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Asbestos Removal in Custom House
Buildings in Custom House built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos removal service covers asbestos removal with waste paperwork.
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Materials found mid-project
- Textured coatings
Asbestos removal in Custom House
Looking after things afterwards
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is normally a separate job, so plan it in advance.
Some practical advice:
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Keep children and pets away on the day
What to avoid
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
About our asbestos removal in Custom House
Removal isn’t always the answer. If it’s sound and not in the way, it may be better left, and we will say so. People often contact us about sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos and cement flues and gutters, involving gutters and downpipes, cement soffits and textured coatings.
Removal jobs around Custom House often mean working in flats, back gardens and tight spaces, so access and parking are planned carefully. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Custom House (E16, E13)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Custom House
Other services in Custom House
For businesses and landlords in Custom House
For managing agents and freeholders in Custom House, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Prices and what affects them
The price of asbestos removal depends mainly on:
- How easy it is to reach
- What the material is and its state
- How many samples are needed
- How much waste there is
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A clear close-up
- Damaged areas
- Approximate dimensions
Each job is priced individually. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
The process
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. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down. Outdoor removal in Custom House is planned to finish in daylight: 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 book the work and notify if required
- 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
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
Which option is right?
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What you get
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Across London and the South East
- No removal until we know what it is
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Removal jobs in Custom House
Custom House is about 1 mile south of Canning Town, in Greater London. We cover Custom House as part of Greater London, whatever the size of the job. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London.
At a school such as St Joachim's Catholic Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. On busy roads like the A1020, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it, as main roads can be restricted.
We handle removal jobs in every part of the E16 and E13 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Tree Road, Ethel Road and Booth Road, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. You’ll find Custom House on the A1020, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover West Silvertown (1 mile south-west), Silvertown (1 mile south), Canning Town (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile east) and Limmo Peninsula (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (8 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (5 miles west).
As a London location, Custom House is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include East Ham (2 miles north-east) and Greenwich Castle (2.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Gilbert's Pit and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Royal Docks Academy (within half a mile north-east) and The Royal Docks Community School (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Connaught Tavern (less than half a mile east)
Custom House: your questions answered
Do you cover Custom House and the area around Custom House station?
Yes, we cover Custom House, including the streets around Custom House station.
Is asbestos common in Custom House homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Do you work in Custom House?
Yes. We cover Custom House and the surrounding area as part of Greater London. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
In many cases it can stay: if it’s in good condition and out of the way, it can stay. Record it and keep an eye on it.
What we deal with in Custom House
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Textured coatings
- Debris left from a previous job
- Materials found mid-project
- Cement flues and gutters
In older properties in Custom House, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan.
Comparing quotes
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- The method and controls
- VAT, clearly stated
- Any exclusions
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site