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Asbestos Removal for Farthing Street
Asbestos removal for Farthing Street: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
Need asbestos removal in Farthing Street?
Asbestos removal for Farthing Street properties
Before removal, the material has to be identified. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, because the method depends on the material. From old waste on site and materials found mid-project, we deal with gutters and downpipes, textured coatings and floor tiles and more.
In Farthing Street, removal often involves flats, small gardens and limited access, so we plan parking, access and the route for the waste. We only recommend work that is needed, and we’ll say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Area
- Farthing Street (BR6)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Removing asbestos around Farthing Street
Farthing Street is about 4 miles south-west of Orpington, in Greater London. Farthing Street is within our Greater London area, for removal jobs of every size. Farthing Street is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
At a school such as Downe Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. If you let property near Orpington station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 6 miles of Farthing Street. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Wherever your property is in BR6, asbestos removal is available. From Farthing Street, New Road Hill and Orange Court Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. We also carry out removal jobs in Downe (1 mile south-east), Leaves Green (1 mile south-west), Hazelwood (1 mile south-east), Keston (1 mile north-west) and Farnborough (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also work in London (12 miles north-west), City of Westminster (15 miles north-west), Marylebone (15 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (14 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-west).
As a London location, Farthing Street is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you will also find Princess Royal University Hospital (1.4 miles north) and Crofton Roman Villa (2.5 miles north-east). Open spaces near Farthing Street include Betsom's Hill and West Kent Golf Course nature reserve.
- Nearby schools include Darrick Wood School (1.6 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Queens Head pub (0.6 miles south)
Places near Farthing Street
Other services in Farthing Street
Weighing up your options
Very cheap quotes can be a warning sign: proper controls, protective equipment, a registered waste carrier and disposal cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Why people choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Clear written quotes
- Covering London and the South East
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
See how we quote and the cost guide.
The process
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, rather than carrying on regardless. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down. In winter, the light goes in Farthing Street by about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- 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
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
How to get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
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Why people call us in Farthing Street
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Old cold water tanks
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Cement flues and gutters
- Asbestos found during building work
Older buildings in Farthing Street, near St Mary's Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Questions to ask before you book
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What isn’t included
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Whether VAT is included
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
DIY and asbestos
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Farthing Street questions
Do you work near Orpington station?
Yes, we cover Farthing Street and the area towards Orpington station, about 2.6 miles north-east.
Do older homes in Farthing Street have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Farthing Street may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Can I stay at home during removal?
Outdoor work rarely affects you indoors. Indoor work areas are sealed off and kept clear while the work is done.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Where does the asbestos go?
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.
What affects the price in Farthing Street
When we quote, we look at:
- Travel and parking
- How many samples are needed
- The category of work
- How easy it is to reach
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A clear close-up
- Visible markings
- Street parking nearby
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Materials we deal with
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so we unfix and lower it rather than breaking it.
After the job
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Share any survey or test results
Avoid these
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site