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Asbestos Removal Services in Bishopsgate, Greater London
Looking for asbestos removal in Bishopsgate? We cover Bishopsgate and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Old waste on site
- Old cold water tanks
- Old flues
Asbestos removal in Bishopsgate
Common questions in Bishopsgate
Do you work near London Liverpool Street station?
Yes. London Liverpool Street station is close to the centre of Bishopsgate, and we cover the whole area.
Do older homes in Bishopsgate have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Where does the asbestos go?
It goes to a permitted site, properly packaged, with a registered carrier, with a consignment note for your records.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
It depends on the material and the job. Cement and textured coatings are typically non-licensed; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
What does removal cost?
Material, amount, condition, access and waste all affect the price. We quote each job individually.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises against removing asbestos yourself. Licensed materials must only be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings generally aren’t licensed.
Asbestos removal in Bishopsgate
Once the material is out, we clean up and bag or wrap the waste, with a consignment note for your records. Typical jobs include finds during refurbishment and garage roofs and whole garages, involving water tanks, flue pipes and cement roof sheets.
In Bishopsgate, removal often involves flats, small gardens and limited access, so we plan parking, access and the route for the waste. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Bishopsgate (E1, EC2A, EC1Y)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Places near Bishopsgate
Also in Bishopsgate
Bishopsgate properties and asbestos removal
Bishopsgate is about 1 mile north-east of London, in Greater London. Bishopsgate is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Bishopsgate is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
At a school such as The London School of Barbering, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. In older buildings across Bishopsgate, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan.
Anywhere in E1, EC2A and EC1Y, we can help with asbestos removal. That could mean a property on Bush Lane, Swan Lane and Love Lane. Bishopsgate is on the A3 and A10, which makes it simple to get to. For properties just outside Bishopsgate, we cover Aldgate (1 mile south-east), Spitalfields (1 mile east), City of London (1 mile west), Tower Hill (1 mile south) and Whitechapel (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (5 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west).
As a London location, Bishopsgate 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 Gabriel's Wharf (1.2 miles south-west) and Tower of London (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Schools near Bishopsgate include The Aldgate School (less than half a mile south-east) and Central Foundation Boys' School (0.7 miles north)
- Local churches include St Mary-at-Hill (within half a mile south)
- Local pubs include White Hart pub (under half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (less than half a mile north-east) and County of London (within half a mile west)
Weighing up your options
Be wary of a price that seems too low: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Work done to the regulations
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Covering London and the South East
Read our prices page or our cost guide.
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
What we deal with in Bishopsgate
Materials deteriorate with age: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is often when people decide to remove them.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Old waste on site
- Old cold water tanks
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Asbestos garages
If you’re on or near the A3 and A10, tell us about parking and loading, as main roads can be restricted.
Questions to ask before booking
- What is not included
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
What happens
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you. In winter, the light goes in Bishopsgate by about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- 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
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Getting a price
Send us the address in Bishopsgate, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
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Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Making good is normally a separate job
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
After we have finished in Bishopsgate
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Photos of the material and the route in help
What to avoid
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
For businesses and landlords in Bishopsgate
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site