Has anyone

ever had asbestos removed from their home before?Im getting a new boiler because the one i have is ancient,but they did an asbestos test and found out the boiler cupboard has asbestos in it,so they are comming next wednesday to remove it.Me and Cairo have to be sealed up inside the living room while they remove it and they could be here for about 6 hours

around here i think most homes still got it near the gutting.

my mum had her boiler in the cupboard in the hall and the hall was sealed off and plastic sheeting put every where. obviously yuou cant stay in the same room for hours is there a neighbour or anyone you could go to for the day to get out of the way or maybe ask the guys if they could make you a path to the door so the dog can go pee.

_julie_ wrote:my mum had her boiler in the cupboard in the hall and the hall was sealed off and plastic sheeting put every where. obviously yuou cant stay in the same room for hours is there a neighbour or anyone you could go to for the day to get out of the way or maybe ask the guys if they could make you a path to the door so the dog can go pee.

No chance.The boiler is near all the doors,including the front door i dont like to leave the house unattended to be honest,thats why were being confined to the living room.Im hoping they wont take too long,but the guy said once they have removed it,they have to wait for someone else to come along to test everything and make sure its clear if cairo has to pee i have those puppy pads to use as a last resort.Dont really want her to go in the house but if they take longer than expected then she will have to wee somewhere.

It depends on what sort of asbestos it is. If it's the blue stuff (or so I'm told) it has to be removed by a licenced contractor. They will have to take out & seal all the asbestos they find, and vacuum all around before anybody is allowed near the area again. Depending on how much there is, and how easy it is to get to, it could take anything from 1 hour to a full day!

needs must you might end up using one those pads yourself

I havent got a clue what type it is to be honest.All i no is it needs removing and they are comming at 8am and they could be here till about 2 in the afternoon.He said they will seal up all the doors,stick plastic sheeting everywhere.My neighbours will think its some kind of crime scene Julie i think your right ill need one of the pads as well

I would be leaving the house for at least a day or so! After its all been removed it will need time to settle the dust and then need some SERIOUS hoovering with masks and the like.

Equi wrote:I would be leaving the house for at least a day or so! After its all been removed it will need time to settle the dust and then need some SERIOUS hoovering with masks and the like.

If the contractors are licensed they will do all of that! They have ways of damping it down so that the dust doesn't get into the air.

can you not stay in the kitchen? that way you can get a cuppa, eat, let the dog out and if needs be go to the neighbours for a wee

Oooh, yes, I could never be without a cuppa!

Yep they have to test the air and everything before they release us lol.Its only one sheet and its not too big,so im hoping that it wont be a big job.My kitchen is tiny so i dont fancy staying in there for hours to be honest ill bring in food and drink for me and cairo. I dont actually drink tea or coffee,but if my hubbys here ill have to bring the kettle in the living room lol

Buy a baby's potty!!