Corrugated asbestos cement sheets are still often seen on roofs, canopies and garden sheds. We remove them safely and dispose of them correctly.
If you own an older home or a garden shed, you know them well: those grey, wavy sheets on the roof of the garage or the storage room. Often they are asbestos cement, better known as Eternit corrugated sheets. As long as they are intact and not weathering, the risk is limited. But as soon as you want to remove them, there are a few things to consider.
Asbestos corrugated sheets are usually grey, but due to years of weather exposure they can turn greenish or dirty. They have a recognisable corrugated profile and were mainly used between the 1950s and 1990s for roofs of sheds, barns, lean-tos and garden houses. You also come across them as cladding or boundary fencing.
If they are in good condition, the risk of fibre release is limited. The material is bonded, meaning the asbestos fibres are tightly embedded in the cement. But beware: old sheets become brittle. When dismantling or moving them, dust can still be released. That is why this work is for an asbestos roof remover who knows how to handle that brittleness.
Private individuals are allowed to remove up to 35 square metres of bonded asbestos themselves, provided it is undamaged and screwed, not glued or nailed. Sounds simple, but in practice you often see that sheets are damaged or that nails were used previously. Moreover, you must submit a demolition notification via the Environmental Counter. And then there is the disposal.
We come with a team that professionally dismantles the roof or cladding. The sheets are kept wet to limit dust formation, carefully stacked and packed airtight in foil of at least 100 microns.
For corrugated sheets in good condition, the technique of simple handling is often sufficient. The fibre levels must remain below the legal standard. However, if the roof is damaged, weathered, or if a lot of work needs to be done on the underlying structure, we switch to a hermetic zone with negative pressure.
Asbestos must not go into regular household waste. As a private individual, you can bring up to 200 kilograms per year to the recycling centre for free, but friable asbestos is not allowed there. For corrugated sheets, they must be properly packaged. We arrange the asbestos disposal completely for you. The sheets go into sealed containers and are transported to a licensed processor.
Once the corrugated sheets are off, we immediately inspect the wooden or metal substructure. Often there is still asbestos in other places, for example as asbestos sheets as wall cladding in the same shed. We inspect the whole and advise you on what else needs to be removed. This way, you are less likely to be faced with surprises during a later renovation.
An asbestos certificate is drawn up by a certified asbestos expert. This certificate is mandatory when selling a house built before 2001 and shows where asbestos is present. We do not draw up certificates ourselves, but we are happy to work with the expert who prepares your certificate. If you already have the certificate, we know exactly where we stand. If not, we refer you to an accredited expert. After that, we schedule the removal.
Thinking about a roof renovation? Combine asbestos removal with insulation. You may then qualify for a grant via My Renovation Grant. The conditions change regularly, so make sure you are well informed.
Request a quote for the removal of your asbestos corrugated sheets. We will come by, assess the situation and give you a clear price.
An expert visits, assesses the situation and advises on the correct technique.
You receive a clear, no-obligation quote.
We cordon off the area and remove the asbestos in accordance with legal regulations.
The asbestos is transported and processed airtight.
Certified asbestos removal company with intensively trained staff.
Airtight zone, glove bag and simple handling in-house.
Strict containment and air measurements protect people and the environment.
A large team with years of experience: we act quickly for your site.
A certified expert visits, assesses the situation and gives you a clear, no-obligation proposal.
* Premium amounts, subsidy conditions and legal deadlines may change. The information on this page is indicative; always check the current rules with OVAM, your municipality or via Mijn VerbouwPremie. Last reviewed: September 2026.
