How much does asbestos removal cost in the UK?
A asbestos removal costs £350 to £3,500 in the UK, typically around £1,500 per job. Prices reviewed June 2026.
Asbestos removal is priced by what is taken out and how risky it is to handle. A small item like a water tank or a length of pipe is a few hundred pounds, a garage or shed roof is a few hundred to around a thousand, and a textured ceiling or licensed work runs into the thousands once disposal is added.
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Asbestos removal cost breakdown
What a asbestos removal typically costs, by option:
| What is being removed | Typical UK cost |
|---|---|
| Small item, tank, flue or pipe run | £200 to £500 |
| Garage or shed roof | £400 to £900 |
| Larger roof or several items | £1,500 to £3,750 |
| Textured (artex) ceiling, per room | £2,750 to £6,000 |
| + Scaffolding and air clearance test | add £300 to £700 |
What's included in the price?
A typical asbestos removal price includes:
- Safe removal of the asbestos material
- Bagging, sealing and licensed disposal
- Site protection and a clean-down afterwards
- A waste consignment note for your records
What changes the price?
The things that move a asbestos removal price most:
Material type, from cement sheet to textured coating
Whether the work needs a licensed contractor
How much there is and how hard it is to reach
Scaffolding, air testing and disposal weight
Does where you live change the cost?
London and the South East add around 15 to 25 percent, mainly on labour and disposal.
Common questions
A single asbestos cement garage roof typically costs £400 to £900 removed and disposed of, with a double garage nearer £750 to £1,400.
A textured ceiling in a normal room usually costs £2,750 to £6,000 to strip and dispose of. Most of that is the enclosure, survey and air clearance rather than the coating itself, so the cost does not scale neatly by the square metre.
These are independent guide prices based on typical UK jobs in 2026. Your actual cost depends on your property, spec, access and where you live. Always get at least three written quotes before committing.