Asbestos Over Cladding in Whitehaven
Roofing and cladding for farms and rural buildings across Whitehaven and the wider Cumbria.
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Asbestos Over Cladding in Whitehaven and the surrounding area
The sheets are never disturbed, which is the whole point of over-cladding. A new insulated roof is fixed over the existing asbestos cement, encapsulating it and stopping the leaks, and the licensed removal and downtime a strip-out demands are avoided. It suits older farm and industrial buildings with stable sheets and a sound frame; where a roof is too far gone, we tell you straight and arrange licensed removal through a specialist.
Whitehaven and the area nearby, taking in Rottington and Snellings, is covered for over-cladding, as is the wider Cumbria. Let us know the postcode and roughly how old the roof is, and we will come and inspect it.
What we cover
- Over-cladding to asbestos cement roofs
- Encapsulation of the existing sheeting
- Spacer bar-and-bracket support systems
- Insulation upgrades as part of the over-clad
- Matching gutters, flashings and closures
- Honest advice on over-cladding versus licensed removal
What to expect, step by step
- 1
Survey and assessment
We check the condition of the asbestos sheets and the frame to confirm over-cladding is suitable.
- 2
Specification and quote
A written system and fixed price, including insulation and the finished roof colour.
- 3
Over-clad fitted
The new roof is fixed over the top on a spacer system, sealing leaks and encapsulating the old sheets.
- 4
Signed off
A finished, insulated, weathertight roof, with the old asbestos left undisturbed underneath.
Asbestos Over Cladding in Whitehaven: common questions
Is over-cladding cheaper than removing asbestos?
Is the asbestos safe once it is over-clad?
Do I need to tell anyone before over-cladding an asbestos roof?
Will over-cladding make the building warmer?
How long does an over-clad roof last?
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Farmers and rural businesses come back to us
A roof is a major outlay that has to stand for years. Here is what makes owners nationwide put that work with ESW Contractors again and again.
Agricultural specialists
Farm buildings are the bulk of what we roof, which gives us a proper grasp of their construction and their working life.
The full job, one contractor
The whole lot is covered by us: new roofs, repairs, cladding, guttering and maintenance, with no gaps between trades.
Minimal disruption
We arrange the job around what the farm is doing and keep it weathertight as we go, so day-to-day work carries on.
Straight answers
The advice follows the building. A repair where a repair will serve, an over-clad where it suits, a new roof where it is due.
Safe at height
Each roof gets proper access and safe methods of work, however awkward the structure.
Nationwide coverage
We run from Darlington and South Wales, give you a single point of contact, and travel for larger agricultural and industrial contracts.
Planning a roofing project?
Tell us about the building and get a fixed price.
What affects the price
Every roof is different, so we price each job on its own. There is no call-out fee and no obligation: we come out, look at the building, and give you a fixed price in writing.
What moves the cost up or down
- 01
Roof area and pitch
- 02
Condition of the existing asbestos and frame
- 03
Level of insulation added
- 04
Access and working height
- 05
Whether any removal is needed first
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Covering Whitehaven and the surrounding area
From our bases in Darlington and South Wales, we cover Whitehaven and the wider Cumbria, and work nationwide for larger agricultural, commercial and industrial jobs.