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Agricultural asbestos removal around Redditch
Farms around Redditch, Feckenham, Inkberrow and the Arrow valley still have plenty of mid-century barns and sheds with cement sheet roofs. Large, weathered roofs and active farmyards call for careful planning. We pass your enquiry to a contractor who works on farms.
Why farm buildings are different
Farm roofs tend to be large, old and exposed. Years of frost, sun and moss can leave sheets brittle and cracked, and storms can break them without warning. Farm buildings are also in use: they shelter animals, feed, machinery and stored crops, which changes how the job must be planned.
The farmer or landowner is usually the person responsible for the building and for the waste. Make sure the contractor gives you a waste transfer note for the load and keeps their own records, because the paperwork follows the waste.
Working around livestock and the season
Planning around animals, harvest and weather is part of the job. Some farmers clear one building at a time over several seasons; others do the work in a single block when the barn is empty. Say what is stored, how the building is used and when it is empty. If the roof has already collapsed or broken, tell the contractor so the right controls are used.
Replacing with something new
A new roof can be sheeted or fitted with insulated panels, and many farmers choose to include rooflights or solar to offset energy costs. A contractor can price removal and replacement together, or removal only if you plan to demolish the building later. Planning permission is not normally needed to replace a roof like for like, but check with the council if you are changing the building's appearance.
Who does the work, and what the law expects
Halden Asbestos Removal is an introduction service. We pass your photos and details to an independent contractor, who provides the quote, carries out the work and holds the insurance and any licences required. Most asbestos cement work is non-licensed, but it is still regulated: workers need training, the right equipment and a lawful route for the waste. Some non-licensed work must also be notified to the enforcing authority, and other materials such as insulation board or lagging can need a licensed contractor. The contractor will tell you which applies to your job.
What to send us
- Two or three clear photos of the roof, ceiling or material
- The rough size and what it is attached to
- The age of the building if you know it
- Access: gates, steps, side passages and where a skip could go
- Whether the building is occupied or in use
Prices on this site are guides only. Only the contractor's written quote counts.
How it works.
- 1
Send photos and size
Barn size, roof type, access and what the building is used for.
- 2
Plan the timing
Around animals, stock and weather.
- 3
Controlled removal
Wetting, unfixing, lowering and wrapping of sheets.
- 4
Waste paperwork
Permitted disposal and transfer notes supplied.
What affects the price.
- Roof area and height
- Livestock, feed or machinery inside
- Ground conditions and access
- Condition or collapse of sheets
- Replacement roofing
Good to know.
Does the barn have to be empty?
Not always, but removal is easier and cheaper if it is. The contractor may require animals and feed to be moved.
Can I burn or bury broken sheets?
No. Asbestos waste must go to a permitted site. Burning or burying it is illegal and dangerous.
Can I do the work myself on my own farm?
The rules are strict and the risk is high. Using a contractor with the right training, equipment and waste permits is strongly advised.
Can the work be spread over several years?
Yes. Many farm owners phase the work, building by building.
Do you do the work yourselves?
No. We are an introduction service. We pass your photos and details to an independent local contractor, who provides the quote, does the work and issues the waste paperwork.
Is the quote really free?
Yes. Sending your details costs nothing and carries no obligation. The contractor's written quote is what counts, and you can say no.
What should I send?
Two or three clear photos, the rough size of the roof or area, the age of the building if you know it, and a postcode. A phone photo is fine.
Where we cover.
Redditch, its neighbourhoods and the towns and villages around it.
Send a photo and get a written quote.
A local contractor reviews your photos and details, then replies with a written quote. Free to ask, no obligation.
Prefer to talk?
01527 000 000