Hello everyone,
I have a plot of land with a large barn on it. The exterior walls and the roof are covered with asbestos-containing panels.
I would like to demolish everything down to ground level and have it disposed of. However, I am unsure about which regulations apply to asbestos in this case.
At the moment, I have two quotes: One is from a local demolition company that plans to set up scaffolding and advertises having the necessary asbestos certifications.
The second quote is from a regional provider who says they do not require asbestos certificates for this work. This company does not seem like a small backyard operation either; their reviews are very positive, and they specifically advertise asbestos removal services. Both provide proper disposal certificates afterward. The price difference is nearly 50%, with the second option being cheaper.
I do not want to save money at any cost; above all, the demolition and disposal should be professionally done and compliant with legal requirements. From my research, I understand that I remain the owner and liable until the asbestos is properly disposed of. Naturally, I want to avoid fines (up to 50,000€ or imprisonment, as I have found).
Therefore, my question is: Are the regulations for this type of demolition accurate as the local company suggests, meaning they are correct? And if so, the higher price they charge is understandable.
I have a plot of land with a large barn on it. The exterior walls and the roof are covered with asbestos-containing panels.
I would like to demolish everything down to ground level and have it disposed of. However, I am unsure about which regulations apply to asbestos in this case.
At the moment, I have two quotes: One is from a local demolition company that plans to set up scaffolding and advertises having the necessary asbestos certifications.
The second quote is from a regional provider who says they do not require asbestos certificates for this work. This company does not seem like a small backyard operation either; their reviews are very positive, and they specifically advertise asbestos removal services. Both provide proper disposal certificates afterward. The price difference is nearly 50%, with the second option being cheaper.
I do not want to save money at any cost; above all, the demolition and disposal should be professionally done and compliant with legal requirements. From my research, I understand that I remain the owner and liable until the asbestos is properly disposed of. Naturally, I want to avoid fines (up to 50,000€ or imprisonment, as I have found).
Therefore, my question is: Are the regulations for this type of demolition accurate as the local company suggests, meaning they are correct? And if so, the higher price they charge is understandable.
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hanghaus202316 May 2025 17:26A contractor offering demolition including asbestos removal should know what they are doing. You should make sure that the asbestos-containing demolition is carried out with protective equipment and that the materials are properly separated. Otherwise, you will pay the full cost of disposing of the demolition waste as hazardous material. I assume that a barn is not located in the middle of a residential area.
@hanghaus2023
One would think so, but I don’t want to rely on that.
I would prefer not to have to pay extra for it later.
The quote is a fixed price, so it would be wise to clearly separate the costs. However, since I am likely still the owner until disposal, I need to follow up on this as well.
The barn is actually located in a residential area. It appears to be an unauthorized structure, with no documentation available, and according to neighbors, it is about 60-70 years old.
One would think so, but I don’t want to rely on that.
I would prefer not to have to pay extra for it later.
The quote is a fixed price, so it would be wise to clearly separate the costs. However, since I am likely still the owner until disposal, I need to follow up on this as well.
The barn is actually located in a residential area. It appears to be an unauthorized structure, with no documentation available, and according to neighbors, it is about 60-70 years old.
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