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Asbestos Removal for Chelsea
Asbestos removal across Chelsea, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Asbestos found during building work
- Debris left from a previous job
- Artex before plastering
Asbestos help in Chelsea
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.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Chelsea must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Asbestos removal near Chelsea
We remove asbestos from homes, rented property and commercial buildings across Chelsea: garage roofs, flues, water tanks, Artex and floor tiles among them. Each job follows HSE guidance, and the waste goes to a permitted site. Whether it’s garage roof sheets and floor tiles before a new floor, we cover flue pipes, textured coatings and cement soffits and more.
Removal jobs around Chelsea often mean working in flats, back gardens and tight spaces, so we plan parking, access and the route for the waste. Everything is explained in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- Chelsea (SW3, SW10, SW1X, SW1W)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep everyone else out of the work area. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere. Late-December sunset in Chelsea is about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- The material is removed safely
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
Helpful guides
Common questions in Chelsea
Do you work in Chelsea despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do older homes in Chelsea have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Chelsea may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials need a licensed contractor.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
It varies: lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, while most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Unless it’s already been identified, yes: the method depends on what the material is.
Removal jobs in Chelsea
Chelsea is about 2 miles south-east of Kensington, in Greater London. We work across Chelsea and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Older buildings in Chelsea, near Former Welsh Congregational Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first. On busy roads like the B302 and B304, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it.
We cover removal jobs across the SW3, SW10, SW1X and SW1W postcode area and the streets around it. From Markham Square, Wellington Square and Tedworth Square or a nearby road, the process is the same. Being close to the B302 and B304, Chelsea is simple for us to get to. If your property is just outside Chelsea, we also cover Brompton (1 mile north), South Kensington (1 mile west), Little Chelsea (1 mile south-west), Belgravia (1 mile north-east) and World's End (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles east), St Pancras (3 miles north-east), Shoreditch (5 miles north-east), Walthamstow (9 miles north-east), Hoxton (5 miles north-east) and Whitechapel (5 miles north-east).
As a London location, Chelsea is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Well-known places in the area include Berkshire & Westminster Dragoons Museum (less than half a mile east) and Westminster St Margaret and St John (1.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Chelsea includes Campden Hill and Battersea Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include St Thomas More RC Language College (under half a mile north-east) and Hellenic College of London (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find Markham Arms Public House (under half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Natural History Museum Library and Archives (0.7 miles north-west)
What happens next
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it before the removal date.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Tell us about parking and access
Don’ts
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Choosing the right option
Remove, or leave and manage? Sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is typically right. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why us?
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Work done to the regulations
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Domestic and commercial work
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Materials, one by one
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
Places near Chelsea
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- The type of material and its condition
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Location, parking and any London charges
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Cracks or breaks
- The parking area
- A close-up from a safe distance
- An overall view
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
The scope of asbestos removal
Worth knowing before booking:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before booking.
What we deal with
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site