be a legal duty to manage asbestos.
Management survey quotations may be suitable for:
- Offices
- Shops and retail premises
- Warehouses
- Workshops
- Commercial units
- Communal areas of blocks of flats
- Managed residential buildings
- Other occupied non-domestic premises
The survey should identify accessible asbestos-containing materials that could reasonably be disturbed during normal use or routine maintenance.
The resulting information can then support an asbestos register and management plan. This can help the person responsible for the premises keep track of known asbestos, monitor its condition and reduce the risk of accidental disturbance.
When comparing quotations, check what areas of the building will be inspected, whether sampling is included and what type of report or asbestos register will be provided afterwards.
Refurbishment and Demolition Asbestos Survey Quotes
If significant refurbishment or demolition work is planned, a more intrusive asbestos survey may be required before the work starts.
A refurbishment and demolition survey is intended to identify asbestos-containing materials within areas that will be disturbed by the proposed work.
This can involve accessing parts of the building that would not normally be investigated during a routine management survey.
Depending on the planned works, the survey may need to investigate:
- Behind walls and partitions
- Above suspended ceilings
- Beneath floor coverings
- Inside service ducts
- Around pipework and heating systems
- Behind fixed fittings
- Roof voids and concealed spaces
- Other parts of the building affected by refurbishment or demolition
Because these surveys can be intrusive, the areas being surveyed may need to be unoccupied while the inspection takes place.
The scope should also reflect the planned building work. For example, a survey required before refurbishing one room may be very different from a survey carried out before the complete demolition of a building.
When requesting quotations, provide as much information as possible about the planned work so the surveyor can price the correct level of investigation.
Not Sure Which Asbestos Service You Need?
It is quite common for customers not to know whether they need testing, a survey or removal when they first make an enquiry.
For example, you may have uncovered an old board behind a fireplace, discovered corrugated sheets on a garage or found an unusual material while renovating a property.
In these situations, describe what you have found and explain what you are planning to do. If possible, include information about the age of the property, where the material is located and whether it appears damaged.
A specialist can then discuss whether sampling, a wider survey or another course of action would be appropriate.
What Information Should You Include in Your Enquiry?
The more useful information you provide at the start, the easier it is for local contractors to decide whether they can help and what may be involved.
Useful details can include:
- The type of property, such as a house, bungalow, garage, flat or commercial building
- The approximate age of the property if known
- The type of asbestos service you are looking for
- The location of any suspected asbestos-containing material
- Whether asbestos has already been confirmed by testing
- Whether the material appears damaged, broken or deteriorated
- The approximate size or amount of material involved
- Whether refurbishment or demolition work is planned
- Whether photographs of the material are available
- Any access issues that may affect the work
- How soon you would like the survey, testing or removal completed
You do not need to have all of this information available. Simply provide what you know and the contractor can ask further questions if necessary.
Can I Get an Asbestos Quote From Photographs?
Photographs can sometimes help a contractor understand the size, location and accessibility of a job. For relatively straightforward work, such as removing an asbestos cement garage roof, a contractor may be able to provide an initial estimate after seeing clear photographs and measurements.
However, photographs cannot reliably confirm whether a material contains asbestos.
A site visit may still be required for removal work, and suspected asbestos normally needs appropriate sampling and laboratory analysis if its contents have not already been confirmed.
What Happens After You Submit the Form?
After submitting your enquiry, we look for independent asbestos specialists who provide the relevant service and cover your local area.
Depending on availability, your enquiry may be passed to up to four suitable contractors. They can then contact you directly using the details supplied on the form.
A contractor may:
- Ask additional questions about the property
- Request photographs or measurements
- Discuss the suspected asbestos material
- Arrange a convenient time to visit
- Explain the survey or testing process
- Provide an estimate or written quotation
All further discussions about the job, including appointments, quotations, contracts and payments, take place directly between you and the contractor.
How to Compare Asbestos Quotes
Comparing several asbestos quotations can be useful because the scope and price of the work may vary between contractors.
Before deciding which company to appoint, make sure you understand exactly what each quotation includes.
Depending on the job, you may want to compare:
- The total quoted price
- The exact work included
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether sampling and laboratory fees are included
- Whether a written survey report is included
- How asbestos waste will be removed and disposed of
- Whether disposal paperwork is included
- Any preparation or access requirements
- The expected start date
- How long the work should take
- What insurance the contractor holds
- Whether appropriate HSE licensing is required and held
- The payment terms
The lowest quotation is not automatically the best option. It is worth comparing the complete scope of work and checking that you are comfortable with the contractor's experience and proposed approach.
Checking an Asbestos Contractor Before Work Starts
The companies introduced through AsbestosQuotes.co.uk are independent businesses rather than employees of this website.
We ask contractors using our service to provide suitable business information, including evidence of insurance and customer references where required. However, you should still carry out your own checks before entering into an agreement.
It can be useful to check:
- Current public liability insurance
- Relevant asbestos training and experience
- Recent customer references or reviews
- Company and contact details
- Whether the work requires an HSE-licensed contractor
- HSE licensing status where applicable
- The proposed method of work
- Waste disposal arrangements
- Exactly what documentation will be provided when the job is finished
For larger or more complex asbestos removal projects, ask for a detailed written quotation rather than relying only on a verbal price.
Do All Asbestos Jobs Need a Licensed Contractor?
No. Whether an asbestos removal contractor needs an HSE licence depends on the type of asbestos-containing material, its condition and the nature of the work.
Certain higher-risk activities require a licensed contractor. Other work involving lower-risk asbestos-containing materials may fall into a different category.
A competent specialist should be able to explain which rules apply to the proposed work and whether a licence is required.
If licensed asbestos work is needed, you should check the contractor's current licensing status before appointing them.
Who Can Request Asbestos Quotes?
Our quotation service can be used by anyone who is responsible for arranging asbestos-related work on a property.
This can include:
- Homeowners
- Landlords
- Tenants arranging work with the owner's permission
- Property buyers and sellers
- Property managers
- Facilities managers
- Businesses
- Commercial property owners
- Developers
- People arranging refurbishment or demolition work
Types of Properties Covered
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal can be required in many different types of older buildings.
Depending on local contractor availability, quotations can be requested for work involving:
- Detached, semi-detached and terraced houses
- Bungalows
- Flats and apartment blocks
- Garages and sheds
- Rental properties
- Commercial buildings
- Offices
- Shops and retail premises
- Warehouses
- Industrial buildings
- Properties undergoing refurbishment
- Buildings scheduled for demolition
Free, Simple and Without Obligation
There is no charge for submitting an asbestos enquiry through AsbestosQuotes.co.uk.
Depending on the type of work, your postcode and contractor availability, you may receive contact from up to four independent local specialists.
You can discuss the work with each company, compare their quotations and decide which option suits you best. There is no requirement to accept any of the quotes you receive.
If you are ready to arrange an asbestos survey, testing or removal work, complete the enquiry form with as much information as possible to start comparing local quotations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the asbestos quote service really free?
Yes. There is no charge to submit an enquiry through AsbestosQuotes.co.uk or to receive quotations from contractors who may be able to help. There is also no obligation to appoint any of the specialists who contact you.
How many asbestos quotes can I receive?
You may receive contact from up to four independent asbestos specialists. The exact number will depend on the type of work required, your postcode and contractor availability in your area.
What asbestos services can I get quotes for?
You can request quotes for asbestos removal, asbestos surveys, asbestos testing and sampling, asbestos garage roof removal, asbestos management surveys, and refurbishment and demolition asbestos surveys.
Can I get a quote for asbestos removal?
Yes. You can request quotations for the removal of asbestos-containing materials from domestic and commercial properties. The contractor can assess the material involved and explain whether licensed asbestos removal is required.
Can I request an asbestos survey quote?
Yes. Quotes can be requested for asbestos surveys on residential, commercial and other types of property. Make sure you explain why the survey is required so the specialist can advise on the appropriate type.
Can I arrange asbestos testing without a full survey?
In many cases, yes. If you have one or several specific suspect materials, a specialist may be able to take samples and arrange laboratory testing without carrying out a full property survey.
Can I get a quote for removing an asbestos garage roof?
Yes. Asbestos cement garage roof removal is one of the services covered. Provide the approximate garage size, roof type and any photographs you have to help contractors understand the job.
What is an asbestos management survey?
An asbestos management survey is used to locate asbestos-containing materials that could be disturbed during normal occupation, maintenance or minor repair work. It is commonly relevant to non-domestic buildings and certain communal areas.
When is a refurbishment and demolition asbestos survey needed?
This type of survey is used before refurbishment or demolition work where the building fabric will be disturbed. The survey is more intrusive and focuses on the areas affected by the proposed works.
Do I need to know exactly which service I need?
No. If you are unsure whether you need sampling, a survey or removal, describe the property, the suspect material and any planned building work. A specialist can then discuss the possible options with you.
Will a contractor need to visit my property?
Often, yes. Surveys and sampling normally require someone to attend the property, while many removal quotations also require a site visit. For simpler jobs, photographs and measurements may sometimes be enough for an initial estimate.
How quickly will asbestos specialists contact me?
Available contractors may make contact after receiving your enquiry, although response times vary depending on the service required, your location and local availability.
Do I need a licensed asbestos contractor?
Some higher-risk asbestos work requires a contractor holding an HSE licence, while other work may not. The contractor should be able to explain which rules apply to your particular job.
Are the asbestos specialists insured?
Specialists using the service are asked to provide suitable business details, including evidence of insurance and customer references where required. You should still ask the contractor to provide current evidence before agreeing to any work.
Can landlords and businesses request quotes?
Yes. The service can be used by homeowners, landlords, businesses, property managers, facilities managers and other people responsible for arranging asbestos work.
Do I have to accept one of the asbestos quotes?
No. All quotations are provided without obligation. You can compare the prices and proposed work, ask further questions and decide not to proceed if none of the options are suitable.