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Asbestos Removal & Surveys in Devon

South West · 21towns & cities covered

Asbestos surveys, testing, removal, disposal and management across Devon, South West. Licensable work is carried out by HSE-licensed contractors in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, and every enquiry starts with a free, no-obligation quote.

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Asbestos Specialists Across Devon

We arrange asbestos surveys, removal, testing and disposal throughout Devon, covering 21 towns and cities. Any property built or refurbished before the 1999 UK asbestos ban may contain asbestos-containing materials such as asbestos cement, insulating board (AIB) or textured coatings — a survey is the only reliable way to confirm what is present before any work begins.

Towns & Cities We Cover in Devon

We arrange asbestos services in every town across Devon. Licensable work is always carried out by HSE-licensed contractors, in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.

Major towns & cities

  • PlymouthPopulation 265,000
  • ExeterPopulation 130,000
  • PaigntonPopulation 67,520
  • TorquayPopulation 65,388
  • Newton AbbotPopulation 36,474
  • ExmouthPopulation 36,204
  • BarnstaplePopulation 31,616
  • BidefordPopulation 28,672
  • PlymstockPopulation 24,103
  • TivertonPopulation 22,291
  • HeavitreePopulation 22,000
  • BrixhamPopulation 16,693

Full coverage across Devon

  • Teignmouth
  • Tavistock
  • Sidmouth
  • Honiton
  • Ivybridge
  • Kingsteignton
  • Dawlish
  • Ilfracombe
  • Cockington
  • Free county-wide quote
  • Compliant disposal
  • Covering all of Devon
  • HSE-licensed work

Managing & Disposing of Asbestos in Devon

The duty to manage asbestos

The duty to manage asbestos applies to non-domestic premises, and to the common or shared parts of residential blocks — not to individual private homes. Under Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, The dutyholder (whoever is responsible for maintenance and repair) must find or presume the asbestos, assess and record its condition, plan how to manage it, and tell anyone who could disturb it. This applies to commercial premises, rented housing and public buildings across Devon.

Disposing of asbestos in Devon

Devon's recycling centres accept small amounts of bonded, household-origin asbestos only, and there is a charge. The limit is 10 sheets/bags (sheets up to 3m × 1.5m), double-wrapped in tough plastic and sealed with duct tape — site staff cannot help load it. It is accepted at nine named sites only (including Exeter, Barnstaple/Bideford, Newton Abbot and Tiverton); ring 0345 1551010 to check availability for large sheets. Other types and larger/contractor amounts need a licensed contractor. (council source, verified 2026-07-15)

Asbestos waste is classed as hazardous (special) waste. Whoever handles it must ensure it is:

  • It cannot go in a normal skip or household bin.
  • It must be double-wrapped in heavy-duty polythene, sealed and clearly labelled as asbestos.
  • It must be transported by a registered waste carrier to a permitted (licensed) facility.
  • The movement must be documented with a hazardous-waste consignment note, kept for three years.

Asbestos removed by a contractor is business waste and cannot go through a household waste route — it must go to a permitted facility with a consignment note. Household disposal rules vary between councils across Devon — when we carry out work, disposal to a permitted facility is handled for you. For the rules where you live, see our asbestos disposal by council lookup, or check typical prices in the UK asbestos removal cost report.

Asbestos in Devon: Common Questions

Do you cover asbestos services across Devon?
Yes. We arrange asbestos surveys, removal, testing, disposal and management across the whole of Devon, for homeowners, landlords and businesses, carried out by the specialist contractors we work with. Every job starts with a free, no-obligation quote, and any suspect material is confirmed by a professional survey or an accredited laboratory test.
How do I dispose of asbestos in Devon?
Devon's recycling centres accept small amounts of bonded, household-origin asbestos only, and there is a charge. The limit is 10 sheets/bags (sheets up to 3m × 1.5m), double-wrapped in tough plastic and sealed with duct tape — site staff cannot help load it. It is accepted at nine named sites only (including Exeter, Barnstaple/Bideford, Newton Abbot and Tiverton); ring 0345 1551010 to check availability for large sheets. Other types and larger/contractor amounts need a licensed contractor. Asbestos removed by a contractor is business waste and cannot go through a household waste route — it must go to a permitted facility with a consignment note.
Do I need a licensed contractor to remove asbestos in Devon?
It depends on the material. Licensed (licensable) work (such as sprayed asbestos coatings (limpet) and pipe and thermal lagging / insulation) must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Lower-risk, firmly bonded materials such as asbestos cement in good condition are non-licensed work but must still be handled safely. We make sure the right type of contractor is arranged for your job.
Which areas of the UK do you cover?
We cover towns and cities right across the UK, from major cities like London, Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds to the smaller towns in between. Enter your town or postcode when you get in touch and we'll arrange a free, no-obligation quote in your area.
Does my property contain asbestos?
If your property was built or refurbished before the year 2000, it may well contain asbestos, which wasn't fully banned in the UK until 1999. It commonly turns up in roofing sheets, textured coatings like Artex, floor tiles, pipe lagging and insulation board. The only reliable way to know for certain is a professional survey.
Is disturbed asbestos dangerous?
Yes. Asbestos is generally low-risk while it's intact and left alone, but disturbing it is where the danger lies. Drilling, cutting, sanding or breaking it releases microscopic fibres that are harmful when breathed in. If you think a material contains asbestos, leave it be and arrange a professional survey or removal before any work starts.
How much does asbestos removal cost?
There's no single flat rate. The cost depends on the type of material, how much there is, where it sits and how easy it is to reach, so a small garage roof is very different from licensed insulation removal. That's why we give you a clear, no-obligation quote before any work starts, once the material has been assessed.

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