England
Asbestos removal and surveys in City of London
Across all of City of London, we can help with surveys, testing and removal, with written paperwork.
Asbestos surveys and removal across City of London
Our services in City of London
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Asbestos removal in City of London: what to expect
You don’t always have to remove asbestos. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we’ll tell you honestly when that’s the case. People often contact us about floor tiles before a new floor and materials found mid-project, including cement roof sheets, water tanks and textured coatings.
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Cost
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why us?
- Accredited laboratory results
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Covering London and the South East
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Landmarks near City of London
Jobs here are often close to Fashion Retail Academy, Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre and Barts Health Archives and the streets around them. You will also find Golden Fleece pub (under half a mile south), St Alphage Garden (under half a mile north), Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles north) and St Mary-at-Hill (0.5 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of City of London: London Cannon Street station. Well-known places in the area include County of London (within half a mile north) and London Bridge Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Places of worship nearby include St Olave Old Jewry (under half a mile east)
Why people call us in City of London
Not all asbestos materials are equal: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, so their removal is licensed.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Asbestos found during building work
- Loft water tanks
- Artex before plastering
- Garage roof sheets
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- The category of work
- The size of the job
- Access to the area
- Location, parking and any London charges
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- A rough size or measurement
- The access route
- An overall view
- A close-up from a safe distance
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Choosing the right option
Remove, or leave and manage? Sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense.
Questions to ask before you book
- What category of work it is
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether VAT is included
- Suitable insurance for the work
Afterwards
Any asbestos left elsewhere should stay on record, so future trades know about it.
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Book the replacement before removal
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
The scope of asbestos removal
The usual limits are:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
Your questions about asbestos removal in City of London
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
It does not always have to come out: material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note