Asbestos Environmental Solutions Ltd

Gutter and downpipe removal

Before plastic took over, guttering and rainwater pipes were commonly made from asbestos cement. If your building dates from before the 1980s, the grey cement guttering may well contain asbestos.

It is stable while whole, but cleaning it out, drilling new brackets or letting it crack with age can release fibres. We dismantle it carefully and can fit modern replacements.

Gutter and downpipe removal carried out on site

Where it is usually found

  • Older houses and bungalows
  • Garages, sheds and outbuildings
  • Schools, factories and industrial units
  • Rainwater pipes, hoppers and fascia-mounted gutters

Why access matters

Gutters are at height, and access is the biggest factor in how a job is planned and priced. We use towers or scaffold where needed, and if scaffold is already up for other work we can share it.

Gutter and downpipe removal on site, second photo

How we do the work

  1. Inspect and confirm

    We look at the guttering, its brackets and the roof edge. A sample can be taken if you want laboratory confirmation.

  2. Plan access

    A safe working platform is agreed, barriers and signs go up, and the ground below is covered.

  3. Dismantle by hand

    We wet the material and unfix it in sections, lowering each piece whole. Power tools are not used.

  4. Clean up

    Brackets and the roof edge are cleaned with damp wipes and HEPA vacuums.

  5. Dispose and replace

    Waste is double-bagged and removed by a registered carrier. We can then fit new guttering.

Asbestos waste is double-bagged, sealed and taken by a registered carrier to an authorised disposal site. You receive a waste consignment note as your legal record.

Questions about gutter and downpipe removal

Do you need to test my guttering first?

Cement guttering from this era is often treated as asbestos, which can save time and cost. If you want certainty, we can take a sample.

Can I clean my asbestos gutters?

Avoid scraping, brushing or washing them. Disturbing the surface can release fibres, so get advice first.

Do you replace the guttering as well?

Yes. We can fit modern guttering and downpipes once the old ones are out.

Is scaffolding always required?

Not always. Low gutters can be reached from a tower. Taller buildings need scaffold, and we explain this in the quote.

Ready to talk about your site?

Share the location and a few details, and we will confirm the scope and the next step.

Or call +44 7939 897899 or email asbestossoultionsltd@yahoo.com