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Asbestos Removal Services in Coldharbour, Greater London
Asbestos removal in Coldharbour: asbestos removal with waste paperwork. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Finds during refurbishment
Asbestos removal for Coldharbour
How asbestos removal works in Coldharbour
We keep materials damp, remove them whole where possible and never use power tools on them, to keep fibre release as low as possible. Common materials are floor tiles, gutters and downpipes and flue pipes, and people typically contact us about old floor tiles and black adhesive and outbuildings with cement roofs.
In places like Coldharbour, outbuildings are often only reachable through a house or lane, which affects how the waste is carried out. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Coldharbour (SE9, BR7)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- Parking and access charges
- The type of material and its condition
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- A picture of the whole area
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Where we could park
- Approximate dimensions
Send us the address in Coldharbour, a description and some photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What happens
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions. In winter, the light goes in Coldharbour by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
After the job
After removal, the work area is cleaned, and you receive the waste paperwork.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Share any survey or test results
- Let us know where we can park
- File the consignment note
Don’ts
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
The scope of asbestos removal
The usual limits are:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
Nearby places to Coldharbour
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Questions from Coldharbour
Do you cover Coldharbour and the area around Mottingham station?
Yes. Mottingham station is about 0.6 miles north of Coldharbour, and we cover both.
Can you work in Coldharbour with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
What happens to the waste?
It goes to a permitted site, properly packaged, with a registered carrier, with a consignment note for your records.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Removing asbestos around Coldharbour
Coldharbour is about 4 miles north-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Anywhere in Coldharbour, just send the postcode. We work in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our area stretches from Coldharbour to London (8 miles away).
In older properties in Coldharbour, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan. Landlords near Mottingham station often time removal for when a property is empty.
We carry out removal jobs all over the SE9 and BR7 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether your property is on Green Lane, Horley Road and Dorset Road or a nearby road, we can help. For properties just outside Coldharbour, we cover Mottingham (1 mile west), Chinbrook (1 mile west), New Eltham (1 mile north-east), Eltham (1 mile north) and Middle Park (1 mile north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (11 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-west).
Coldharbour is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you will also find Municipal Borough of Bromley (2.6 miles south-west) and Eltham Community Hospital (1.3 miles north). Within reach you’ll find The Tarn and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include St Thomas More Catholic Comprehensive School (1.2 miles north)
Typical removal jobs in Coldharbour
Most removal happens because building work would disturb asbestos: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Old cold water tanks
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Asbestos found during building work
In a school like Mottingham Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Whether VAT is included
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
If you manage or own a block in Coldharbour, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Choosing the right option
Dealing with asbestos before work starts keeps the project on track, rather than halting work when it’s found. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Coldharbour
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Reports and results you can share
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note