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Default Disposal of roofing felt

On Monday, 11 February 2019 14:30:42 UTC, Andrew wrote:
On 11/02/2019 13:22, Tim Watts wrote:
On 11/02/2019 10:42, Harold Davis wrote:


This isn't strictly about DIY but here goes.

A contractor has quoted me a large figure for the job of replacing the
currently felt-covered flat roof over my garage and part of the house, to
include £1400 for disposal of the felt that will be removed before fibre
glass is put on.

I queried this figure and he said the felt is considered to be a
hazardous
material. It seems he's right, even if the attendance of teams of guys
wearing chemical warfare suits won't be required.

But £1400? The area is about 7 metres x 7 metres.

How can I make some sort of check on what the disposal costs will be?

Thanks,

Harry



Cobblers - it goes in the skip. Mine did.

He's ripping you off...


THis is Scotland and a remote island, so materials come a long
way and that costs a lot. Maybe the Scottish gov
has 'rules'.

I replaced my 5.5 * 2.8 mtre flat garage roof with new 22 ml
OSB3 and EPDM for about £700 for the materials and all the
manky chipboard and bitumen is gradually making its way to the
local recycling centre.


FWLIW if you wanted a path or shed floor you could always heat the old felt up to over 200C & tamp it down. Chop it first for a neat result.


NT