Flue Pipe Removal

Case Study: Asbestos Cement Removal in Leeds

This asbestos removal in Leeds project involved the non-licensed removal of an asbestos cement flue pipe at a Victorian terraced house. The asbestos was safely removed to allow refurbishment works and a new boiler installation to proceed without obstruction, risk, or unnecessary delay.

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Project Overview

• Site Type: 2-bedroom Victorian terraced house
• Location: Leeds
• Type of Works: Asbestos removal
• Removal Category: Non-licensed asbestos removal
• Reason for Works:
  The property was undergoing refurbishment, including the installation of a new boiler. An existing asbestos cement flue pipe needed to be removed to make way for the new boiler flue.

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Scope of Asbestos Removal Works in Leeds

Complete Asbestos Surveys were instructed to carry out the removal of an asbestos cement pipe located on the rear elevation of the property and extending into the basement boiler room.

The works were planned to ensure:

• Safe removal without damaging the asbestos cement
• No disruption to ongoing building works
• Full compliance with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012

Key Site Details

• Areas Affected by Works:
  • Rear external elevation
  • Basement boiler room
• Occupancy During Works:
  • Property unoccupied
  • Builders present on site

The majority of the asbestos removal works were completed externally, ensuring minimal impact on the refurbishment programme.

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Asbestos Materials Removed

• Type of ACM: Asbestos cement chrysotile flue pipe
• Condition: Good condition with no visible damage
• Removal Method: Non-licensed asbestos removal

Asbestos cement products in good condition can be safely removed using controlled methods without the need for licensed asbestos removal.

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Removal & Disposal Statistics

• Number of ACM Items Removed: 1
• Size of Asbestos Cement Pipe:
  • Approx. 5 linear metres
  • 70mm diameter
• Waste Classification: Hazardous asbestos waste
• Air Monitoring: Not required
• Four-Stage Clearance: Not applicable (non-licensed works)
• Completion Documentation Issued: Yes

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Duration & Programme

• Time on Site: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Working Hours: 9:00am – 10:30am
• Disruption:
  No disruption to the refurbishment works or the domestic property, with removal completed efficiently and safely.

This approach helped keep asbestos cement removal costs and asbestos disposal costs proportionate to the size of the job.

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Asbestos Removal Cost in Leeds – Asbestos Cement Flue Pipe

The asbestos cement removal cost for this project was £320, which included:

• Non-licensed asbestos removal works
• Safe removal of the asbestos cement flue pipe
• Packaging and transport of hazardous asbestos waste
• Licensed asbestos disposal costs
• Completion documentation

Because the asbestos cement pipe was in good condition and accessible externally, the works were completed efficiently. This helped keep both the asbestos cement removal cost and asbestos disposal cost proportionate to the scale of the job, while still meeting all legal and safety requirements.

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Challenges & Constraints

The primary challenge was working safely at height to remove the asbestos cement flue pipe intact.

This was managed by:

• Controlled ladder access
• Section-by-section removal
• Avoiding breakage of the asbestos cement material

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The Process of Asbestos Removal in Leeds – Asbestos Cement Flue Pipe Removal

The removal of asbestos cement flue pipes is a straightforward process when carried out correctly and with appropriate controls in place.

Access and Preparation

Using suitable PPE and equipment, safe access to the asbestos cement flue pipe was achieved via ladder access. This allowed the flue pipe to be reached safely while maintaining full control of the working area.

This method is standard for non-licensed asbestos removal involving external asbestos cement products.

Sectional Removal of Asbestos Cement Pipe

The asbestos cement flue pipe was removed section by section. These pipes are designed to slot into adjacent sleeves, allowing each section to be carefully lifted free without cutting or damaging the material.

This controlled approach minimises fibre release and is best practice for the removal of asbestos cement pipes.

Bracket Removal and Final Detachment

Once the pipe sections were removed, the holding brackets secured to the property’s wall were unscrewed. This allowed the asbestos cement flue pipe to be fully removed intact.

All asbestos materials were then:

• Safely wrapped and double-bagged
• Classified as hazardous asbestos waste
• Transported for licensed disposal

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Outcome

• Asbestos cement flue pipe safely removed
• Area left clean and safe
• New boiler flue installation able to proceed without asbestos obstruction
• All asbestos waste disposed of correctly

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Client Feedback

The client was extremely happy with the asbestos removal works and left a 5-star Google review following completion.

The refurbishment can now continue without asbestos concerns, delays, or additional risk.m