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Asbestos Removal for Finchley
Asbestos removal for properties in Finchley and Greater London: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal, with written paperwork.
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos garages
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
Asbestos removal in Finchley
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
How asbestos removal works in Finchley
You do not always have to remove asbestos. If it’s sound and not in the way, it may be better left, and we’ll tell you honestly when that is the case. We often deal with flue pipes, cement roof sheets and floor tiles, and people normally contact us about garage roof sheets and debris left from a previous job.
In areas like Finchley, outbuildings are often only reachable through a house or lane, so we plan how to get the waste out. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Where
- Finchley (N3, N2, N12, NW11)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and nobody else enters the work area. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next. We plan outdoor jobs in Finchley to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
Getting ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
After we have finished in Finchley
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
Keeping things safe:
- Share any survey or test results
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Avoid these
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Typical removal jobs in Finchley
Old materials break down over time: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is often when people decide to remove them.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Debris left from a previous job
- Garage roof sheets
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Artex before plastering
On busy roads like the B1462, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it.
What to look for in a quote
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Nearby places to Finchley
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The scope of asbestos removal
What’s in and what’s out:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials in Finchley
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
Prices and what affects them
Prices vary with:
- The survey scope
- The size of the job
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Disposal costs
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Street parking nearby
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The access route
- Damaged areas
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Common questions in Finchley
Do you cover Finchley and the area around New Southgate station?
Yes. New Southgate station is about 1.9 miles north-east of Finchley, and we cover both.
Can you work in Finchley with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Finchley?
It depends on the material, how much there is, its condition, access and disposal. Every job gets a written quote.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Finchley properties and asbestos removal
Finchley is about 6 miles north of City of Westminster, in Greater London. In Finchley, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Finchley is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
In older properties in Finchley, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first. For rentals close to New Southgate station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
We cover removal jobs across the N3, N2, N12 and NW11 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Station Road, Chaplin Square and Market Place, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. Main roads around Finchley include the B1462, so mention parking if the property is on one. Neighbouring places we cover include Church End (1 mile west), Woodside Park (1 mile north), North Finchley (1 mile north), Friern Barnet (2 miles north-east) and Oakleigh Park (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south), Marylebone (6 miles south), Kensington (7 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (7 miles south-east).
Finchley is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you will also find Grand Arcade (1 mile north) and Municipal Borough of Finchley (within half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Highgate Hill and Lakeside Nature Reserve.
- Nearby schools include Bishop Douglass School (0.5 miles south) and Woodhouse College (1 mile north-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Elephant Inn (0.8 miles north)
- Other local spots include Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (1.1 miles north)
Which option is right?
Be wary of a price that seems too low: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Clear advice on your options
- No removal until we know what it is
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If your business premises in Finchley were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
If you manage or own a block in Finchley, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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