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Asbestos Removal Services in Becontree, Greater London
Buildings in Becontree built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos removal service covers safe asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Textured coatings
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
Need asbestos removal in Becontree?
The scope of asbestos removal
The usual limits are:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Common materials
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
About our asbestos removal in Becontree
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We’ll tell you if your job in Becontree falls into that category. Typical jobs include garage roof sheets and finds during refurbishment, including flue pipes, gutters and downpipes and cement soffits.
Removal jobs around Becontree often mean working in flats, back gardens and tight spaces, so access and parking are planned carefully. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Becontree (RM9, RM10, RM8)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we price asbestos removal
Every quote reflects:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- What the material is and its state
- The survey scope
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An overall view
- How we’d reach it
Send us the address in Becontree, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Also near Becontree
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Let us know where we can park
- Share any survey or test results
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
What to avoid
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
How it works
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing. Outdoor removal in Becontree is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- 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
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Dig out previous surveys
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Typical removal jobs in Becontree
Selling or letting a property can prompt removal of obvious materials, although sound material can often stay.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Old cold water tanks
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
For non-domestic buildings like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Any exclusions
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether the job needs notifying
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Becontree properties and asbestos removal
Becontree is about 2 miles north-east of Barking, in Greater London. Becontree is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Becontree to London (11 miles away).
For rentals close to Chadwell Heath station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Older buildings in Becontree, near St George's or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first.
Here we cover the RM9, RM10 and RM8 postcode area, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Wood Lane, Eliot Road and Maxey Road or the roads around them. Being close to the A1240, Becontree is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Becontree we cover include Dagenham (1 mile south-east), Becontree Heath (1 mile north), Castle Green (1 mile south-west), Dagenham Green (1 mile south) and Goodmayes (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (13 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles west) and Shoreditch (10 miles west).
As a London location, Becontree is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you’ll also find Rush Green Hospital (1.6 miles north-east) and Dagenham (1 mile north-east). Within reach you will find Dagenham Village Churchyard.
- Nearby schools include Robert Clack School (0.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Eastbrook pub (0.9 miles east)
Becontree: your questions answered
Do you work in Becontree despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do you work near Chadwell Heath station?
Yes, we cover Becontree and the area towards Chadwell Heath station, about 1.5 miles north-west.
Can I stay at home during removal?
For outdoor jobs, you can usually stay put. Indoor work areas are sealed off and kept clear while the work is done.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises against removing asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials need a licensed contractor.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
How can I get a price?
Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole.
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note