Farm & Agricultural Asbestos Removal Grantham
Farm & Agricultural Asbestos Removal Grantham: Expert Services
Safe, licensed removal of asbestos cement roofs from barns, sheds, and farm buildings across Lincolnshire.
Managing asbestos on a working farm is a significant responsibility. Many agricultural buildings in South Kesteven constructed between the 1950s and 1990s rely heavily on asbestos cement sheeting for roofing and cladding. Over time, these materials degrade, becoming fragile and hazardous.
Asbestos Removal Grantham provides specialist Farm & Agricultural Asbestos Removal Grantham services tailored to the unique needs of the farming community. We understand that your farm is both your home and your business. Our team works efficiently to dismantle hazardous structures, clear land of fly-tipped waste, and ensure your operations continue with minimal disruption.
Whether you are replacing a leaking barn roof, demolishing a redundant grain store, or clearing up storm damage, we offer a fully compliant, licensed solution.
Why Agricultural Asbestos Management Matters
For farmers and landowners, asbestos presents a specific set of challenges. Large surface areas of corrugated cement sheeting (often “Big Six” profile) are common on Dutch barns, pig sheds, and machinery stores.
As these roofs age, they become brittle. Moss growth, weathering, and accidental impact from machinery can cause sheets to crack, releasing dangerous fibres. Ignoring the problem is not an option due to strict HSE regulations protecting farm workers and livestock.
Our Farm & Agricultural Asbestos Removal Grantham service helps you:
- Avoid Fines: Safely dispose of waste without risking prosecution for illegal burial or burning.
- Protect Livestock: Prevent animals from ingesting hazardous debris.
- Ensure Compliance: Meet your legal duties under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Enable Modernisation: Clear old structures to make way for modern steel-framed buildings.
Our Farm & Agricultural Asbestos Removal Services
We offer a comprehensive range of services specifically designed for the rural sector:
1. Barn Roof Dismantling
We specialise in the safe removal of large-scale asbestos cement roofs. Our team uses mobile elevation work platforms (MEWPs) and safety netting to access high roofs safely. We carefully unbolt and lower sheets to ground level intact, minimizing fibre release—the gold standard for Farm & Agricultural Asbestos Removal Grantham.
2. Land Clearance & Fly-Tipping
Sadly, farms are often targeted by fly-tippers dumping hazardous waste in gateways or fields. We provide a rapid response collection service to clear this waste legally, restoring your land and removing the liability.
3. Outbuilding Demolition
From small chemical stores to large poultry sheds, we can strip the asbestos cladding and roofing before mechanical demolition takes place, leaving you with a clean site.
4. Soil Contamination
If an old roof has collapsed or been damaged by fire, asbestos fragments may have contaminated the soil. We offer manual “emu-picking” and soil remediation to clear the ground for future use.
The Asbestos Removal Grantham Process
We know that farming doesn’t stop. Our process is designed to be efficient and unobtrusive.
Step 1: Site Visit & Assessment
We visit your farm to assess the scale of the job. We identify access routes for our machinery and waste vehicles that avoid disrupting your daily routine.
Step 2: Safety Planning (RAMS)
We produce a site-specific Risk Assessment and Method Statement. This covers how we will protect your workers, livestock, and crops from contamination during the Farm & Agricultural Asbestos Removal Grantham works.
Step 3: Controlled Removal
On the day, we set up exclusion zones. We use dust suppression techniques (water spray) to keep fibres damp. Sheets are removed whole, wrapped in 1000-gauge heavy-duty polythene, and sealed.
Step 4: Licensed Disposal
We transport the waste directly to an authorised hazardous landfill site. We provide you with a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note – essential paperwork for your farm assurance schemes (like Red Tractor).
HSE Regulations for Farms
The HSE is actively inspecting farms to ensure compliance with asbestos regulations. As a duty holder, you must:
- Identify where asbestos is on your farm.
- Assess the risk it poses.
- Manage it safely or remove it if it is deteriorating.
Attempting to remove Farm & Agricultural Asbestos Removal Grantham yourself is legal for non-licensed work but highly risky. Falls from height through fragile asbestos roofs are a major cause of fatal accidents in agriculture. Hiring our professional team removes this risk entirely.
Costs & Tenders
We understand that budget is a key factor. We offer competitive, fixed-price quotes for agricultural work. Because we can handle large volumes of waste efficiently, our rates for barn roofs are often very cost-effective compared to smaller domestic jobs.
Farm & Agricultural Asbestos Removal Grantham costs vary based on:
- Square Meterage: Larger roofs often have a lower cost-per-metre.
- Access: Easy access for telehandlers reduces labour time.
- Waste Volume: Tipping fees are based on weight.
Contact us for a free site visit and a no-obligation written quote.
Areas We Cover
We serve the entire agricultural community across South Kesteven and Lincolnshire. We regularly work in:
- Market Towns: Newark, Sleaford, and Melton Mowbray.
- Grantham & Surrounding Villages: Great Gonerby, Barrowby, Manthorpe.
- The Vale of Belvoir: Harlaxton, Denton, Woolsthorpe.
- Lincolnshire Cliff: Ancaster, Leadenham, Navenby.
- Fenland Areas: Towards Bourne and Spalding.
Why Choose Us?
Agricultural Experience: We know how to work around livestock and heavy machinery.
Fully Licensed: We hold upper-tier waste carrier licenses.
Safety Accredited: Our team is trained for Working at Height and Asbestos Handling.
Fast Response: We can mobilize quickly for storm-damaged roofs.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Burying asbestos waste is a criminal offence under environmental law. It must be disposed of at a licensed landfill site with the correct paperwork. Using the correct Farm & Agricultural Asbestos Removal Grantham Service is necessary.
Yes. If you have old fragments in the ground from a previous demolition, we can hand-pick and remediate the area.
Farm & Agricultural Asbestos Removal Grantham jobs are typically hard to tell if necessary by sight. We offer a testing service to confirm if your roof sheets contain asbestos before you start any work.
Get Your Farm Compliant Today
Do not let deteriorating asbestos compromise your farm’s safety or future development. Trust the local experts in Farm & Agricultural Asbestos Removal Grantham.
Call us today on +44 7414 113602 or fill out the form below to arrange a site visit.