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Asbestos Removal for Cranham
Any pre-2000 building in Cranham may contain asbestos. We offer removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Old cold water tanks
- Artex before plastering
- Asbestos garages
Asbestos help in Cranham
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Asbestos removal for Cranham properties
Found asbestos during building work in Cranham? Work should stop there and people kept out. We will identify it and plan what happens next. From floor tiles before a new floor and old sheds and coal bunkers, we deal with water tanks, cement roof sheets and cement soffits and more.
In places like Cranham, outbuildings are often only reachable through a house or lane, so we plan how to get the waste out. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Cranham (RM14)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
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. It helps if we can park nearby, so let us know about any restrictions. Outdoor removal in Cranham is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- 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
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Ensure we can get to the area
Getting a price
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Removal jobs in Cranham
Cranham is about 2 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. For removal jobs in Cranham, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 16 miles away.
If you let property near Upminster station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. In a school like Hall Mead School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
We carry out removal jobs all over RM14. Whether your property is on Avon Road, Moor Lane and Front Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Cranham, we also cover Upminster (1 mile west), Puddle Dock (1 mile east), Upminster Bridge (1 mile west), North Ockendon (2 miles south-east) and Emerson Park (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Shoreditch (15 miles west), Walthamstow (13 miles west), Hoxton (15 miles west), Whitechapel (15 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west) and Plaistow (11 miles west).
As a London location, Cranham is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are Hornchurch Urban District (2.2 miles west) and St George's Hospital (2.4 miles south-west). Open spaces near Cranham include Cranham Brickfields.
- Nearby schools include The James Oglethorpe Primary School (under half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Crumpled Horn pub (1 mile south-west)
Why people call us in Cranham
Old materials break down over time: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is when removal comes up.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Textured coatings
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
Older buildings in Cranham, near St Luke's Cranham or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Before booking anyone
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Options to consider in Cranham
Sealing or enclosing is sometimes possible, but it remains in place and has to be recorded. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why us?
- Work done to the regulations
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Clear written quotes
- Records for your files
See our prices page and our cost guide.
The scope of asbestos removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
Taking the boards down can be an alternative.
Floor tiles
The adhesive underneath sometimes needs its own approach.
For businesses and landlords in Cranham
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you run a business from older premises in Cranham, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Towns and villages near Cranham
Cranham: your questions answered
Do you work in Cranham despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do you cover Cranham and the area around Upminster station?
Yes, we cover Cranham and the area towards Upminster station, about 0.7 miles west.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
What happens to the waste?
It’s double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, with a consignment note for your records.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
Do I need to move out?
For outdoor jobs, you can typically stay put. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
What happens next
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Let us know where we can park
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Send photos of the material and the access
Don’ts
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site