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Farm & Estate Asbestos Removal

Safe removal of asbestos roofs on barns, sheds, grain stores and estate buildings - then a modern replacement roof, all handled by one contractor.

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Farm buildings up and down the country were roofed in asbestos cement because it was cheap, strong and easy to fit. Decades later those sheets are weathering out - cracking, leaking and shedding fibres into yards, feed stores and livestock housing.

We remove asbestos cement roofs from barns, sheds, grain stores, general purpose buildings and estate property, dispose of the waste compliantly through registered waste carriers, and replace the roof with a modern system built for agricultural use.

Send us the approximate dimensions of the building and we will return a budget quotation within 48 hours - no site visit needed for an initial estimate. If you decide to proceed, we agree a guaranteed start date and manage the whole job from scaffolding and sheet removal through to the last flashing.

Aerial view of farm buildings with an asbestos cement roof
What's included

Every job handled end to end

  • Removal of asbestos cement roof sheets, down to the purlins
  • Controlled handling, loading and compliant disposal with full waste documentation
  • New roof system of your choice - steel, insulated composite or Big 6 fibre cement
  • New rooflights to lift natural light inside the building
  • New ridge, verge and eaves flashings, guttering and finishing works
  • Full HSE-compliant paperwork: notification, method statement and disposal notes
Roof systems

Replacement options to suit the building

Most farm jobs run from a single visit to quote the roof properly through to completion in a matter of days, weather permitting. Buildings stay usable between phases wherever possible, and livestock areas are kept separated from the work zone.

40mm insulated composite panelsThe warm option. Ideal for grain stores, workshops and livestock buildings where condensation and heat loss matter. Used on our Stirlingshire and Coatbridge projects.
Big 6 fibre cement sheetsThe traditional agricultural profile. Robust, practical and well suited to barns and sheds - fitted to existing concrete purlins with J-hook fixings, as delivered in Ayrshire.
Box profile steel (with Anticon backing)Light, quick to fit and strong. Anticon backing manages condensation - proven on our Isle of Mull project in a fully exposed coastal location.
Single-skin steelThe straightforward, cost-effective upgrade for workshops and general purpose buildings.
Proof

Related projects

Completed insulated composite roof on Stirlingshire farm shed

Agricultural Shed - Stirlingshire

40mm insulated composite panels in anthracite, with new rooflights

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New Big 6 fibre cement roof in Ayrshire

Agricultural Replacement - Ayrshire

Big 6 fibre cement and new rooflights on existing concrete purlins

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Remote island farm roof replacement

Asbestos Roof Replacement - Isle of Mull

Anticon box profile steel delivered and fitted on a remote island

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FAQs

Common questions

Is it legal for me to remove an asbestos roof myself?

No. Asbestos cement roofing must be removed and disposed of by competent, licensed contractors. HSE regulations control how it is handled, transported and disposed of - and disposal sites will only accept the waste with the correct documentation. Using a licensed contractor protects you, your family, your staff and your tenancy agreements.

How much does asbestos barn roof replacement cost?

It depends on roof area, sheet type, access and the replacement system you choose. That is exactly why we quote from approximate dimensions: send length and width and we will give you a budget figure within 48 hours, with no site visit.

Do you replace the roof as well as remove the asbestos?

Yes - removal and replacement is our core work. You deal with one contractor from the first phone call to the finished roof, including flashings, rooflights and gutters.

Can you work around livestock and cropping calendars?

Yes. We agree start dates in advance and plan phases around your calendar. Tell us your constraints when you ask for the quote and we will build them into the programme.

Tell us about your building

We will reply the same working day. Send approximate dimensions and receive a budget quotation within 48 hours - no site visit required for an initial estimate.