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Asbestos Removal for Clerkenwell
Asbestos removal across Clerkenwell, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Debris left from a previous job
- Old cold water tanks
- Floor tiles before a new floor
Asbestos removal in Clerkenwell
Good to know
What’s in and what’s out:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Making good is normally a separate job
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
Asbestos removal for Clerkenwell properties
Much of the asbestos found in homes is asbestos cement, textured coating or floor tiles. Work on these is normally non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed under HSE guidance, but it still needs the right controls. People often contact us about garage roof sheets and flue pipes, gutters and downpipes, involving floor tiles, flue pipes and water tanks.
In London neighbourhoods like Clerkenwell, garages and outbuildings are often reached through the house or a rear lane, which affects how the waste is carried out. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Clerkenwell (N1, EC1V, WC1X)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Doing it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Common questions in Clerkenwell
Do you work near Farringdon station?
Yes. Farringdon station is close to the centre of Clerkenwell, and we cover the whole area.
Could my house in Clerkenwell contain asbestos?
Any home in Clerkenwell built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
How do I get a quote?
Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Where does the asbestos go?
It’s sealed, labelled and taken to a permitted site, with a consignment note as your record.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
Clerkenwell properties and asbestos removal
Clerkenwell is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. In Clerkenwell, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
In older properties in Clerkenwell, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal. In a school like St Peter and St Paul RC Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
For removal jobs in N1, EC1V and WC1X, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Long Lane, City Road and Noel Road, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. Clerkenwell sits on or near the A1 and A5201, so mention parking if the property is on one. Close by, we cover Farringdon (1 mile south), Angel (1 mile north), Smithfield (1 mile south), Holborn (1 mile south-west) and St Pancras (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
As a London location, Clerkenwell is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you’ll also find County of London (0.9 miles south-east) and Museum of Funeral History (within half a mile west). Open spaces near Clerkenwell include St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include Tech City College (under half a mile north-east) and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Sekforde pub (less than half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Barts Health Archives (0.6 miles south)
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Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- What the material is and its state
- Disposal costs
- The survey scope
- How much there is
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- Where we could park
- Visible markings
- The access route
- Cracks or breaks
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
After we’ve finished in Clerkenwell
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
Once we’re done:
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Let us know where we can park
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Don’ts
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
What happens
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and nobody else enters the work area. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on. We plan outdoor jobs in Clerkenwell to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
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What we deal with in Clerkenwell
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Greater London may contain it.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Garage roof sheets
- Debris left from a previous job
- Old cold water tanks
- Artex before plastering
For properties on main roads such as the A1 and A5201, we plan parking and loading in advance.
What your quote should include
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Whether the job needs notifying
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Suitable insurance for the work
Weighing up your options
DIY removal might look cheaper, but HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and disposal still has to be done properly. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What you get
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
For businesses and landlords in Clerkenwell
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Clerkenwell, 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.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site