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Floor tiles and pipe lagging in Redditch
Older vinyl floor tiles and the black adhesive under them, plus insulation around boiler pipes, can contain asbestos. The right approach depends on the material and its condition. Some of this work needs a licensed contractor. Send photos and a specialist will tell you which applies.
Floor tiles and adhesive
Thermoplastic and vinyl tiles from the 1950s to the 1980s sometimes contained asbestos, and the dark bitumen adhesive beneath them can too. Intact tiles under a newer floor covering are generally best left alone. Lifting them, grinding them or sanding the adhesive creates dust and should not be attempted without advice.
If you are renewing a floor, test the old one first. Flooring fitters may be keen to start, but they have no way to know what they are lifting until a result has come back.
Pipe lagging and boiler insulation
Lagging on pipes and around old boilers can be a much more friable material than cement products, and it releases fibres more easily when disturbed. Removal of this material often requires a licensed contractor, and should never be done as a DIY job. If you see crumbly white, grey or brown wrapping on pipes in a cellar, loft or boiler cupboard, leave it alone and photograph it.
Practical advice
Keep children and pets away from damaged material. Put a note on the door so that trades do not enter to work on it. Contact us with photos, a brief description and where the material is, and the contractor will say whether a test is needed and what type of work it is.
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
Location, size and condition of the material.
- 2
Test
A sample is analysed to confirm whether it contains asbestos.
- 3
Plan
Type of material decides licensed or non-licensed work.
- 4
Removal and disposal
Safe removal with paperwork.
What affects the price.
- Type of material
- Area or length involved
- Condition and exposure
- Licensed or non-licensed work
- Floor finish afterwards
Good to know.
Do old floor tiles always contain asbestos?
No, but some did. A test will confirm.
Can I lay a new floor over old tiles?
Often yes, which avoids disturbing them. Ask the contractor first.
Is pipe lagging more dangerous than tiles?
It can be, because it is often more fragile. Do not touch it and get advice.
Who removes lagging?
Usually a licensed asbestos contractor. The quote will say.
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