Removal of asbestos in garage and making good....

lulu650

Son is buying a house but the surveyor has pointed out that the garage roof coverings and boarding has asbestos in them which will require removal and replacement. It may be easier just to rebuild of course.

Would anyone have a ballpark figure for repairs and replacement compared to rebuilding the garage in brick?

I know there is no immediate urgency to have this done but he'd be looking into getting the purchase price reduced if possible

Davesnave

lulu650 wrote: »

I know there is no immediate urgency to have this done but he'd be looking into getting the purchase price reduced if possible

If there is no immediate urgency, then why would your son be seeking to reduce their offer? There are many things that might need renewal in a house, but if there is no need to do it soon, then they would not usually justify a reduction.


What are the exact words the surveyor used in relation to the condition of the asbestos?

lg13mza

I'd be surprised if the surveyor said it was definitely asbestos. He might have said there is a 'chance' it is asbestos. He would have had to get it tested to be sure.

lulu650

He's stated that part of the garage roof has a corrugated asbestos cement sheet. He is not an asbestos inspector but believes that the relevant part of the roof contains asbestos due to his past experience. Above average costs would be involved and should be dealt with as soon as possible.

We'll try a few local builders instead but thank you for your replies

unforeseen

You can remove AC sheet yourself following simple guidelines available on the HSE site.

Davesnave

unforeseen wrote: »

You can remove AC sheet yourself following simple guidelines available on the HSE site.

Correct. It's one of the least dangerous products containing asbestos. Many, though not all recycling centres are used to receiving it, suitably bagged, from members of the public. There's usually a charge, but not an extortionate one..


There is also nothing in the OP's further post to tell us what the surveyor said about the condition of these sheets, only that they need to be dealt with ASAP.


Really? I'd think they'd keep till completion if there was nothing worth mentioning here about their physical state.