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Asbestos Removal in Chinatown
Asbestos removal for properties in Chinatown and Greater London: asbestos removal with waste paperwork.
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Asbestos found during building work
- Loft water tanks
Asbestos removal for Chinatown
Common questions in Chinatown
Do older homes in Chinatown have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work in Chinatown 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.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Chinatown?
If it hasn’t been identified, yes. The right method depends on what the material is.
Asbestos removal near Chinatown
Removal is planned, not improvised: the method, the controls, the waste and any notification needed, before anyone starts. From outbuildings with cement roofs and Artex before plastering, we cover water tanks, textured coatings and gutters and downpipes.
In areas like Chinatown, outbuildings are often only reachable through a house or lane, so we plan how to get the waste out. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Chinatown (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
After we’ve finished in Chinatown
After removal, the work area is cleaned, and you receive the waste paperwork.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Tell us about parking and access
- File the consignment note
Don’ts
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Removing asbestos around Chinatown
Chinatown is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Chinatown, tell us the postcode and what you need. Chinatown is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
In older buildings across Chinatown, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first. For rentals close to Tottenham Court Road station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
We cover removal jobs across W1F, W1D and W1T. Whether your property is on Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bruton Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. You’ll find Chinatown on the A4 and A301, so it’s easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Chinatown, we also cover Soho (1 mile north), St James's (1 mile south), West End (1 mile north-east), Seven Dials (1 mile north-east) and St Giles (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Kensington (3 miles west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east) and Hampstead (4 miles north-west).
As a London location, Chinatown is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are St James Workhouse (within half a mile north-west) and Leverian collection (within half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include LITE Regal International School (0.6 miles west) and Harris Westminster Sixth Form (0.8 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Waxy O'Connor's pub (less than half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include London Library (within half a mile south-west) and Westminster St James (under half a mile south-west)
Also near Chinatown
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with sanders or grinders.
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.
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
What affects the price in Chinatown
The price of asbestos removal depends mainly on:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Disposal costs
- Material and condition
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- Damaged areas
- A rough size or measurement
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- How we’d reach it
Send us the address in Chinatown, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
What happens
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, rather than carrying on regardless. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on. Late-December sunset in Chinatown 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
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Dig out previous surveys
- Warn neighbours if needed
Getting a price
You will get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
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Limits to be aware of
It’s worth knowing what asbestos removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we see
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
Which option is right?
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Take a look at how we quote or our cost guide.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you manage or own a block in Chinatown, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site