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Asbestos Removal for Greenwich
Asbestos removal in Greenwich, from older homes to workplaces. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Asbestos garages
- Debris left from a previous job
- Asbestos found during building work
Asbestos help in Greenwich
About our asbestos removal in Greenwich
Every removal job in Greenwich is planned first: the method, the controls, the waste and any notification needed, before anyone starts. Typical materials include textured coatings, water tanks and floor tiles, and typical jobs are old waste on site and asbestos found during building work.
In London neighbourhoods like Greenwich, garages and outbuildings are often reached through the house or a rear lane, so we plan how to get the waste out. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Greenwich (SE10, SE3, SE8)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Share any survey or test results
Don’ts
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
What it might be made of
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
Which option is right?
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why us?
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- No removal until we know what it is
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
Why people call us in Greenwich
Selling or letting a property can prompt removal of obvious materials, although sound material can often stay.
These come up again and again:
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Garage roofs and whole garages
For properties on main roads such as the A2203 and A2211, we plan parking and loading in advance.
Before booking anyone
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- How fibres will be kept down
Asbestos removal in Greenwich: local notes
Greenwich is about 4 miles east of London, in Greater London. For removal jobs in Greenwich, tell us about parking and access. Greenwich is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
For rentals close to Maze Hill station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. For non-domestic buildings like Meridian Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
For removal jobs in SE10, SE3 and SE8, just send the postcode and a few photos. Your property could be on Cade Road, Webb Road and Creek Road or the roads around them. Greenwich is on the A2203 and A2211, so it’s easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Greenwich, we also cover Maze Hill (1 mile north-east), Vanbrugh Park Estate (1 mile east), Blackheath (1 mile south-east), Westcombe Park (1 mile east) and Isle of Dogs (1 mile north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (4 miles west), City of Westminster (7 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (9 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles north-west).
As a London location, Greenwich is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Royal Observatory (under half a mile south) and Greenwich Castle (within half a mile south-west). Within reach you’ll find Tower Hill and Creekside Discovery Centre.
- Schools near Greenwich include John Roan School (within half a mile east) and Royal School of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (under half a mile north-west)
- Local churches include St. Paul's (1.1 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Plume of Feathers pub (less than half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Nunhead (2.5 miles west)
Common questions in Greenwich
Is asbestos common in Greenwich homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Greenwich can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you work in Greenwich with London’s parking rules?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
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 you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before booking:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Making good is normally a separate job
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Greenwich
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
Should you do it yourself?
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.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Nearby places to Greenwich
What else we do in Greenwich
What happens
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, without breaking, dropping or power tools. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere. Outdoor removal in Greenwich is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- The material is removed safely
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Read more
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site