Disposal of roofing felt

Harold Davis · 2019-02-11T10:42:01+00:00

This isn't strictly about DIY but here goes.A contractor has quoted me a large figure for the job of replacing the currently felt-covered flat roof over my garage and part of the house, to include £1400 for disposal of the felt that will be removed before fibre glass is put on.I queried this figure and he said the felt is considered to be a hazardous material. It seems he's right, even if the attendance of teams of guys wearing chemical warfare suits won't be required.But £1400? The area is about 7 metres x 7 metres.How can I make some sort of check on what the disposal costs will be?Thanks,Harry

Feb 11, 2019 Last reply: 7 years ago 44 Replies

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tony sayer 7 years ago

So presumably something in the chipboard but in order for him to be breathing it surely it must have been leaking fumes into the room in someway?...

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Vir Campestris 7 years ago

No. Like PM20s, carbon monoxide, aromatic hydrocarbons...

I want to keep my life, and I don't burn tyres.

Andy

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The Natural Philosopher 7 years ago

snowflake.

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Vir Campestris 7 years ago

I wouldn't be if I stood downwind of burning tyres.

Andy

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Jim K.. 5 years ago

Harold Davis snipped-for-privacy@is.not.a.real.email.address.invalid> Wrote in message:

Ring a skip company & ask? Tactically, ring a skip company outside your area, just in case it's a cosy setup ;-)

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