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Asbestos Removal for Broadwater Farm
Need asbestos removal in Broadwater Farm? We cover Broadwater Farm and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Old cold water tanks
- Asbestos found during building work
- Textured coatings
Need asbestos removal in Broadwater Farm?
About our asbestos removal in Broadwater Farm
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, and has to be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. We will tell you if your job in Broadwater Farm falls into that category. Common materials are flue pipes, cement roof sheets and textured coatings, and typical jobs are old floor tiles and black adhesive and asbestos found during building work.
In areas like Broadwater Farm, outbuildings are often only reachable through a house or lane, which affects how the waste is carried out. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Broadwater Farm (N17, N15, N22)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page 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. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why us?
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear written quotes
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Broadwater Farm
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Loft water tanks
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Textured coatings
- Cement flues and gutters
For properties on main roads such as the A10, we plan parking and loading in advance, as main roads can be restricted.
What to look for in a quote
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether the job needs notifying
- How fibres will be kept down
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
FAQs for Broadwater Farm
Do you work in Broadwater Farm despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do older homes in Broadwater Farm have asbestos?
Any home in Broadwater Farm built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials must only be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
It depends on the material and the job. Cement and textured coatings are usually non-licensed; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Nearby places to Broadwater Farm
Other services in Broadwater Farm
How we work
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked, and we talk you through what was done. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there’s no confusion. Late-December sunset in Broadwater Farm is about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Clear the way to the work area
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
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Removal jobs in Broadwater Farm
Broadwater Farm is about 2 miles south-west of Edmonton, in Greater London. Broadwater Farm is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Broadwater Farm is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
At a school such as The Willow Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Older buildings in Broadwater Farm, near St Philip the Apostle or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal.
We handle removal jobs in every part of the N17, N15 and N22 postcode area and the streets around it. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as High Road, Ripon Road and Clyde Road. Broadwater Farm sits on or near the A10, so mention parking if the property is on one. If your property is just outside Broadwater Farm, we also cover Tottenham (1 mile east), West Green (1 mile south-west), Tottenham Green (1 mile south-east), Duckett's Green (1 mile south-west) and South Tottenham (1 mile south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (7 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (5 miles south) and Shoreditch (5 miles south).
As a London location, Broadwater Farm is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include North Middlesex University Hospital (1.3 miles north) and The Mall Wood Green (1.2 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Railway Fields and Hollow Pond.
- Local schools include Bruce Castle School (under half a mile north-east) and Park View School (0.6 miles south-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Beehive Public House (0.5 miles east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Tottenham (within half a mile south-east)
Responsibilities for owners
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
What happens next
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Send photos of the material and the access
Don’ts
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- Material and condition
- How much there is
- How many samples are needed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- Visible markings
- An idea of size
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An overall view
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note