By D&M Asbestos Removal · Reviewed
Start with the work you have planned
Describe the material, location and the result you want. Include measurements, photographs taken without disturbing anything and any relevant asbestos report. Tell us about occupants, other trades and your preferred timeframe. You do not need to know every technical term to start an enquiry.
Establish the material and scope
Sampling may be needed where identification is uncertain. A wider renovation or demolition project may require a survey appropriate to the work. We review the information relevant to our scope before confirming a quotation, and discuss referral when a different specialist is needed.
Agree a written quotation
The quotation should identify the work area, materials, inclusions and exclusions. Be clear about whether tiles and adhesive, coatings and backing, or garage roofs and walls are included. Agree the finished condition, inaccessible areas and responsibilities for waste, service isolation and any reinstatement.
Prepare with the contractor
Discuss room contents, access, parking and whether anyone can remain in the property during work. The answer depends on the individual job; it should not be assumed from a general guide. Follow the agreed preparation instructions and avoid disturbing suspect material to get the area ready.
Coordinate follow-on work
Tell your builder, roofer or flooring contractor what will remain after removal. Temporary weather protection, structural repairs, plastering, floor levelling and decoration need separate arrangements unless expressly included. Confirm the handover before subsequent work begins.
Keep the completion documents
For our removal work, D&M provides the waste consignment note and Certificate of Cleanliness (Non-Licensable Works). The certificate records completion, cleaning checks and visual inspection for the agreed area. It is separate from independent four-stage clearance. Third-party reassurance air testing can be arranged on request, with a separate report and agreed cost.
Keep records for future work
Retain the quotation, sample results and completion documents with your property records. They help explain which materials and locations were addressed, including any areas outside the agreed scope. Completion of a particular job does not establish that the whole building is asbestos-free.
Further guidance
HSE asbestos guidance provides further information. This article is a starting point for planning; your property and proposed work need their own assessment.
