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Asbestos Removal for Gallows Corner
Asbestos removal across Gallows Corner and nearby. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
Asbestos removal in Gallows Corner
Asbestos removal for Gallows Corner properties
Found asbestos during building work in Gallows Corner? Work should stop there and people kept out. We’ll identify it and plan what happens next. Typical materials include cement soffits, cement roof sheets and floor tiles, and typical jobs are old cold water tanks and materials found mid-project.
Removal jobs around Gallows Corner often mean working in flats, back gardens and tight spaces, so access and parking are planned carefully. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Where
- Gallows Corner (RM3, RM2, RM11)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
If other asbestos remains in the building, it should still be recorded and managed, for anyone working there later.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Send photos of the material and the access
Things not to do
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Gallows Corner must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
What’s included, and what isn’t
What’s in and what’s out:
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
Gallows Corner questions
Do older homes in Gallows Corner have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Gidea Park station?
Yes. Gidea Park station is about 0.8 miles south-west of Gallows Corner, and we cover both.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
What happens to the waste?
It’s sealed, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, and you receive the consignment note.
Can asbestos be left in place?
Often it can stay: if it’s in good condition and out of the way, it can stay. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area in the job, and to be available for questions.
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Removal jobs in Gallows Corner
Gallows Corner is about 2 miles north-east of Romford, in Greater London. Gallows Corner is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Gallows Corner is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 15 miles away.
At a school such as Royal Liberty School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Older buildings in Gallows Corner, near St Michael and All Angels Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first.
We cover removal jobs across the RM3, RM2 and RM11 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Ewan Road, Briar Road and Bell Avenue, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. For properties just outside Gallows Corner, we cover Gidea Park (1 mile west), Ardleigh Green (1 mile south), Heath Park (1 mile south), Emerson Park (1 mile south-east) and Hornchurch (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover London (15 miles south-west), St Pancras (15 miles west), Shoreditch (13 miles west), Walthamstow (10 miles west), Hoxton (13 miles west) and Whitechapel (13 miles south-west).
As a London location, Gallows Corner 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 Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.6 miles south-east) and Harold Wood Hospital (0.6 miles east). The countryside around Gallows Corner includes Bedfords Park.
- Local schools include Ardleigh Green Junior School (0.6 miles south-east) and Havering College of Further and Higher Education (0.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Ship Public House (0.6 miles south-west)
- Other local spots include Hornchurch Urban District (1.9 miles south)
How we price asbestos removal
The cost depends on:
- Parking and access charges
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How many samples are needed
- Disposal costs
Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- A rough size or measurement
- The parking area
- Visible markings
- Damaged areas
Send us the address in Gallows Corner, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
What it might be made of
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
Floor tiles
The adhesive underneath sometimes needs its own approach.
What happens
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away. We plan outdoor jobs in Gallows Corner to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Common reasons for removal jobs in Gallows Corner
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so pre-2000 buildings across Greater London may contain it.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Old flues
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Landlords near Gidea Park station often time removal for when a property is empty.
What your quote should include
- If the price includes VAT
- What category of work it is
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note