Asbestos removal

What is it?

Asbestos is a general term for a number of natural minerals. These minerals consist of very fine fibers that are invisible to the naked eye. When asbestos breaks, burns, or crumbles, carcinogenic substances are released. That is why you must follow strict rules if you want to remove asbestos.

Until 1994, asbestos was used in a wide variety of materials, such as roofing materials (corrugated sheets, flat roof tiles, and sometimes bitumen), roof sheathing, ceiling and wall paneling, pipes and ducts, seals, floor coverings, gaskets, fire-resistant materials, door sills, window sills, and more.

After 1994, the use of asbestos was banned. 

In most cases, asbestos cannot simply be removed. If your building or part of it was constructed using building materials manufactured before 1994, you must have an asbestos inventory report prepared. If the presence of asbestos is confirmed, you must submit a demolition notification.

Want to know more about asbestos?

You can read more about this on the website of the North and Central Limburg Environmental Agency (ODNML) at .

If you have any questions about asbestos, please contact the ODNML by email at asbest@odnml.nl or by phone at 077-4402500.

For more information on the regulations, visit:Overview of Asbestos Regulations | Information Point for the Environment (iplo.nl).
 

Notification

Before removing asbestos, you must file a notification. You can submit a demolition notification using the button below.
Submit application or notification
 

Asbestos roofs

The government wants to encourage owners of roofs containing asbestos to have the asbestos removed and has set up a special website,, where you can find a wealth of information. 

Asbestos roofs are exposed to the elements and deteriorate due to sunlight, frost, and rain. This causes loose asbestos fibers to be released, which are carried by the wind and rain into the air and the surrounding environment. Asbestos fibers are harmful to health. The more loose asbestos fibers a person inhales, the greater the risk of becoming ill. It is also becoming increasingly difficult to obtain insurance for an asbestos roof.

Removing an asbestos roof is not required by law, but it is a smart choice. This ensures that a new roof is ready for the future and helps create a clean environment for people and animals.