Overview
When asbestos is discovered during works, the priority is always safety and compliance. But there’s often a second concern running alongside it: the cost is unplanned, and it can feel like pure loss.
This claim relates to works carried out specifically to address qualifying land remediation.
The client wanted two things: the reassurance that the issue was being dealt with correctly, and the confidence that any available relief was being claimed properly.
The Work: Needed to be delivered and really mattered
The remediation works comprised the removal of asbestos from an existing brick-built building.
Asbestos was discovered in: Ceiling panels, floor tiles and electrical boxes.
Our approach: clear, evidence-led, and focused on what qualifies
Land remediation claims need to be handled carefully. The key is to identify what qualifies, evidence it properly, and present it clearly so the relief is straightforward to apply.
We reviewed the remediation scope and expenditure, confirmed the works related to qualifying land remediation (asbestos removal) and prepared the claim with a clear breakdown of qualifying spend and the additional relief.
The result: qualifying land remediation relief identified
Remediation cost assessed: £8k+
Land remediation relief identified:
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Qualifying land remediation expenditure | 100% |
| Additional relief (50% of qualifying expenditure) | 50% |
| Total relief basis | 150% |
This represents a total of 150% of the qualifying expenditure being recognised for relief purposes.
Why this matters
When an issue like asbestos appears, it can feel like a setback. A properly prepared land remediation claim helps ensure the client isn’t simply absorbing the full cost without support and that the relief is claimed in a way that’s clear, compliant, and defensible.
If you’ve incurred remediation costs for asbestos or other qualifying contamination issues, we’ll guide you through the process personally and make sure you claim what you’re entitled to.
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