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Asbestos Removal Services in East Finchley, Greater London
Buildings in East Finchley built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos removal service covers removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Old flues
- Materials found mid-project
- Floor tiles before a new floor
Asbestos help in East Finchley
Asbestos removal near East Finchley
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, and has to be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. We’ll explain what applies to your job in East Finchley. From cement water tanks in lofts and vinyl and thermoplastic tiles, we deal with water tanks, gutters and downpipes and textured coatings and more.
In London neighbourhoods like East Finchley, garages and outbuildings are often reached through the house or a rear lane, so we plan how to get the waste out. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Location
- East Finchley (N2, N3, NW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical removal jobs in East Finchley
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Greater London may contain it.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Old flues
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
In older properties in East Finchley, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan.
Before booking anyone
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- What category of work it is
- The scope of the job, in writing
What it costs
Prices vary with:
- How easy it is to reach
- Parking and access charges
- Material and condition
- How many samples are needed
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Where we could park
- Damaged areas
- A picture of the whole area
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
After we have finished in East Finchley
Unexpected finds are discussed with you before we carry on, because the plan may need to change.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Don’ts
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Your options compared
Be wary of a price that seems too low: proper controls, protective equipment, a registered waste carrier and disposal cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What you get
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Domestic and commercial work
See how we quote or published price ranges.
What happens
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area, and we talk you through what was done. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first. Late-December sunset in East Finchley is about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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DIY and asbestos
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.
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.
FAQs for East Finchley
Could my house in East Finchley contain asbestos?
Any home in East Finchley built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover East Finchley and the area around New Southgate station?
Yes. New Southgate station is about 2.2 miles north-east of East Finchley, and we cover both.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
It varies: lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, while most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do I need to move out?
It depends on the job: outdoor work rarely means leaving. For indoor work, the area is closed off and kept clear until we have finished.
Where does the asbestos go?
It’s sealed, labelled and taken to a permitted site, with a consignment note as your record.
Limits to be aware of
To be clear about the scope:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Common materials
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
Materials, one by one
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, generally tightly bound.
Nearby places to East Finchley
Also in East Finchley
Removal jobs in East Finchley
East Finchley is about 5 miles north of Marylebone, in Greater London. In East Finchley, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. East Finchley is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 7 miles away.
For non-domestic buildings like Holy Trinity CofE Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. For rentals close to New Southgate station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Removal jobs anywhere in N2, N3 and NW11 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on Oak Lane, Maya Road and High Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. You will find East Finchley on the A1, which makes it simple to get to. We also carry out removal jobs in Hampstead Garden Suburb (1 mile south-west), Fortis Green (1 mile east), Temple Fortune (1 mile south-west), Muswell Hill (1 mile east) and Golders Green (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover London (7 miles south-east), City of Westminster (5 miles south), Marylebone (5 miles south), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (5 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-east).
As a London location, East Finchley 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 Municipal Borough of Finchley (0.7 miles north) and Finchley Memorial Hospital (1.1 miles north). The countryside around East Finchley includes Highgate Hill and Long Lane Pasture.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Douglass School Finchley (within half a mile north-west) and Tollington School (1.1 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Bald Faced Stag pub (0.5 miles east)
- Local facilities include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.8 miles north)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site