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Asbestos Removal for Gipsy Hill
Found something that might be asbestos in Gipsy Hill? We provide planned asbestos removal and legal disposal, explained in plain English.
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Garage roof sheets
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos removal near Gipsy Hill
Asbestos removal for Gipsy Hill properties
We keep materials damp, remove them whole where possible and never use power tools on them, to keep fibre release as low as possible. Common materials are textured coatings, floor tiles and cement roof sheets, and typical jobs are Artex before plastering and outbuildings with cement roofs.
In towns and villages like Gipsy Hill, outbuildings are often only reachable through a house or lane, so we plan how to get the waste out. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Location
- Gipsy Hill (SE19, SE27, SE21)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- What the material is and its state
- How many samples are needed
- The category of work
A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Approximate dimensions
- Cracks or breaks
- How we’d reach it
- Labels, if any
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Choosing the right option
What kind of work is it? The material and the job decide. See our guide to the three categories. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- No removal until we know what it is
- Work done to the regulations
See how we quote and the cost guide.
Removal jobs in Gipsy Hill
Gipsy Hill is about 3 miles south-east of Stockwell, in Greater London. Gipsy Hill is within our Greater London area, whatever the size of the job. Gipsy Hill is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
For non-domestic buildings like Paxton Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. If you let property near Gipsy Hill station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Anywhere in SE19, SE27 and SE21, we can help with asbestos removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Dover Road, Gipsy Road and Berry Lane or the roads around them. We also carry out removal jobs in Upper Norwood (1 mile south-west), Norwood New Town (1 mile south-west), West Norwood (1 mile north-west), Crystal Palace (1 mile east) and West Dulwich (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as London (5 miles north), City of Westminster (7 miles north-west), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (7 miles north) and Shoreditch (7 miles north).
Gipsy Hill 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.
Well-known places in the area include Crystal Palace Museum (within half a mile south-east) and St Leonard's (2 miles west). The countryside around Gipsy Hill includes Knight's Hill and Dulwich Upper Wood.
- Local schools include Hillcrest (within half a mile south-west) and Virgo Fidelis Convent Senior School (less than half a mile west)
- Nearby, you will find Gipsy Hill Tavern (under half a mile north-east)
What we deal with in Gipsy Hill
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Greater London may contain it.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Old cold water tanks
- Textured coatings
- Old flues
In older properties in Gipsy Hill, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Before you book anyone
- The documents you’ll receive
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What category of work it is
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
What happens
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there is no confusion. We plan outdoor jobs in Gipsy Hill to finish before dark: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let us know if something’s broken
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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FAQs for Gipsy Hill
Can you work in Gipsy Hill with London’s parking rules?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Is asbestos common in Gipsy Hill homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Can I stay at home during removal?
It depends on the job: outdoor work rarely means leaving. For indoor work, the area is closed off and kept clear until we’ve finished.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Gipsy Hill?
It depends on the material, how much there is, its condition, access and disposal. Every job gets a written quote.
What happens next
Any asbestos left elsewhere should stay on record, for anyone working there later.
Keeping things safe:
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about parking and access
- Send photos of the material and the access
- File the consignment note
Things not to do
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
For businesses and landlords in Gipsy Hill
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you manage or own a block in Gipsy Hill, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Places near Gipsy Hill
Other services in Gipsy Hill
The scope of asbestos removal
Before you book, note that:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is normally separate
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
Materials, one by one
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, which is typically well bound.
Water tanks and flues
Gas appliances must be disconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer before a flue is removed.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note