Two ways to remove a tank
- Whole: if the tank fits through the hatch, it is wrapped in polythene, vacuumed around and lowered in one piece
- In sections: more often the tank was installed before the ceiling, so it will not fit through the hatch and is taken apart in controlled stages
Segmented removal takes more care, which is why we plan access carefully and use wet methods and HEPA vacuums throughout.
Boiler disconnection
Removing the tank usually goes hand in hand with moving to a modern system that does not need one. The plumbing disconnection is normally handled by your heating engineer, and we coordinate so the tank can come out safely.
How we do the work
Inspect and assess
We check the tank, hatch and loft layout, and sample if there is doubt about the material.
Prepare the loft
Access is planned, floors are protected, and the loft is sheeted where required.
Remove the tank
The tank is lifted out whole or taken apart in sections, wetted and wrapped as it comes down.
Clean the area
HEPA vacuuming and damp wiping clear the loft and access route.
Dispose with paperwork
Waste is double-bagged and taken by a registered carrier to an authorised site, and you receive the consignment note.
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.