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Demolition and Asbestos Removal
If asbestos is known or suspected, it should be assessed before demolition disturbance. Removal and disposal planning can change the sequence and quote.
Short answer
Demolition and Asbestos Removal: The short answer
If asbestos is known or suspected, it should be assessed before demolition disturbance. Removal and disposal planning can change the sequence and quote.
Table of contents
What this guide covers
- Short answer
- Step-by-step guide
- Common mistakes
- Related services and quote next step
Steps
Step-by-step guide
Identify known or suspected asbestos locations.
Use this step to make the quote request clearer and reduce avoidable delays.
Avoid drilling, cutting, breaking or sweeping suspicious material.
Use this step to make the quote request clearer and reduce avoidable delays.
Arrange testing when material is uncertain.
Use this step to make the quote request clearer and reduce avoidable delays.
Plan removal and separated disposal if asbestos is confirmed.
Use this step to make the quote request clearer and reduce avoidable delays.
Continue general demolition only after the asbestos pathway is resolved.
Use this step to make the quote request clearer and reduce avoidable delays.
Mistakes
Common mistakes to avoid
Treating asbestos waste like normal rubble.
Avoid this issue by clarifying the scope before work starts.
Relying on appearance alone.
Avoid this issue by clarifying the scope before work starts.
Starting strip-out work before testing.
Avoid this issue by clarifying the scope before work starts.
Forgetting commercial occupant safety planning.
Avoid this issue by clarifying the scope before work starts.
Related services
Plan the next step
Quotes
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