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Asbestos Removal Services in Colindale, Greater London
Asbestos removal in Colindale and across Greater London: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, with written paperwork.
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Garage roof sheets
- Old flues
Need asbestos removal in Colindale?
Choosing the right option
Be wary of a price that seems too low: proper controls, protective equipment, a registered waste carrier and disposal cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Records for your files
- Across London and the South East
- Quotes that spell out the scope
See our prices page and our cost guide.
How asbestos removal works in Colindale
Asbestos materials are kept wet, taken out whole where we can, and never cut with power tools, to keep fibre release as low as possible. People often contact us about old sheds and coal bunkers and asbestos garages, including gutters and downpipes, floor tiles and cement soffits.
Removal jobs around Colindale often mean working in flats, back gardens and tight spaces, so we plan parking, access and the route for the waste. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Colindale (NW9, NW4, HA8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Colindale
Do you work in Colindale despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Do you work near Hendon station?
Yes, we cover Colindale and the area towards Hendon station, about 1 mile south-east.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Colindale?
Yes, if it hasn’t been tested: the way it’s removed depends on the material.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Can I stay at home during removal?
That depends: outdoor work rarely means leaving. For indoor work, the area is closed off and kept clear until we’ve finished.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
It varies: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings generally aren’t licensed.
Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
A closer look at the materials
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
Textured coatings
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole.
Responsibilities for owners
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Colindale must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If you run a business from older premises in Colindale, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
What happens
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. The work area is kept clear while we are working. We plan outdoor jobs in Colindale to finish before dark: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- 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
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let us know where we can park
Ask for a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details.
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How we price asbestos removal
Our quotes take into account:
- How many samples are needed
- Parking and access charges
- The size of the job
- Access to the area
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- A clear close-up
- A photo of the whole area
- Damaged areas
- The access route
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Places near Colindale
After the job
After removal, the work area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let us know where we can park
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
What to avoid
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Good to know
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it does not:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is generally separate
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Colindale
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
Colindale properties and asbestos removal
Colindale is about 1 mile south-east of Burnt Oak, in Greater London. In Colindale, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Colindale is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
For rentals close to Hendon station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. For properties on main roads such as the A5150, we plan parking and loading in advance.
Here we cover the NW9, NW4 and HA8 postcode area, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. From Cecil Road, Booth Road and Ajax Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can help. Colindale is on the A5150, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover West Hendon (1 mile south), The Hyde (1 mile south), The Burroughs (1 mile east), Hendon (1 mile south-east) and Kingsbury (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (7 miles south-east), Marylebone (7 miles south-east), Kensington (7 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
As a London location, Colindale is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-east) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (0.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Local schools include Saracens High School (0.5 miles north) and Kisharon College (1.2 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Moon Under Water pub (within half a mile south)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site