Asbestos Roof Tiles

almostthere12

I need a job done to a section of roof that was probably done around 40 years ago. The roofer has come back to say they are asbestos tiles so hence it is a lot higher charge. He sent up a drone to have a look at the roof so there was no physical examination.

Is it easy to tell if it is an asbestos roof from just photos?

Btw they have been very easy to deal with and have a good reputation but I am curious as to how they are so sure without doing a physical examination. I can send a photo if anyone is interested in having a look for themselves.

Thanks

jonnreeks

Hope this helps

almostthere12

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121791708#Comment_121791708

Not a jot!! 🤣

did you mean to attach something?

jonnreeks

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058337014/asbestos-roof-tiles

You will have to get a contractor who is licensed through the HSA, which means they hold a licence (either repair or removal of) asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). This licence allows the business to supervise such operations and have the training to be competent in doing the job according to the correct methods, such as examining and providing the right means to remove any asbestos material.

MrMusician18

If it's not natural slate and it predates the 1980's it probably contains asbestos.

You can't be 100% certain without testing it, but if you've looked at enough of it you can be quite confident it's there.

almostthere12

Thanks for the comments, I would say the guy I got is fairly confident that it is asbestos and he does have the HSA licence as well. Getting another guy out on Friday morning to see what he says and to get another quote, so I will see how that goes first before committing to anything.