Asbestos Cement Removal

Strip and replace or overcladding, carried out safely and disposed of correctly.

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Asbestos cement roofing and cladding was used across the UK until the 1990s, and every building built with it is now beyond its useful lifespan.

Asbestos cement was widely used because it was strong, durable and quick to install, but all asbestos products were banned from use in construction in 1999. If your roof shows signs of rainwater ingress, it's usually because the asbestos cement has reached the end of its life. Repairing it is rarely a viable option, since specialist access equipment and licensed handling are required even for a small patch repair, and one leak is typically followed by others soon after. Tek Clad Ltd carries out non-licensed, non-notifiable removal of asbestos cement roofing and cladding, in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations, giving you a safe, modern, fully insulated roof in its place. We are not a licensed asbestos removal contractor and do not undertake licensed asbestos work.

Safe & CompliantNon-licensed, non-notifiable removal, carried out in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations.
Two Permanent OptionsChoose strip and replace for a complete new system, or overcladding to encapsulate and cover.
Modern PerformanceA new roof resolves leaks and brings insulation up to current regulations, cutting energy costs.

Weathered asbestos cement roof on a commercial unit, seen from above before replacement

New roof panels going on beside the original asbestos cement roofs at a motor company

Strip and Replace

Strip and replace is the more thorough option for any building with an asbestos cement roof or cladding system. Our trained team strips away all asbestos cement sheets, fixings, insulation and lining, safely disposing of the material in a bonded skip to a certified disposal site. A replacement system is then installed to the existing structural frame, using the same high-quality materials and techniques we apply to our new build projects.

The result is a weathertight roof insulated to current regulations, with improved internal light and a revitalised appearance. View examples of completed asbestos cement removal projects on our Projects page.

Benefits of strip and replace

No asbestos remaining anywhere in the roof or cladding system
Resolves all previous leaks permanently
Brings insulation up to current u-values, cutting energy bills and carbon footprint
Can extend the building’s useful roof lifespan by 20 to 40 years, depending on product and location
May increase the value of the building
Wide choice of products, allowing a change in appearance or preparing the building for a change of use

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Overcladding

Overcladding is the more affordable of the two permanent options, and significantly less disruptive to day-to-day business. The process involves providing temporary access, laying new insulation, then over sheeting. The existing asbestos cement sheets are retained on the structure and safely encapsulated beneath the new sheeting system, rather than removed.

Because the existing structure needs to support the added weight of new insulation and sheeting, a structural assessment is carried out first, backed up by an engineer's calculations before work starts. We arrange this as part of the project. Normal daily operations inside the building can generally continue throughout, with the added benefit of improved natural light from replaced roof lights and a reduced carbon footprint from the new insulation.

Benefits of overcladding

Limited disruption to the inside of the building
More cost-efficient than a full strip and replace
Gives the roof and cladding system a new lifespan
Brings the building up to current insulation u-values, reducing energy bills and carbon footprint

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Our team working along the gutter of an asbestos cement roof

Why choose Tek Clad Ltd for asbestos cement removal

Non-licensed, non-notifiable removal, done correctly
Bonded skip disposal to certified sites
NFRC-accredited workmanship
Structural assessment included where overcladding is chosen
Safe disposal to a certified site, every time

How it works

From survey to handover

01
Free Site Survey
Our team assesses the extent of the asbestos and the right removal or encapsulation method.
02
Tailored Quotation
You receive a detailed quotation covering the recommended approach, programme and cost.
03
Removal or Overcladding
Work is carried out safely, in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations.
04
Completion & Handover
Warranty documentation and confirmation of correct disposal are provided on completion.

See our asbestos cement removal work.

From full strip and replace to overcladding, browse examples of completed asbestos cement removal projects across commercial and industrial buildings.

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Refurbishment · SomersetTR Autos, YeovilA worn asbestos cement roof stripped and replaced with Tata Trisomet composite panels, with new insulated gutters ending years of overflowing and leaks.View Project

Refurbishment · SomersetBrakes Motor Company, IlminsterSingle and twin skin asbestos cement roofs replaced across a motor company's buildings, over concrete portal frames that were neither square nor straight.View Project

Refurbishment · GloucestershireValley Road, CinderfordA failing 1970s asbestos cement roof and tired cladding replaced with a modern, insulated roof and elevations on an industrial unit in Cinderford.View Project

Refurbishment · HampshireCanoe Shop, TottonAn ageing twin skin roof with suspected asbestos cement outer sheets replaced with an insulated composite roof, worked around a business that stayed open.View Project

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Is it true that all asbestos was banned in 1999?

Yes. Asbestos cement was used extensively in construction until it was recognised as a health hazard, and all asbestos products were banned from use in UK construction in 1999. Any building built before this may still contain it.

Can I just repair a leak instead of removing the asbestos roof?

Repair is rarely cost-effective. It requires a specialist licensed roofer and suitable access equipment even for a small patch, and one leak in an ageing asbestos roof is usually followed by others soon after.

What is the difference between strip and replace and overcladding for asbestos?

Strip and replace removes all asbestos cement material from the building entirely, while overcladding retains and safely encapsulates the existing sheets beneath a new roofing system. Overcladding is less disruptive and more cost-effective, but requires a structural check first.

How is asbestos waste disposed of?

All asbestos cement material is removed and disposed of in a bonded skip, taken to a certified disposal site, in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations.

What happens to the asbestos once it's removed?

All asbestos cement material is safely removed and disposed of via a bonded skip to a certified disposal site. As this is non-licensed, non-notifiable work, formal air clearance certification does not apply, but we can confirm safe removal and correct disposal on completion.

Are you a licensed asbestos removal contractor?

No. We carry out non-licensed, non-notifiable removal of asbestos cement roofing and cladding products only, which covers the type of asbestos most commonly found in older industrial and commercial roofs. Licensed asbestos work falls outside our scope and would require a specialist licensed contractor.

Can overcladding be used on any building with asbestos cement roofing or cladding?

In most cases, yes, but the existing structure needs to be assessed to confirm it can support the added weight of new insulation and sheeting. We arrange this structural check, backed by an engineer's calculations, before work starts.