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Asbestos Removal Services in Charlton, Greater London
Looking for asbestos removal in Charlton? We cover Charlton and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Old cold water tanks
- Old flues
- Textured coatings
Need asbestos removal in Charlton?
Asbestos removal near Charlton
Asbestos materials are kept wet, taken out whole where we can, and never cut with power tools, to keep fibre release as low as possible. People often contact us about Artex before plastering and outbuildings with cement roofs, involving water tanks, textured coatings and gutters and downpipes.
In Charlton, removal often involves flats, small gardens and limited access, so access and parking are planned carefully. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Charlton (SE7, SE18)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
Insulating board and lagging
Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.
What else we do in Charlton
Where asbestos turns up
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 Charlton:
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Loft water tanks
- Textured coatings
- Floor tiles before a new floor
Landlords near Charlton station often time removal for when a property is empty.
Comparing quotes
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What isn’t included
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- The documents you will receive
Which option is right?
Sealing or enclosing is sometimes possible, but it remains in place and has to be recorded. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Work done to the regulations
- Accredited laboratory results
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Take a look at our prices page and published price ranges.
Looking after things afterwards
Unexpected finds are discussed with you before we carry on, because the plan may need to change.
To avoid problems in future:
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Don’ts
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
How it works
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and nobody else enters the work area. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start. Late-December sunset in Charlton is 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 agree a date and any notification needed
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
How to prepare
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
Your questions about asbestos removal in Charlton
Is asbestos common in Charlton homes?
If your home in Charlton was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Charlton and the area around Charlton station?
Yes. Charlton station is close to the centre of Charlton, and we cover the whole area.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises against removing asbestos yourself. Licensed materials must only be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Where does the asbestos go?
We bag or wrap it, label it and take it to a permitted site, with a consignment note as your record.
What does removal cost?
Every job is priced individually: the material, the amount, its condition, access and the waste all matter.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Duty holders and landlords in Charlton
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Charlton, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If your business premises in Charlton were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
The scope of asbestos removal
What’s in and what’s out:
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- 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 Charlton
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
Asbestos removal in Charlton: local notes
Charlton is about 2 miles west of Plumstead, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Charlton, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we’ll quote. We cover 764 places across Greater London. Our area stretches from Charlton to London (about 6 miles away).
For non-domestic buildings like Thorntree Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. In older buildings across Charlton, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first.
We carry out removal jobs all over SE7 and SE18. Local streets include Floyd Road, Guild Road and Priolo Road; we cover every one. For properties just outside Charlton, we cover New Charlton (1 mile north-west), Westcombe Park (1 mile west), Woolwich (1 mile east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile south-west) and Kidbrooke (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as London (6 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
Charlton 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 British Hospital for Mothers and Babies (0.5 miles east) and Gallions Reach Shopping Park (2.3 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Gilbert's Pit.
- Schools near Charlton include Royal Greenwich Trust School (within half a mile north) and Wildwood Montessori School (1.3 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include The Victoria pub (under half a mile north)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site