I wish to remove an asbestos fence 19m long 1.9m high, in good condition, easy access and the panels are screwed on with screws that come out easily. I could easily do the job myself but all sorts of regulations seem to be in the way. Can anyone recommend a business that could do this job in Christchurch?

rprd - 2021-10-10 08:07:00

Cheapest way is after dark.

dutchess46 - 2021-10-10 16:47:00

dutchess46 wrote:

Cheapest way is after dark.

And are you 100% sure it is asbestos?

nzkiwisnz - 2021-10-10 17:39:00

https://www.selwyn.govt.nz/services/rubbish,-recycling-And-o
rganics/asbestos-disposal

And specifically disposal .... The Christchurch City Council’s Transfer Station in Metro Place, Bromley is the only facility accepting asbestos drop off. They have strict criteria around accepting loads. This includes it being securely double wrapped in 250 micron plastic polythene. Please contact them directly for details 03 941 7513.

nzkiwisnz - 2021-10-10 17:45:00

Having legally disposed of asbestos its not biggie.

It was required to be delivered on a pallet, double wrapped.

If you can get the sheets off intact, do so carefully, spray plenty of water around to keep any potential dust down, and lay them flat on the ground on top of a sheet of plastic.

Then I would get a trailer, put a pallet in and double thick layer of black plastic, carefully stack the sheets, then wrap and secure with tape.

you will need to go across a weighbridge, so allow a bit of time.

Thenafter all this faffing around, our pallet was carefully picked up and tipped into a bin with everything spilling out, good init.

Then with the small fortune you have saved yourself, go out to dinner.

kenw1 - 2021-10-11 08:39:00

Thanks for the advice. The advice from the transfer station was helpful .I have decided to do this job myself as my neighbor was quoted $3500 to do this job.

rprd - 2021-10-11 18:13:00

rprd wrote:

Thanks for the advice. The advice from the transfer station was helpful .I have decided to do this job myself as my neighbor was quoted $3500 to do this job.

Your neighbour?
Are they a registered asbestos remover?

Edited by maddie44 at 6:19 pm, Mon 11 Oct

maddie44 - 2021-10-11 18:16:00

Have a read at this...

https://www.health.govt.nz/system/files/documents/publicatio
ns/removing-asbestos-from-your-home-jan-2020.pdf

Only friable material needs specialist removal according to this info.

kenw1 - 2021-10-11 18:22:00

kenw1 wrote:

Having legally disposed of asbestos its not biggie.

It was required to be delivered on a pallet, double wrapped.

If you can get the sheets off intact, do so carefully, spray plenty of water around to keep any potential dust down, and lay them flat on the ground on top of a sheet of plastic.

Then I would get a trailer, put a pallet in and double thick layer of black plastic, carefully stack the sheets, then wrap and secure with tape.

you will need to go across a weighbridge, so allow a bit of time.

Thenafter all this faffing around, our pallet was carefully picked up and tipped into a bin with everything spilling out, good init.

Then with the small fortune you have saved yourself, go out to dinner.

Did you receive an asbestos clearance report

travlr - 2021-10-11 19:54:00

travlr wrote:

Did you receive an asbestos clearance report

It was not friable material.

kenw1 - 2021-10-11 20:16:00

Interesting site, " you do not need licensed asbestos removal workers when working on your own house". Easy as

msigg - 2021-10-12 11:26:00

Just completed the fence removal at a total cost of $550. No dust ,no problems and great help from the council staff at Dyers road dump.

rprd - 2021-10-26 13:18:00

Great news, it’s good to get an update!
You will be very pleased to have it all done ...it’s nice to hear compliments about council and their staff too.

lovelurking - 2021-10-26 14:25:00