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Asbestos removal

Removal of asbestos cement, textured coatings, floor tiles, flues, tanks and more, planned to HSE guidance, with the waste taken to a permitted site and the paperwork to prove it.

Garage roofs and whole garages
Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
Artex ceilings before renovation

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Asbestos removal in London and the South East

Most asbestos in homes and small buildings is asbestos cement, textured coatings or vinyl floor tiles. Under HSE guidance, work on these materials is usually non-licensed, or notifiable non-licensed, but it still has to be planned and done with the right controls: keeping the material damp, removing it whole where possible, and wearing the right protective equipment.

Some materials are higher risk, such as pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. That work is licensed and must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. Our guide to licensed and non-licensed work explains the difference, and the licensed removal page covers what happens then.

Typical jobs

Garage roofs and whole garages
Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
Artex ceilings before renovation
Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Cement water tanks in lofts
Flue pipes and gutters
Asbestos found during building work
Waste left after a previous job

Materials

Asbestos cement sheets
Garage and shed roofs
Gutters and downpipes
Flue pipes
Water tanks
Soffits (cement)
Artex and textured coatings
Floor tiles and adhesive
Bitumen roof felt
Panels and boards

How it works

Tell us what needs removing and send photos, with a survey or test result if you have one
If the material hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
We plan the job: the method, controls, waste and any notification needed, and send a quote
On the day we set up a work area, keep dust down, remove the material whole where we can, and bag or wrap it
The area is cleaned, the waste goes to a permitted site, and you receive the waste paperwork

Identify it first

If you don’t know what the material is, it needs testing before anyone plans the removal, because the method depends on the type of material. See asbestos testing.

Waste and paperwork

Asbestos waste is hazardous waste. It’s double-bagged or wrapped, carried by a registered waste carrier and taken to a permitted site, with a consignment note. Keep that paperwork: it shows the waste was disposed of legally.

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Workers in coveralls loading clear bags marked Danger Asbestos into a van next to a hazardous waste sign

Your options compared

Option	Good for	Watch out for
Non-licensed work	Most asbestos cement, intact floor tiles, some textured coating work	Still needs controls, training and proper disposal
Notifiable non-licensed work	Some work on degraded materials and larger-scale coating removal	Must be notified before work; medical checks and records for workers
Licensed work	Lagging, sprayed coatings, most insulating board	Only by an HSE-licensed contractor, with 14 days’ notice, an enclosure and clearance
Leave and manage	Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed	Should be recorded and checked (a legal duty in non-domestic premises and common parts); deal with it before any work

What your quote should include

What’s included: the areas, materials or samples
The method and controls
Waste disposal and the consignment note
What you’ll receive afterwards
Anything excluded, such as making good
Whether VAT is included

Guides

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Asbestos removal: questions

Do you need to test it first?

If it hasn’t been identified, yes. The removal method depends on what the material is, so we either take a sample or ask for an existing survey or test result.

Can you remove asbestos the same day you visit?

Removal is planned in advance: the method, the controls, the waste and, for some work, a notification to the enforcing authority. We’ll agree a date when we quote.

What happens to the waste?

It’s sealed in heavy-duty bags or wrapped in polythene, labelled, and taken to a permitted site. You get the consignment note.

Is all asbestos removal licensed?

No. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed work. Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed. The material and the job decide which.

Where do you work?

Across London and the South East: Kent, Surrey, Sussex, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and the Isle of Wight. Find your area.

How do I get a quote?

Send us the postcode, what the material is and where, and photos if you can, through our quote form or call 07833 053 749.

Towns we cover

Every county page lists all the towns and villages we cover, listed A to Z.

Asbestos removal: ask for a quote