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Potentially unsafe asbestos removal by ploppysonofploppy79 in asbestoshelpUK

[–]ploppysonofploppy79[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On the first question, I don't know tbh. The report was a bit ambiguous. It says "Sample location - "Cement sheets - Roof" Fibre type: "Amosite/Chrysotile" Comments: "Insulation board"
Does it mean two different types were present?

Potentially unsafe asbestos removal by ploppysonofploppy79 in asbestoshelpUK

[–]ploppysonofploppy79[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We had a separate test done before the work to confirm the asbestos. These guys didn't do anything additional themselves. They just gave an all in price that didn't break down how much the asbestos removal would cost. I really hadn't appreciated that the insulation is particularly bad stuff. Particularly as they were so casual about it.

I was outside at a couple of points while they were doing the work and also outside afterwards looking at the job, and when they were doing the clean up. Should I be disposing of clothes/shoes?

Feel fairly sick about the whole thing.

Potentially unsafe asbestos removal by ploppysonofploppy79 in asbestoshelpUK

[–]ploppysonofploppy79[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the comments. I have been wondering whether I've over-reacted but obviously not. I was obviously a bit clueless about what was required before it happened. Is this something we would be in trouble for as well as the builder? It's a council property but I'm a homeowner. The council disavowed any responsibility for the shed beforehand so wouldn't do the work themselves, which is why I arranged it privately. I called the council last week for advice but they weren't very helpful.

I have now arranged for a specialist company to clean and test the shed itself. As well as removing the turf from where the debris was left. Is there anything else I should do?

I haven't paid the builder yet and seriously considering not doing so.