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Asbestos Removal in Erith
Asbestos removal in Erith: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Finds during refurbishment
- Broken sheets in gardens
Asbestos removal for Erith
Step by step
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards. We plan outdoor jobs in Erith to finish before dark: 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 identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Getting ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Clear the way to the work area
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
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How asbestos removal works in Erith
Asbestos materials are kept wet, taken out whole where we can, and never cut with power tools, so fibre release stays as low as possible. Typical materials include cement soffits, flue pipes and floor tiles, and typical jobs are old cold water tanks and materials found mid-project.
In London neighbourhoods like Erith, garages and outbuildings are often reached through the house or a rear lane, so we plan how to get the waste out. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Location
- Erith (DA8, DA17, DA7)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Afterwards
If other asbestos remains in the building, it should still be recorded and managed, for anyone working there later.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
Avoid these
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
What’s included, and what is not
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
Weighing up your options
HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and disposal still has to be done properly. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Why choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Covering London and the South East
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Duty holders and landlords in Erith
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Also near Erith
Materials, one by one
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
Removal jobs in Erith
Erith is about 3 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. If your removal job is in Erith, let us know about access. We work in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
For non-domestic buildings like Christ Church (Erith) CofE Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Landlords near Erith station often time removal for when a property is empty.
We handle removal jobs in every part of the DA8, DA17 and DA7 postcode area. Streets in the area include Church Road, Town Square and Erith High Street, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. For properties just outside Erith, we cover Northumberland Heath (1 mile south), Bexley Riverside (1 mile south), Belvedere (1 mile north-west), Lessness Heath (1 mile north-west) and Barnehurst (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also work in London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
Erith is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Well-known places in the area include Erith and District Hospital (less than half a mile south-west) and Broadway Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Erith include Erith School (within half a mile south-west) and Trinity School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Cross Keys pub (0.5 miles east)
- Local facilities include Colyers (0.6 miles south)
Common questions in Erith
Can you work in Erith with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Do older homes in Erith have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Erith?
Unless it’s already been identified, yes: the method depends on what the material is.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
Not always. Cement and textured coatings are usually non-licensed; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
Do you cover Erith?
We do: our area includes Erith and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
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.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
How we price asbestos removal
What changes the cost:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
What to photograph:
- A clear close-up
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Street parking nearby
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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