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Asbestos Removal for Croydon
Asbestos removal across Croydon, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Garage roof sheets
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos removal near Croydon
How asbestos removal works in Croydon
You do not always have to remove asbestos. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we will tell you honestly when that is the case. People often contact us about asbestos found during building work and textured coatings, involving floor tiles, flue pipes and textured coatings.
In Croydon, removal often involves flats, small gardens and limited access, so access and parking are planned carefully. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Where
- Croydon (CR0, CR2, CR9, CR8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your questions about asbestos removal in Croydon
Do you cover Croydon and the area around South Croydon station?
Yes. South Croydon station is close to the centre of Croydon, and we cover the whole area.
Do older homes in Croydon have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Croydon can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
If it hasn’t been identified, yes. The right method depends on what the material is.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Can asbestos be left in place?
It does not always have to come out: material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
How it works
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down. We plan outdoor jobs in Croydon to finish before dark: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Find any old asbestos reports
Get a quote
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
Which option is right?
Should it come out? If the material is in good condition and will not be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is typically right. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What you get
- Reports and results you can share
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Covering London and the South East
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Limits to be aware of
Before you book, note that:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
Towns and villages near Croydon
What else we do in Croydon
What affects the price in Croydon
Our quotes take into account:
- What the material is and its state
- The category of work
- Parking and access charges
- Access to the area
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- A clear close-up
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Where we could park
- Cracks or breaks
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Croydon must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Removing asbestos around Croydon
Croydon is about 9 miles south of London, in Greater London. Croydon has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Croydon is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. We work right across the region, from Croydon to London (9 miles away).
Older buildings in Croydon, near St Andrew's or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal. For properties on main roads such as the A235 and B243, we plan parking and loading in advance.
We cover removal jobs across CR0, CR2, CR9 and CR8. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as High Street, Church Road and Ruskin Square or the roads around them. With the A235 and B243 close by, Croydon is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover South Croydon (1 mile south), Coombe (1 mile east), Addiscombe (2 miles north-east), Ashburton (2 miles north-east) and Woodside (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (11 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
As a London location, Croydon is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you will also find Croydon Airport Visitor Centre (1.2 miles south-west) and Croydon University Hospital (1.7 miles north). The countryside around Croydon includes Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Local schools include Cambridge Tutors College (less than half a mile east) and Rutherford School (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Keg & Grill pub (under half a mile west)
- Local facilities include County Borough of Croydon (under half a mile north-west)
What it might be made of
Bitumen and felt
They’re removed by hand.
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
Common reasons for removal jobs in Croydon
Old materials break down over time: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is often when people decide to remove them.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Cement flues and gutters
- Garage roof sheets
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Asbestos found during building work
At a school such as Heathfield Academy, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
What to look for in a quote
- The documents you’ll receive
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site