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Asbestos Removal for Canary Wharf
Asbestos removal in Canary Wharf: asbestos removal with waste paperwork, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Artex before plastering
- Loft water tanks
- Broken sheets in gardens
Asbestos removal for Canary Wharf
About our asbestos removal in Canary Wharf
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We will tell you if your job in Canary Wharf falls into that category. We often deal with floor tiles, water tanks and cement roof sheets, and people usually contact us about Artex before plastering and garage roof sheets.
Removal jobs around Canary Wharf often mean working in flats, back gardens and tight spaces, so we plan parking, access and the route for the waste. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Canary Wharf (E14, SE16, E22)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
Common questions in Canary Wharf
Could my house in Canary Wharf contain asbestos?
If your home in Canary Wharf was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you work in Canary Wharf with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
Often it can stay: if it’s in good condition and out of the way, it can stay. Record it and keep an eye on it.
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.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Good to know
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it does not:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Canary Wharf
- Gutters and downpipes
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Canary Wharf must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
After the job
Unexpected finds are discussed with you before we carry on, because the plan may need to change.
Going forward:
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- File the consignment note
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Don’ts
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Removal jobs in Canary Wharf
Canary Wharf is about 2 miles north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Canary Wharf contact us for removal jobs about all kinds of jobs. Canary Wharf is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
On busy roads like the A1261, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it, as main roads can be restricted. For non-domestic buildings like Our Lady and St Joseph Catholic Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
We carry out removal jobs all over E14, SE16 and E22. Whether your property is on Castor Lane, Cassilis Road and Dockyard Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. Being close to the A1261, Canary Wharf is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover London Docklands (1 mile east), Poplar (1 mile north-east), Heron Quays (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
As a London location, Canary Wharf is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include Poplar Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Greenwich Castle (2 miles south). Within reach you will find St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Tower Hamlets College (less than half a mile north-east) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Ledger Building pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west)
What happens
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and nobody else enters the work area. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there’s no confusion. Outdoor removal in Canary Wharf is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We book the work and notify if required
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will advise.
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Weighing up your options
HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and disposal still has to be done properly. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why people choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
See our prices page and our cost guide.
How we price asbestos removal
Every quote reflects:
- What the material is and its state
- Access to the area
- The category of work
- How much there is
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- The access route
- An overall view
- An idea of size
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note