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Asbestos Removal in Barnes
Need asbestos removal in Barnes? We work across Barnes and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Artex before plastering
- Loft water tanks
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
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Asbestos removal in Barnes
Once the material is out, we clean up and bag or wrap the waste, and you get the waste paperwork. Whether it’s loft water tanks and floor tiles before a new floor, we cover flue pipes, floor tiles and water tanks.
In Barnes, removal often involves flats, small gardens and limited access, so access and parking are planned carefully. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Location
- Barnes (SW13, SW15, SW14)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Removal jobs in Barnes
Barnes is about 2 miles west of Fulham, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Barnes, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. We work in 764 places in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
On busy roads like the A306 and B349, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it. For rentals close to Barnes Bridge station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
This part of Greater London takes in SW13, SW15 and SW14. Whether your property is on Church Road, Station Road and Barnes High Street or anywhere nearby, we can help. Barnes sits on or near the A306 and B349, so mention parking if the property is on one. Neighbouring places we cover include Old Chiswick (1 mile north), Turnham Green (1 mile north-west), Mortlake (1 mile south-west), East Sheen (1 mile south-west) and Putney (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (5 miles north-east), Marylebone (5 miles north-east), Kensington (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (7 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles north-east).
Barnes is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you will also find Putney Exchange (1.4 miles south-east) and Municipal Borough of Acton (2.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Barnes include Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens Lake.
- Schools near Barnes include The Harrodian School (0.6 miles north) and Chiswick School (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Sun Inn (within half a mile west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Polish Library POSK in London (1.4 miles north)
What it might be made of
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Afterwards
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
What to avoid
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Don’t jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
What happens
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first. Late-December sunset in Barnes is about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear the way to the work area
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
The scope of asbestos removal
A few things to be aware of:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
Where asbestos turns up
Most removal happens because building work would disturb asbestos: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Broken sheets in gardens
For non-domestic buildings like St Osmund's Catholic Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
What your quote should include
- What paperwork you get
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- If the price includes VAT
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- Access to the area
- Parking and access charges
- The quantity or area
- What the material is and its state
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- The parking area
- Visible markings
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An overall view
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Other services in Barnes
Weighing up your options
Should it come out? Sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is generally right. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What you get
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Clear written quotes
- Domestic and commercial work
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
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.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Common questions in Barnes
Could my house in Barnes contain asbestos?
Any home in Barnes built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you work in Barnes with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Can asbestos be left in place?
Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE’s advice is not to do it yourself, and licensed materials must only be handled by a licensed contractor.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note