Anyone can remove asbestos but only a competent contractor should remove asbestos.
Neighbour removing asbestos roof.
The question to your neighbour should be whether the contractor is competent.
It s been ratting around in the current storm.
We re all aware of the health risks here.
Firstly keep a lookout for any silt debris that is left in the bottom of the gutters.
Your new roof or siding will likely not only be safer but also improve the energy efficiency and appearance of your home.
This will have come from the asbestos cement roof and will therefore probably contain asbestos fibers.
A professional asbestos abatement team can quickly legally and safely remove your existing roof or siding and handle the disposal of this material.
24 may 2011 at 2 43pm.
24 may 2011 at 2 43pm.
If they are using power tools to break it then they should wet it.
A competent contractor will know how to remove it without spreading dust around so if they carry out the work correctly then you have nothing to fear.
My neighbour two doors down has being doing some diy and for a few weeks now the pieces of his broken up asbestos garage roof have been strewn across his front garden.
Safe removal of asbestos from a garage.
Oh and without a licence it will probably be illegally dumped as well.
The company has to have a license to remove asbestos and they require the area to be screened and protective suits for employees.
I m unsure of what to do.
Follow this procedure for how best to perform sage removal of asbestos from a shed or garage.