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Asbestos removal in Waterford.

Waterford and the wider south-east have substantial pre-2000 housing across both the city and the rural county. The asbestos contractor supply is concentrated in the east, but Dublin contractors find Waterford accessible. Here is what to expect.

Verified: May 2026

ARCA member firms in Waterford
0 (per ARCA directory)
Disposal route
East-Ireland transfer or TFS export
Domestic disposal cell in south-east
None
Audience
Republic of Ireland

The Waterford market

Waterford has substantial pre-2000 housing across the city (Ferrybank, Ballybeg, Lisduggan, Tramore Road) and the surrounding county (Tramore, Dungarvan, Lismore, Cappoquin). The mid-century council housing and rural farm buildings are the highest-likelihood asbestos territory.

The contractor supply for the south-east is concentrated in the Dublin region. Some other firms may take jobs without ARCA membership. For notifiable work they still need a job-specific HSA permit. Waterford's proximity to Dublin via the M9 motorway means travel premiums are often more modest than for Cork or Galway work.

Coverage across the region

  • Waterford City and the metropolitan area (Ferrybank, Ballybeg, Lisduggan): accessible from Dublin by motorway.
  • South Waterford coast (Tramore, Dungarvan, Ardmore): moderate travel premium.
  • West Waterford (Lismore, Cappoquin, Tallow): slightly higher travel.
  • Cross-county work: a Waterford-area contractor can typically also take work in South Kilkenny (Thomastown, Mooncoin) and South Wexford (New Ross, Wexford town).

What does it cost in Waterford?

We do not publish typical Waterford prices because there are none we can verify. Waterford jobs taken by Dublin contractors include a travel cost in the quote. See the cost guide for what drives the price.

Request a Waterford asbestos removal quote

Tell us your area within Waterford (or Wexford / South Kilkenny), the property type, and what you suspect or need removed. We show you specialists listed as covering the south-east and try to email you the same list, so you can contact them directly and compare quotes.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there asbestos removal contractors based in Waterford?

None of the five firms currently listed in the ARCA Republic of Ireland directory is based in Waterford. The directory does list Gravity Construction in neighbouring Wexford, while other regional and national firms may also take Waterford work. Travel and availability are priced into each quote.

What does asbestos removal cost in Waterford?

There is no published price list for asbestos removal in Waterford or anywhere in Ireland. See the cost guide for what drives the price.

Where does Waterford asbestos waste go?

Asbestos waste from Waterford typically moves through one of two routes: an EPA-licensed transfer station in Ireland for non-friable bonded waste, or transfrontier shipment to a specialist facility in mainland Europe for friable waste. Waterford's position on the south-east coast and proximity to Rosslare gives it some logistic options for export shipping. See the disposal guide.