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Asbestos Removal in Canning Town
Asbestos removal in Canning Town: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Asbestos found during building work
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Garage roof sheets
Asbestos removal for Canning Town
Removal jobs in Canning Town
Canning Town is about 5 miles east of London, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Canning Town contact us for removal jobs. We work in 764 places across Greater London.
If you let property near Custom House station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. If you’re on or near the A1020, tell us about parking and loading.
Anywhere in E16, E13 and E6, we can help with asbestos removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Ivy Road, Star Lane and Bell Lane or a nearby road, the process is the same. You’ll find Canning Town on the A1020, so it’s easy for us to reach. For properties just outside Canning Town, we cover Custom House (1 mile south), Plaistow (1 mile north), Limmo Peninsula (1 mile west), West Silvertown (1 mile south) and Leamouth (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
As a London location, Canning Town is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include West Ham United Football Club Museum (1.4 miles north-east) and Albert Dock Seamen's Hospital (0.5 miles east). Open spaces near Canning Town include Gilbert's Pit and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Canning Town include Royal Docks Academy (0.5 miles south-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Nearby, you will find The Tidal Basin Tavern (0.6 miles south-west)
- Other local spots include East Ham (1.7 miles north-east)
Asbestos removal in Canning Town
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. We often deal with cement soffits, gutters and downpipes and textured coatings, and people typically contact us about materials found mid-project and asbestos garages.
Removal jobs around Canning Town often mean working in flats, back gardens and tight spaces, so we plan parking, access and the route for the waste. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Canning Town (E16, E13, E6)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, before changing the plan. When we’re done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows. In winter, the light goes in Canning Town by about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We book the work and notify if required
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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For businesses and landlords in Canning Town
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
What’s included, and what isn’t
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Canning Town
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
Should you do it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Weighing up your options
What kind of work is it? The material and the job decide. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Why people choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
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Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- Material and condition
- Disposal costs
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An idea of size
- A clear close-up
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Canning Town questions
Do you work in Canning Town despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Could my house in Canning Town contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Canning Town can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
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.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
Where does the asbestos go?
We bag or wrap it, label it and take it to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, and you receive the consignment note.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Do you work in Canning Town?
We do: our area includes Canning Town and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Why people call us in Canning Town
Sometimes damage forces the issue, especially if broken material is lying around.
These come up again and again:
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Artex before plastering
- Finds during refurbishment
- Floor tiles before a new floor
In older buildings across Canning Town, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal.
What your quote should include
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What isn’t included
Materials, one by one
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
Water tanks and flues
Gas appliances must be disconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer before a flue is removed.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note