A reference in the Algarve for almost 20 years.
With almost two decades of experience, José Quintino, Lda is a reference in the Algarve for the safe removal of asbestos roofing, with work carried out since 2007 under authorisation from the ACT (Authority for Working Conditions).
Throughout this journey, we have carried out asbestos removal for dozens of entities across the region, including the Municipalities of Faro, Olhão and Alcoutim, schools and the University of the Algarve, and bodies such as CCDR Algarve, DGEstE, PSP, ARS Algarve and DRAP Algarve — as well as a large number of businesses, condominiums and private individuals.
Every intervention follows the complete legal procedure: a Safety Plan, prior ACT authorisation, appropriate personal protective equipment, and certified disposal of waste through licensed operators.
We visit the site and draw up a Safety Plan — the mandatory technical document that defines how the removal will be carried out, what protections will be used, and the work schedule.
The plan is submitted to the ACT, the entity that oversees this type of work in Portugal. Review takes between 30 and 45 days — this is a legal requirement, and we handle the entire process on the client's behalf.
As soon as we receive authorisation, we start on site on the date agreed with the client.
We isolate and sign the space, preventing access by unauthorised people, and dampen the material to reduce the release of fibres into the air.
Our technicians work with P3 masks, dedicated coveralls, gloves and boots — equipment specifically designed to protect against asbestos fibres.
Sheets are removed whole, without breaking or cutting, and immediately packaged in dedicated, labelled packaging.
The material is taken to an authorised final destination, transported by a licensed operator with an electronic tracking document (e-GAR).
We clean the area (by wet method or special vacuuming) and carry out a final inspection before the space can be used again.
We register the operation with the relevant environmental authorities and provide the client with proof that everything was carried out in accordance with the law.
Over the past years, we have carried out various asbestos roofing removal projects in Faro, Olhão, Tavira, Alcoutim, Vila Real de Santo António and across the Algarve region.
| Year | Client | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Municipality of Faro | Removal of asbestos roofing — EB2 D. Afonso II School, Faro |
| 2010 | Algarve Regional Health Administration | Removal of asbestos roofing — Staff Housing, Alcoutim |
| 2010 | Private client | Removal of asbestos roofing — Olhão |
| 2014 | Municipality of Faro | Removal of asbestos roofing — Areal Gordo, Alto Rodes and Montenegro schools, Faro |
| 2015 | Private client | Removal of asbestos roofing — warehouse, Vilamoura Industrial Zone |
| 2015 | Private client | Removal of asbestos roofing — Old Mill, Fuseta |
| 2015 | Municipality of Olhão | Removal of asbestos roofing — Former Clube Marítimo Olhanense HQ, Marim |
| 2017 | DGEstE — Directorate-General for School Facilities | Removal of asbestos roofing — D. José I Primary School, VRSA |
| 2017 | Municipal company of Olhão | Removal of asbestos roofing — Nossa Senhora do Carmo neighbourhood, Fuseta |
| 2018 | University of the Algarve | Removal of asbestos roofing — Building 7, CCMar |
| 2018 | Trade union | Removal of asbestos roofing — Olhão Campsite |
| 2018 | Condominium | Removal of asbestos roofing — multi-family building, Olhão |
| 2019 | Faro Police Command (PSP) | Removal of asbestos roofing — Command Parade Ground |
| 2019 | Private company | Removal of asbestos roofing — warehouse |
| 2019 | Pharmacy | Removal of asbestos roofing — commercial building |
| 2020 | Private client | Removal of asbestos roofing — warehouse |
| 2021 | Municipality of Faro | Replacement of asbestos roofing — Montenegro and Joaquim Magalhães schools |
| 2021 | Nautical association | Removal of asbestos roofing — Olhão |
| 2021 | Private client | Removal of asbestos roofing — residential building |
| 2022 | Private client | Removal of asbestos roofing — house |
| 2022 | Municipality of Faro | Removal of asbestos roofing and demolition — Faro |
| 2023 | Construction company | Removal of asbestos roofing — outbuilding, Tavira |
| 2023 | Municipal company of Olhão | Refurbishment of asbestos roofing — head office building |
| 2023 | University of the Algarve | Building refurbishment with asbestos roofing removal — Penha Campus |
| 2023 | Algarve Regional Directorate of Agriculture and Fisheries | Building conservation and asbestos removal |
| 2024 | Private client | Removal of asbestos roofing — outbuilding, Marim |
| 2024 | Private client | Replacement of asbestos roofing — garage and WC, Quatrim |
| 2024 | University of the Algarve | Replacement of asbestos roofing — Gambelas Campus |
| 2024 | Private client | Removal of asbestos roofing — Belamandil |
| 2024 | Private client | Replacement of asbestos roofing — house |
| 2024 | Scouts association | Replacement of asbestos roofing — headquarters |
| 2025 | Municipality of Faro | Replacement of asbestos roofing — medical post, Praia de Faro |
| 2025 | Municipality of Faro | Removal of asbestos roofing — house, Praia de Faro |
| 2025 | Cultural association | Removal of asbestos roof — Topázio Cinema, Fuseta |
| 2025 | CCDR Algarve | Removal of asbestos roofing on outbuilding — Patacão and Tavira |
| 2025 | Condominium | Removal of asbestos roofing — Golden Club de Cabanas |
| 2025 | Transport company | Removal of asbestos roofing — EVA Transportes Terminal, Faro |
| 2025 | Social institution | Removal of asbestos roofing — Vaqueiros |
| 2026 | Municipality of Alcoutim | Removal of asbestos roofing — ruin, Alcoutim |
| 2026 | Municipality of Olhão | Removal of asbestos roofing — vacant warehouse |
| 2026 | Private client | Removal of asbestos roofing — Olhão |
| 2026 | Construction company | Removal of asbestos roofing — vacant warehouse, Olhão |
All work is carried out under authorisation from the ACT (Authority for Working Conditions), in full compliance with asbestos removal legislation.
