Asbestos Removal Cost Leicester — realistic guide prices before you request a fixed quote
Asbestos removal guide prices for Leicester projects
The figures below come from ASM’s national guide and are not fixed prices for Leicester. All exclude VAT. Small quantities, mobilisation, access, condition, waste and the assessed work method can change the project total; unit rates should not be multiplied into an automatic quotation.
Source: ASM national asbestos removal cost guide, checked 2 October 2026. The written quote should show waste, access, analytical work, making good and any replacement materials separately or expressly include them.
Straightforward asbestos item
Defined accessible bonded item and an appropriate controlled work method.
Asbestos cement roof
Area, height, sheet condition, access, waste and exclusions determine the quote.
Roof or wall sheets
Quantity, fixings, fragility, height and safe handling affect the total.
Floor tiles
Confirm the area and whether adhesive, debris and substrate work are included.
Tiles and bitumen
The agreed removal method, layers and final substrate condition influence cost.
Ceilings and walls
Substrate, condition, method and work classification affect the scope.
Asbestos insulating board
Assess the work category, enclosure, access and analytical requirements.
Lagging and loose material
Source, extent, spread, site controls and completion evidence must be assessed.
Occupied or phased work
Agree work fronts, programme, isolation, access, waste and analytical attendance.
See ASM's national removal-cost guide for the wider UK pricing structure.
| Material / service | National guide, excluding VAT | What to establish |
|---|---|---|
| Small straightforward asbestos item | From £280 | Accessible bonded material and a defined controlled method. |
| Garage roof | £420–£1,500; complex jobs may cost more | Roof area, height, access, damage, waste and replacement exclusions. |
| Cement roof or wall sheets | £20–£35/m² | Area, fixings, access and handling route. |
| Floor tiles | From £20/m² | Tile layers, adhesive and the required final substrate. |
| Tiles and bitumen | £45–£65/m² | Both tile and adhesive removal in the agreed area. |
| Textured coatings | £20–£55/m² | Substrate, method, access and work classification. |
| Asbestos insulating board | £140–£350+/m² | Extent, enclosure, licensed controls and analytical requirements. |
| Lagging, sprayed coating, loose fill or contamination | Site assessment | Source, extent, spread, access and project-specific controls. |
The material name is only one part of the quotation
A fixed price needs the condition, quantity, work category, access and completion requirements as well as the ACM type.
Condition
Intact material that can be handled carefully is different from broken, degraded or contaminated ACMs.
Access
Ground-floor access is different from scaffolding, fragile roofs, confined spaces or occupied buildings.
Work method
The proposed disturbance influences work classification, controls, equipment, labour and programme.
Check what is included before comparing the headline total
- material and quantity
- access equipment
- enclosure where required
- waste packaging, hazardous-waste documentation and authorised disposal
- air monitoring / clearance where required
- working hours
- making good
- replacement products
Ask whether scaffolding, analytical work, replacement roofing or reinstatement are included or excluded.
Compare complete quotations, not isolated unit rates
Confirm the deliverables when agreeing the commission, then review the information against the actual property or work scope.
- Match the material identification, quantity, condition and exact work area.
- Compare access, segregation, enclosure and decontamination where needed.
- Check waste packaging, transport, receiving facility and the required documentation.
- Separate analytical work, replacement products, building repairs, VAT and any programme assumptions.
If a location, quantity or assumption is unclear, resolve it before the relevant maintenance or construction stage. Keep reports and completion evidence together so the next contractor can understand what was assessed, what changed and what still needs attention.
Leicester removal budgets: account for the site operating plan
Shutdown and phased attendance
A single continuous removal phase differs from separate visits between production shifts or tenant access slots. Tell ASM about the actual available work windows and any dependencies. Quotations should be compared against the same phasing, set-up, analytical attendance and completion assumptions so an apparent saving does not hide missing work.
Material access and handling
Roof height, machinery, storage and the route to the vehicle can change the resources required even for the same material quantity. Provide photographs and site information without disturbing suspect asbestos. Clarify any client preparation, equipment moves or access arrangements that the removal price assumes will already be in place.
Handover and replacement work
State the condition required at completion, the documents needed and whether reinstatement is included. Removal of an asbestos product does not automatically include replacement roofing, new ceilings or redecoration. National budget ranges help initial planning; the written project scope determines what a Leicester price actually buys.
UKAS-accredited inspection and testing, with the scope kept clear
Asbestos Surveying and Monitoring Ltd holds UKAS accreditation number 32982 for defined inspection activities to ISO/IEC 17020 and testing activities to ISO/IEC 17025. The current schedules define the accredited activities and locations. Bulk asbestos identification is undertaken at the Sunderland laboratory.
Accreditation applies to the organisation and its defined activities. Asbestos removal, preparation of management plans, watching briefs and soil remediation are not described as UKAS-accredited work.
Check ASM’s current UKAS schedules (search 32982) ↗ · Sunderland laboratory and submission guidance
Check the whole Leicester removal allowance
- Phasing, shutdown windows and repeat set-up assumptions.
- Client preparation and safe access equipment.
- Waste transport, disposal records and required analytical work.
- Making good, replacement works and the intended handover condition.
Removal delivery through ASM and F&I Group
ASM undertakes appropriate non-licensed and notifiable non-licensed asbestos work. Licensed asbestos removal is delivered through Flowing Construction Services within F&I Group. The material, condition, planned disturbance and risk assessment determine the work category; the job title or material name alone does not decide it.
Confirm the delivering contractor and current licence where licensed work is required. Where formal site clearance certification applies, the building owner or client should independently source and employ the analyst, in line with HSE guidance on putting the management plan into action.
Leicester service coverage and enquiries
ASM coordinates Leicester enquiries and site attendance through its national team. Bulk sample analysis is undertaken at the Sunderland laboratory within the applicable accredited scope. Arrange attendance or sample submission before dispatching material.
ASM · Leicester service enquiries
Site attendance by prior arrangement. Send the property address, required service and target dates.
National enquiries
0330 433 9680
Monday–Friday · 08:00–18:00
Leicester and surrounding enquiries
Leicester city centre, St George’s, Belgrave, Highfields, Braunstone, Beaumont Leys, Evington and surrounding areas.
Provide the full postcode, property use and intended work. Scope, safe access, programme and attendance are agreed for the individual instruction.
Discuss Leicester projects in the city centre, Belgrave, Highfields, Evington, Aylestone, Knighton, Stoneygate, Humberstone and the West End. For surrounding locations such as Oadby, Wigston, Birstall, Thurmaston, Syston, Glenfield, Anstey and Leicester Forest East, provide the exact postcode and service required. These enquiries are assessed against scope, access and programme; the wider urban area is not the same as Leicester City Council’s boundary.
Leicester services connected to removal budgeting
Move from indicative price to the evidence, removal method and analytical support needed for a fixed project scope.
Asbestos Removal Cost Leicester FAQs
Is air monitoring included in the price?
Only where stated. Analytical requirements depend on the work and should be explicitly included or excluded in the quotation.
Are these fixed prices?
No. They are budgeting guides. A fixed quote requires project-specific evidence and scope.
How do I arrange a written quotation?
Send the site address, purpose of the enquiry, photographs, existing asbestos information, relevant plans and target dates. ASM will confirm the appropriate scope and the information needed to price the work.
Is there an ASM laboratory in Leicester?
ASM’s accredited bulk-analysis laboratory is at Sunderland headquarters. Leicester is a service area; use the published ASM contact details to arrange attendance or laboratory submission.
Does splitting the removal into phases affect the price?
It can. Repeated set-up, access arrangements and analytical attendance may change the resources required. Compare quotations using the same phasing and completion requirements.
Are machinery moves included in the removal price?
Only where expressly stated in the agreed scope. Identify obstructions and confirm who will move equipment or arrange isolations before accepting the quotation.
Can I enquire about a site outside Leicester city?
Yes. Send the address and service required for a surrounding location such as Oadby, Wigston, Birstall, Thurmaston, Syston, Glenfield, Anstey or Leicester Forest East. ASM confirms attendance against scope, access and programme. The relevant council and permissions depend on the site address.
Send enough information to price the actual job — not an assumption
Provide the asbestos report or test result, photographs, approximate quantity, height, access, occupation, reinstatement requirements and target date. ASM can issue a project-specific written quotation.