Are my soffits asbestos cement or AIB?
Both were used, and it matters: cement soffits are lower-risk work, AIB soffits are licensed removal. Age and fixing pattern give clues, but a small sample settles it — never assume from the ground.
Do asbestos soffits need removing before new fascias?
Yes — uPVC installers can’t legally over-clad or strip suspect soffits without them being identified and, if asbestos, removed correctly. We remove and consign them so the roofline job can proceed normally.
What does soffit removal cost?
It’s priced per linear metre and depends on whether it’s cement or AIB and how high the access is. Cement soffits on a semi are a modest job; AIB adds licensed controls. Straightforward enquiries can usually be quoted within 24 hours from photos.
Are asbestos gutters and downpipes dangerous?
Asbestos cement rainwater goods are low risk while intact — the fibres are locked into the cement. Don’t cut, drill or smash them: breakage is what releases fibres. When they fail or leak, the safe answer is careful like-for-like replacement with the old ones double-wrapped and disposed of with consignment notes, which we include in the price.
