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Asbestos Removal in Blackwall
Any pre-2000 building in Blackwall may contain asbestos. Our asbestos removal service covers planned asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Artex before plastering
- Old cold water tanks
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
Need asbestos removal in Blackwall?
What happens next
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is usually a separate job, so plan it before the removal date.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
Avoid these
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
About our asbestos removal in Blackwall
Much of the asbestos found in homes is asbestos cement, textured coating or floor tiles. HSE treats work on these as non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed in most cases, but it still needs the right controls. Whether it’s old waste on site and materials found mid-project, we cover cement roof sheets, textured coatings and gutters and downpipes.
Removal jobs around Blackwall often mean working in flats, back gardens and tight spaces, so access and parking are planned carefully. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Where
- Blackwall (E14, SE10, E16)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, rather than carrying on regardless. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on. In winter, the light goes in Blackwall by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- 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
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Find any old asbestos reports
Ask for a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Related guides
Your options compared
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? The material and the job decide. See our guide to the three categories. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why people choose us
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Domestic and commercial work
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Written quotes that say what’s included
See how we quote and the cost guide.
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- The size of the job
- The category of work
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much waste there is
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- The access route
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The parking area
- Visible markings
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Common questions in Blackwall
Do older homes in Blackwall have asbestos?
Any home in Blackwall built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Canary Wharf station?
Yes, we cover Blackwall and the area towards Canary Wharf station, about 0.6 miles west.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
Asbestos removal in Blackwall: local notes
Blackwall is about 1 mile south-west of Canning Town, in Greater London. For removal jobs in Blackwall, tell us about parking and access. Blackwall is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
On busy roads like the A102 and A1206, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it. In a school like Woolmore Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Here we cover the E14, SE10 and E16 postcode area. From Nutmeg Lane, Athol Square and Leamouth Road or a nearby road, we can help. Being close to the A102 and A1206, Blackwall is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Coldharbour (1 mile south-west), Leamouth (1 mile north-east), Limmo Peninsula (1 mile north-east), Poplar (1 mile west) and London Docklands (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
As a London location, Blackwall 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 Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (2 miles west) and Poplar Hospital (under half a mile north-west). Within reach you will find Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Local schools include Tower Hamlets College (0.6 miles west) and Langdon Park Secondary School (0.7 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Gun pub (under half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Holy Trinity (2.3 miles north-west)
More for properties in Blackwall
Where asbestos turns up
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, although sound material can often stay.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Loft water tanks
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
For rentals close to Canary Wharf station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
What your quote should include
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- The method and controls
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
Materials we deal with
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.
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site