Where else it appears
Soffit and fascia boards, bargeboards, gable cladding, porch linings and boxed-in pipes were made from cement and insulating boards in many homes built before 2000.
Why check them with the roof
The roof contractor already has scaffold up and the right protection. Having boards tested and replaced at the same time avoids a second visit.
Plastic replacements
Most soffits and fascias are replaced with uPVC or other modern boards once the old material has been taken away safely.
Who does the work, and what the law expects
Lymefield Asbestos Removal is an introduction service. We pass your details to an independent contractor, who provides the written quote, carries out the work and holds the insurance and any competence they need. Removing asbestos cement sheets is work with real exposure risk, so it should be done by trained people with dust controls, and the waste should be wrapped, labelled and taken by a registered carrier.
What to send us
- Two or three clear photos of the roof and the building
- Roughly how big it is, in sheets or metres
- The age of the building if you know it
- Whether it leaks or is cracked
- Whether you want a new roof, and any deadline
Prices on this site are guides only. Only the contractor's written quote counts.
How it works.
- 1
Send photos and details
Tell us where the roof is, roughly how big it is and what it covers. A few clear photos from the ground are enough to start.
- 2
A local contractor replies
An independent contractor in your area looks at your details and confirms in writing what they would do and what they need to check.
- 3
Check and confirm
The contractor confirms the material, the access and the waste route, and sets a date that suits you.
- 4
Roof comes off, new roof goes on
The old sheets are taken down and wrapped, the structure is checked, and a new roof is fitted if you want one. You receive the waste paperwork.
What affects the price.
- Length of boards
- Height of the building
- Whether gutters are replaced too
- Number of materials to be sampled
- Access for scaffold
Good to know.
Can I replace my soffits myself?
If the boards might contain asbestos, drilling or breaking them is not safe. Have them tested first.
Are all old soffits asbestos?
No. Many were timber. Only a test can confirm.
Can this be done with the roof?
Yes, and it is usually cheaper to do it in one visit.
Do you do the roofing yourselves?
No. We are an introduction service. We pass your details and photos to an independent local contractor, who provides the written quote and carries out the work.
What should I send?
Two or three clear photos of the roof and the building, roughly how big it is, whether it leaks, and a postcode. A phone photo is fine.
Should I test it first?
Not always. Many contractors treat a cement sheet roof of that age as asbestos. A laboratory test gives certainty and a record, and the contractor can advise.
Where we cover.
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent and the towns and villages around them.
Tell us about the roof.
A local contractor reviews your details and photos, then replies with a written quote for removing the old roof and, if you want it, fitting a new one. Free to ask, no obligation.
Prefer to talk?
01782 000 000