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Asbestos Removal Services in Bow, Greater London
Asbestos removal in Bow and across Greater London: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Old cold water tanks
- Artex before plastering
Asbestos removal in Bow
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- 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’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
About our asbestos removal in Bow
Once the material is out, we clean up and bag or wrap the waste, with a consignment note for your records. People often contact us about Artex ceilings before renovation and flue pipes, gutters and downpipes, including flue pipes, water tanks and cement roof sheets.
Removal jobs around Bow often mean working in flats, back gardens and tight spaces, so access and parking are planned carefully. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Bow (E3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Bow
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Why people call us in Bow
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so buildings across Greater London built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
These are some of the things we deal with in Bow:
- Garage roof sheets
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Loft water tanks
If you’re on or near the B142, tell us about parking and loading, as main roads can be restricted.
What to look for in a quote
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What is not included
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- The method and controls
Removal jobs in Bow
Bow is about 1 mile south-east of Hackney, in Greater London. Anywhere in Bow, just send the postcode. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
In a school like Old Ford Primary - A Paradigm Academy, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Older buildings in Bow, near St Paul Old Ford or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first.
For removal jobs in E3, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Trellis Square, Sheffield Square and Bromley High Street or anywhere nearby, we can help. Main roads around Bow include the B142; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Nearby, we also cover Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile north), Old Ford (1 mile north-east), Mile End (1 mile south), Fish Island (1 mile north) and Bromley (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Walthamstow (4 miles north).
Bow 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.
A little further out are St Clement's Hospital (less than half a mile south) and Westfield Stratford City (1.3 miles north-east). Open spaces near Bow include Hollow Pond and Old Ford Island.
- Schools near Bow include Mulberry UTC (under half a mile north) and Mulberry UTC (less than half a mile north)
- Pubs nearby include Lord Tredegar Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
- Other local spots include Park (0.5 miles north)
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
Insulating board and lagging
Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.
Common questions in Bow
Do you work near Hackney Wick station?
Yes, we cover Bow and the area towards Hackney Wick station, about 0.9 miles north.
Do older homes in Bow have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
How can I get a price?
Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
What happens to the waste?
It’s sealed, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, with a consignment note as your record.
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Access to the area
- What the material is and its state
- Travel and parking
- How many samples are needed
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
What to photograph
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An overall view
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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How it works
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and nobody else enters the work area. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing. Outdoor removal in Bow is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- 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
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Warn neighbours if needed
Get a quote
You will get a written quote. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Related guides
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
- 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
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site