Asbestos removal

Asbestos is dangerous

Be careful with asbestos. The fibre of asbestos are dangerous and can cause cancer. Therefore, there are strict rules for removing asbestos. You may encounter asbestos in houses built before 1994. For example, in corrugated sheets, ceilings, window sills, and vinyl flooring.

For more information about asbestos, please visit the website of Milieu DE Centraal: Asbestos: what are the risks? | Milieu DE Centraal.

Having asbestos removed

  • Asbestos may only be removed by a certified removal company.
  • Only under certain Requirements conditions may you remove up to 35 square metre of asbestos-containing material yourself in or around your own home.
  • You must report this to the municipality by submitting a demolition notification to the Environment and Planning Portal (Omgevingsloket).

For more information and to submit a demolition notification, please visit the website of the Environment and Planning Portal: Removing asbestos as a private individual - Helpcentre - Omgevingsloket

Help with submitting a demolition notification

If you are unable to submit a demolition notification, you can request assistance from the Environment Desk. Send an email with your question to the email address: toezichthoudersasbest@odwh.nl

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