Domestic Garage Removal

Case Study: Asbestos garage removal in Bradford

Complete Asbestos Surveys were instructed to carry out non-licensed asbestos removal in Bradford. The works involved the full removal and disposal of an asbestos-containing garage to allow the client to redevelop the space and construct a new summer house.

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Site Details

• Location: Bradford
• Property Type: Domestic 3-bedroom detached house
• Approximate Age of Property: 1970s
• Building Occupancy: Unoccupied during works

Reason for Asbestos Removal

The client planned to remove an existing garage and repurpose the area within the garden. As part of the planning process, asbestos testing was carried out on the garage roof and wall panels to confirm whether asbestos-containing materials were present.

Laboratory analysis confirmed the presence of asbestos cement, requiring professional removal prior to demolition and redevelopment.

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Asbestos Materials Identified

• Type of ACMs:
  • Asbestos cement roof sheets
  • Asbestos cement wall panels
• Extent of Asbestos Materials:
  • Roof sheets: approximately 22m²
  • Wall panels: approximately 38m²
• Condition of ACMs:
  • Generally in good condition
  • Some flaking paint present

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Scope of Works

The scope of works included the complete removal and disposal of the garage structure, excluding the concrete slab base which was left in situ.

Works completed:

• Removal of asbestos cement roof sheets
• Removal of asbestos cement wall panels
• Removal of timber frame (disposed of separately)
• Removal of metal garage door
• Safe packaging and disposal of all asbestos waste

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Key Project Statistics

• Type of Works: Asbestos removal
• Removal Category: Non-licensed asbestos removal
• Number of ACM Items Removed:
  • Multiple asbestos cement roof sheets
  • Multiple asbestos cement wall panels
• Total Area of Asbestos Removed:
  • Approx. 60m² combined
• Removal Method:
  • Panels unbolted and removed fully intact
  • Dust suppression applied using hand pump sprayer
• Waste Classification: Hazardous asbestos waste
• Air Monitoring: Not required
• Four-Stage Clearance: Not applicable (non-licensed works)
• Time on Site: 3 hours
• Working Hours: 9:00am – 12:00pm

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How much is asbestos garage removal in Bradford?

Removal & Disposal Cost: £1,000

The cost of asbestos garage removal in Bradford varies depending on the size of the garage, the amount of asbestos-containing material (ACM), access, and disposal requirements. In this case, the total cost for non-licensed asbestos removal and licensed asbestos disposal was £1,000, which included:

• Removal, Disposal and all documentation required.

Smaller domestic garage removal jobs typically fall within a similar range, while larger or more complex access conditions can increase costs. For a tailored quote, an asbestos survey and asbestos testing can help identify the extent of ACMs before removal begins.

Access & Site Constraints

Access to the rear of the property was restricted. Due to limited space on the driveway, the asbestos removal vehicle was parked at the bottom of the drive, with materials safely transferred from the garage area to the vehicle.

Despite the restricted access, the works were completed efficiently and without issue. Weather conditions remained dry throughout the removal.

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Waste Management & Disposal

All asbestos cement materials were:

• Safely removed intact
• Wrapped and sealed as hazardous asbestos waste
• Transported directly to a licensed waste transfer station

A waste consignment note was completed and issued to the client upon completion of the works.

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Outcome

• Entire asbestos-containing garage safely removed
• Site left clean and ready for redevelopment
• No disruption to surrounding properties
• Client able to proceed with construction of a new summer house

The client was very satisfied with the works and the overall outcome.