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Asbestos Removal in Becontree Heath
Found something that might be asbestos in Becontree Heath? We provide planned asbestos removal and legal disposal, explained in plain English.
- Asbestos garages
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Floor tiles before a new floor
Asbestos removal near Becontree Heath
How we price asbestos removal
Quotes vary because of:
- The quantity or area
- How many samples are needed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Location, parking and any London charges
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A picture of the whole area
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Visible markings
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
How asbestos removal works in Becontree Heath
Removal is planned, not improvised: we work out the method, the controls, the waste and whether the work must be notified, before anyone starts. Whether it’s asbestos found during building work and floor tiles before a new floor, we deal with cement roof sheets, flue pipes and floor tiles and more.
In London neighbourhoods like Becontree Heath, garages and outbuildings are often reached through the house or a rear lane, which affects how the waste is carried out. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Becontree Heath (RM8, RM10, RM7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Becontree Heath
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Old cold water tanks
- Asbestos found during building work
In older buildings across Becontree Heath, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal.
What your quote should include
- What category of work it is
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What is not included
After we have finished in Becontree Heath
File the waste paperwork safely: it proves legal disposal.
Some practical advice:
- Share any survey or test results
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
Avoid these
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Materials we deal with
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
Textured coatings
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole.
Questions from Becontree Heath
Do you cover Becontree Heath and the area around Chadwell Heath station?
Yes. Chadwell Heath station is about 1.1 miles west of Becontree Heath, and we cover both.
Could my house in Becontree Heath contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE advises the public not to try, and licensed materials must only be handled by a licensed contractor.
Do I need to move out?
That depends: outdoor jobs do not normally affect you. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Asbestos removal in Becontree Heath: local notes
Becontree Heath is about 1 mile south-west of Romford, in Greater London. If your removal job is in Becontree Heath, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. We work right across the region, from Becontree Heath to London (about 12 miles away).
If you let property near Chadwell Heath station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. At a school such as All Saints Catholic School and Technology College, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
This part of Greater London takes in RM8, RM10 and RM7, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on Bull Lane, Wood Lane and Crow Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. We also carry out removal jobs in Rush Green (1 mile east), Chadwell Heath (1 mile north-west), Becontree (1 mile south), Romford (1 mile north-east) and Dagenham (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as London (12 miles south-west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (13 miles west), St Pancras (12 miles west), Shoreditch (10 miles west) and Walthamstow (8 miles west).
As a London location, Becontree Heath is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Redbridge Museum (3.4 miles west) and The Brewery (1.4 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find The Chase Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include William Bellamy Primary School (less than half a mile south) and St. Edward's Church of England School (0.6 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Eastbrook pub (1 mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Dagenham (within half a mile south-east)
Choosing the right option
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? The material and the job decide. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Work done to the regulations
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
What’s included, and what is not
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
The process
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down. Late-December sunset in Becontree Heath is about 3:50pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- 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
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Related guides
Towns and villages near Becontree Heath
What else we do in Becontree Heath
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site