On Wednesday, 19 October 2016 13:14:03 UTC+1, Bettyboo wrote:
replying to TheScullster, Bettyboo wrote:

I recently had a quote from reputable up can Windows etc firm for replacements
of soffits and facias down pipes and gutters. It was going to be £5300 for a
detached 6x9 metre house with attached garage.

Seems rather steep

They took a sample of soffits
and came back to me saying that it would need to be removed professionally at
a unmentioned extra cost.. I have cancelled the whole work.

If it's asbestos, do you need to replace them? It's long lasting & maintenance free.

Now, knowing it is there how would this affect the sale of my house ?

no

Would a
surveyor know what was there by just looking round the house?

If a bungalow, yes, otherwise no.

Lots of houses are sold with asbestos in/on them.

Do youself a favour and get a sensible newsgroup client. This is news:uk.d-i-y.


NT