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Asbestos Removal for Abbey Wood
Buildings in Abbey Wood built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos removal service covers removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Textured coatings
- Cement flues and gutters
Need asbestos removal in Abbey Wood?
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Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but it remains in place and has to be recorded. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Records for your files
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
About our asbestos removal in Abbey Wood
In homes, in Abbey Wood as elsewhere, the usual materials are cement products, textured coatings and floor tiles. Work on these is generally non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed under HSE guidance, but it still needs the right controls. Typical jobs include cement flues and gutters and Artex before plastering, including flue pipes, textured coatings and gutters and downpipes.
In London neighbourhoods like Abbey Wood, garages and outbuildings are often reached through the house or a rear lane, so we plan how to get the waste out. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- Abbey Wood (SE2, SE18, DA16)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, ready to go to a permitted site. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening. Late-December sunset in Abbey Wood is about 3:50pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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The scope of asbestos removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Why people call us in Abbey Wood
Materials deteriorate with age: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is when removal comes up.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Asbestos found during building work
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
Landlords near Abbey Wood station often time removal for when a property is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Any exclusions
- How fibres will be kept down
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Suitable insurance for the work
Questions from Abbey Wood
Do you cover Abbey Wood and the area around Abbey Wood station?
Yes. Abbey Wood station is about 0.5 miles north-east of Abbey Wood, and we cover both.
Do older homes in Abbey Wood have asbestos?
If your home in Abbey Wood was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can asbestos be left in place?
Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Do I need to move out?
For outdoor jobs, you can generally stay put. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Unless it’s already been identified, yes: the method depends on what the material is.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
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After the job
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it before the removal date.
Some practical advice:
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Share any survey or test results
- Send photos of the material and the access
Avoid these
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Asbestos removal in Abbey Wood: local notes
Abbey Wood is about 1 mile east of Plumstead, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Abbey Wood contact us for removal jobs. Abbey Wood is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
For non-domestic buildings like Alexander McLeod Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Older buildings in Abbey Wood, near Saint Michael and All Angels or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Removal jobs anywhere in SE2, SE18 and DA16 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Bevan Road, Mcleod Road and Manton Road, wherever it is in Abbey Wood. Being close to the A206, Abbey Wood is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover West Heath (1 mile south-east), Lessness Heath (2 miles east), Belvedere (2 miles east), Welling (2 miles south) and Crook Log (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles west), City of Westminster (12 miles west), Marylebone (11 miles west), Kensington (14 miles west), St Pancras (10 miles west) and Shoreditch (9 miles west).
As a London location, Abbey Wood is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.1 miles north-west) and Greenwich Castle (4.9 miles west). The countryside around Abbey Wood includes Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Abbey Wood include St Paul's Academy (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Plume Of Feathers Public House (0.5 miles west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Colyers (2.9 miles east)
A closer look at the materials
Bitumen and felt
Some old roof felts and bitumen products contain asbestos, usually tightly bound.
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note