Asbestos Water Tank Removal

If your property was built before the year 2000, there's a strong chance your loft space or utility void may contain an asbestos water tank. At Blue A Ltd, we provide safe, compliant, and professional asbestos water tank removal services for domestic and commercial clients across the UK.

Asbestos water tanks were once popular for their strength and resistance to heat and moisture. But today, they pose a significant health risk. Our team is fully trained and equipped to remove these tanks in line with the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.

What Is an Asbestos Water Tank?

An asbestos water tank is typically made from cement mixed with white asbestos (chrysotile). This material was commonly used in UK buildings until its ban in 1999. These tanks are usually located in lofts or sealed voids and may be hard to access without specialist equipment and controlled breakage methods.

Why Should You Remove an Asbestos Water Tank?

While intact asbestos cement is relatively stable, damage, ageing, or disturbance can release hazardous fibres into the air—posing serious health risks, including:

• Mesothelioma
• Asbestosis
• Lung cancer
• Pleural thickening

Removing your asbestos water tank proactively ensures the safety of your household and helps protect the resale value of your property. If your tank is cracked, leaking, or no longer in use, it’s time to have it safely removed.

Our Asbestos Water Tank Removal Process

At Blue A Ltd, our water tank removal service is fully managed from start to finish. Here’s what to expect:

1. Inspection and Risk Assessment

We begin by assessing your property and inspecting the tank’s location, condition, and size. If needed, we can conduct sampling and laboratory testing to confirm asbestos content.

2. Site Preparation and Access Management

Access to the tank is carefully planned. We measure loft hatches or voids to determine whether controlled breakage is required to remove the tank safely without contaminating the surrounding areas.

3. Licensed Removal and Containment

Our licensed asbestos removal specialists follow all HSE regulations using:

• Full PPE and RPE (Respiratory Protective Equipment)
• Dust-suppression liquids and low-disturbance methods
• Sealed waste containment and safe handling procedures

4. Cleanup and Waste Disposal

Once the tank is removed, we carry out thorough cleaning of the area. All asbestos waste is transported to a licensed hazardous waste facility, and you are provided with a waste consignment certificate.

How Much Does Asbestos Water Tank Removal Cost?

The cost of removing an asbestos water tank depends on its size and access:

• Small tank: £175 – £250
• Medium tank: £225 – £300
• Large tank: £275 – £350

Sampling and testing, if needed, typically cost £6 – £8 per test. We always recommend obtaining a personalised quote based on your property’s layout and tank location.

Types of Water Tank Removals

1. Intact Removal

In the less common scenario where the tank can be removed whole, we carefully wrap it in polythene, vacuum around it to keep everything clean, and remove it in one piece. This is straightforward but less common due to tank sizes.

2. Segmented Removal (Our Most Frequent Method)

In the majority of cases, the tank is too large to fit through the loft hatch because it was originally installed before the ceilings were in place. Here’s where Blue A really stands out. We wrap the tank securely in polythene, create negative pressure with a Type H vacuum, and then carefully break it down inside the wrap. This ensures that any dust is contained and drawn inward rather than spreading around the loft.

Why Our Method is Safer?

Not every company takes these extra precautions, but at Blue A, we do. We go beyond standard practice to make sure that the removal is as safe and clean as possible, protecting both our team and your home.

Step-by-Step: Our Segmented Removal Process

• Wrap the Tank: We fully encase the tank in polythene and seal it.
• Create Negative Pressure: We attach a Type H vacuum to maintain negative pressure inside the wrap.
• Careful Segmentation: We break the tank down inside the wrap, ensuring dust is contained and drawn inward.
• Safe Removal: We remove the pieces and dispose of them according to all regulations.

A Note on Boiler Disconnection

In most cases, removing the water tank goes hand-in-hand with upgrading to a modern boiler that no longer needs a tank. However, the disconnection itself is usually something the customer arranges. If needed, we’re happy to help coordinate with a plumber to handle the disconnection before we proceed with the tank removal. But typically, customers have this done as part of their boiler upgrade process anyway.

Why Choose Blue A Ltd?

Licensed and Certified Professionals

We are HSE-licensed and work in full compliance with UK asbestos legislation. Our staff are highly experienced in working with hard-to-access, high-risk ACMs like asbestos cement tanks.

Comprehensive Service, Start to Finish

From initial assessment and sampling to removal, waste disposal, and certification—we handle every aspect of the job, ensuring peace of mind and full legal compliance.

Safety-First Approach

Your safety is our priority. We use best-practice safety controls to minimise fibre release and prevent contamination of your living or working environment.

Book Your Asbestos Water Tank Removal Today

Don't take risks with asbestos. Contact Blue A Ltd today to schedule a safe, fully certified asbestos water tank removal service. We’re here to help you protect your health, home, and future.