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Asbestos Removal Services in Clapham, Greater London
Asbestos removal across Clapham, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Old cold water tanks
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Materials, one by one
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Asbestos removal near Clapham
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, because the method depends on the material. Whether it’s flue pipes, gutters and downpipes and garage roof sheets, we cover cement soffits, cement roof sheets and textured coatings.
In London neighbourhoods like Clapham, garages and outbuildings are often reached through the house or a rear lane, so we plan how to get the waste out. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Where
- Clapham (SW4, SW8, SW9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
Common questions in Clapham
Do older homes in Clapham have asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Clapham High Street station?
Yes. Clapham High Street station is close to the centre of Clapham, and we cover the whole area.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Can asbestos be left in place?
Often it can stay: if it’s in good condition and out of the way, it can stay. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises the public not to try, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
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.
Do I need to move out?
For outdoor jobs, you can generally stay put. Indoor work areas are sealed off and kept clear while the work is done.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Clapham
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
These are some of the things we deal with in Clapham:
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Materials found mid-project
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
If you let property near Clapham High Street station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Before you book anyone
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Which areas and materials are covered
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What isn’t included
The process
On the day, we set up the work area first: barrier tape, signs and protection where needed, and keep the material wet as we work. While we work, the area stays out of bounds. We plan outdoor jobs in Clapham to finish before dark: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- 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
Before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Choosing the right option
Dealing with asbestos before work starts keeps the project on track, rather than halting work when it’s found. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
How we work in Clapham
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Clear written quotes
- Accredited laboratory results
- Houses, flats and business premises
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Towns and villages near Clapham
What else we do in Clapham
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
After the job
File the waste paperwork safely: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Book the replacement before removal
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Don’ts
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Clapham properties and asbestos removal
Clapham is about 3 miles north of Streatham, in Greater London. Clapham is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Clapham is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
In a school like Clapham Manor Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. In older properties in Clapham, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal.
We cover removal jobs across the SW4, SW8 and SW9 postcode area and the streets around it. From Grafton Square, Clapham High Street and Houghton Square or anywhere nearby, we can help. Clapham sits on or near the B224 and B303, so mention parking if the property is on one. Nearby, we also cover Stockwell (1 mile east), Little Portugal (1 mile north-east), Clapham Park (1 mile south), South Lambeth (1 mile north-east) and Brixton (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in London (3 miles north-east), City of Westminster (3 miles north), Marylebone (4 miles north), Kensington (4 miles north-west), St Pancras (4 miles north) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-east).
Clapham 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.
Well-known places in the area include Soseki Museum (less than half a mile west) and Streatham Hill (1.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
- Schools near Clapham include Lambeth Academy (0.6 miles south) and Trinity Academy (1 mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Bread and Roses pub (less than half a mile south-east)
What affects the price in Clapham
The biggest factors in the price are:
- How easy it is to reach
- How much there is
- Material and condition
- Parking and access charges
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- Damaged areas
- A rough size or measurement
- How we’d reach it
- The parking area
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site