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Asbestos Removal Services in Coldharbour, Greater London
Asbestos removal in Coldharbour: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Cement flues and gutters
- Artex before plastering
Need asbestos removal in Coldharbour?
Why people call us in Coldharbour
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Asbestos garages
- Finds during refurbishment
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Artex ceilings before renovation
Landlords near Canary Wharf station often time removal for when a property is empty.
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- What paperwork you get
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Asbestos removal in Coldharbour
We keep materials damp, remove them whole where possible and never use power tools on them, so fibre release stays as low as possible. Whether it’s old cold water tanks and outbuildings with cement roofs, we deal with floor tiles, cement soffits and cement roof sheets.
In Coldharbour, removal often involves flats, small gardens and limited access, so we plan parking, access and the route for the waste. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Coldharbour (E14, SE10, E22)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Removal jobs in Coldharbour
Coldharbour is about 2 miles north of Greenwich, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Coldharbour contact us for removal jobs about all kinds of jobs. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London.
If you are on or near the A1206 and A1261, tell us about parking and loading. In older properties in Coldharbour, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan.
Wherever your property is in E14, SE10 and E22, we can help with asbestos removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a property on Canada Square, Simpson's Road and Amsterdam Road or the roads around them. Being close to the A1206 and A1261, Coldharbour is simple for us to get to. If your property is just outside Coldharbour, we also cover Blackwall (1 mile north-east), London Docklands (1 mile west), Poplar (1 mile north-west), Canary Wharf (1 mile west) and Heron Quays (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
As a London location, Coldharbour is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are Poplar Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.8 miles west). Open spaces near Coldharbour include Tower Hill and Lavender Pond.
- Nearby schools include Tower Hamlets College (0.6 miles north-west) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.7 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Gun pub (under half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Holy Trinity (2.3 miles north-west)
Your questions about asbestos removal in Coldharbour
Can you work in Coldharbour with London’s parking rules?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Do you cover Coldharbour and the area around Canary Wharf station?
Yes. Canary Wharf station is about 0.5 miles north-west of Coldharbour, and we cover both.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
It varies: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings typically are not licensed.
Do you cover Coldharbour?
We do: our area includes Coldharbour and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we will quote.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Do you work in flats?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Weighing up your options
What kind of work is it? The material and the job decide. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
How we work in Coldharbour
- Work done to the regulations
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Clear written quotes
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
See how we quote and our cost guide.
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and nobody else enters the work area. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away. Late-December sunset in Coldharbour is about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
How to prepare
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
What we do and do not cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
Prices and what affects them
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many samples are needed
- How much there is
- Disposal costs
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The parking area
- A clear close-up
- A photo of the whole area
- Labels, if any
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Also near Coldharbour
Also in Coldharbour
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Looking after things afterwards
File the waste paperwork safely: it proves legal disposal.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Tell us about parking and access
- Photos of the material and the route in help
What to avoid
Don’t jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
DIY and asbestos
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site