Making your house a home again
Safe, licensed asbestos removal for homes and residential properties, designed with you in mind. We cause as little disruption to your home as possible and work around the dates and times that are best for you.
Why homeowners choose SAR
- Licensed & insured specialistsYears of combined experience at the forefront of the industry.
- Planned around your home lifeWe work to the dates and times that suit you, with minimal disruption.
- Free, no-obligation quotesCost-effective removal, so putting safety first won’t break the bank.
- Nationwide coverOffices in Manchester and Newcastle, working across the UK.
Asbestos removal for homes and residential properties
Our domestic asbestos removal service covers all kinds of privately owned buildings, particularly homes and residential properties. We take your health and safety seriously, and it’s the most important consideration whenever we carry out our work. Our licensed and insured specialists have years of experience between them and are leaders at the forefront of the asbestos removal industry.
Many people are aware of the dangers of asbestos but don’t realise it may be in their home. Your home should be a safe place to relax in comfortably. We remove the hazard so you can live stress-free, without the risk of asbestos causing sickness.
Typical locations
Asbestos was widely used in homes built before 2000. Tap a location to see where it can be found. The numbers match the diagram.
1Fascias
Boards along the roof edge and soffits underneath were often made from asbestos cement.
2Water tank
Older cold-water tanks in lofts can be made of asbestos cement.
3Pipe insulation
Lagging around hot-water and heating pipes may contain asbestos, often in lofts and under floors.
4Walls
Textured wall coatings and some partition boards and panels can contain asbestos.
5Toilet cisterns
Some older toilet cisterns and seats were made from a composite containing asbestos.
6Ceilings
Textured ceiling coatings (such as Artex) and ceiling tiles or boards may contain asbestos.
7Gutters
Guttering and downpipes on older homes were often made from asbestos cement.
8Floor tiles
Older vinyl or thermoplastic floor tiles, and the adhesive underneath, can contain asbestos.
9Cladding
External wall cladding and sheeting, including on garages and outbuildings, is often asbestos cement.
10Boiler
Older boilers and their flues, and the panels around boiler cupboards, may contain asbestos.
11Fuse panels
Backing boards and flash guards behind older fuse boxes can contain asbestos insulating board.
Not sure what you’ve got? Never disturb a material you suspect contains asbestos. Call us for advice or an asbestos survey.
The dangers of asbestos
Asbestos is a hazardous material that can cause serious respiratory diseases, including lung cancer and asbestosis, many of which are life-threatening and incurable. The presence of asbestos can turn what should be a safe haven into an unsafe place to be. Our domestic asbestos removal services put the comfort back into your home.
Deaths caused by asbestos in the UK in 2019, one of the highest rates in the world.
Source: Health and Safety Executive (HSE)The year asbestos was banned in the UK. Homes built before 2000 may still contain it.
Higher-risk asbestos work must be carried out by a contractor licensed by the Health and Safety Executive.
Cost-effective solutions
If there’s asbestos in your home, you need a trained professional to remove it safely, minimise the risk of sickness and eliminate the hazard. Our asbestos removal services are cost-effective, so putting your safety first won’t break the bank.
Our specialists thoroughly examine your property and get to the source of the problem, removing asbestos for the long term.
Putting the comfort back into your home
Removal by licensed professionals
The risks of asbestos are too severe to ignore. Our licensed team has the right training, equipment and PPE to remove it safely from your home.
Designed with you in mind
We cause as little disruption to your home as possible and work around the dates and times that are best for you, without prolonging the issue.
Safety is our speciality
From the first visit to the final clean, your family’s health and safety comes first in everything we do.
From first call to all-clear
- Step 01
Get in touch
Call, email, WhatsApp or send an enquiry and tell us what you’ve found.
- Step 02
Visit & free quote
We examine your property and give you a clear, no-obligation quote.
- Step 03
Plan around you
We agree dates and times that suit your household.
- Step 04
Safe, licensed removal
Our specialists remove the asbestos using the correct controls, equipment and PPE.
- Step 05
Clean-up & handover
Air testing where required, safe waste disposal and the paperwork for your records.
Trusted by homeowners
“What an amazing company. Really professional from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble and I would reuse this company again. Really nice genuine guy. Thank you for your work. 5-star service.”
Put safety first. Get your free quote.
Tell us about your home and we’ll arrange a consultation at a time that suits you. We’re available by phone, email, WhatsApp or our enquiry form, and we look forward to helping you.
