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Asbestos Removal for Gunnersbury
Worried about asbestos in Gunnersbury? We provide safe asbestos removal and legal disposal, explained in plain English.
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
Asbestos removal near Gunnersbury
What we deal with in Gunnersbury
Some asbestos is higher risk than other kinds: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, so their removal is licensed.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Materials found mid-project
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
For properties on main roads such as the A3000, we plan parking and loading in advance.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- How fibres will be kept down
- The documents you will receive
- What category of work it is
How asbestos removal works in Gunnersbury
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, and has to be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. We will explain what applies to your job in Gunnersbury. Typical materials include cement soffits, flue pipes and water tanks, and people typically contact us about cement water tanks in lofts and debris left from a previous job.
Removal jobs around Gunnersbury often mean working in flats, back gardens and tight spaces, so access and parking are planned carefully. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Gunnersbury (W4, W3, TW8)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what is not
The usual limits are:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials in Gunnersbury
- Bitumen roof felt
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
Should you do it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
How we price asbestos removal
Every quote reflects:
- Material and condition
- How easy it is to reach
- Travel and parking
- Licensed or non-licensed
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- A clear close-up
- Street parking nearby
- Labels, if any
- An overall view
You will get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Responsibilities for owners
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
What happens
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, and keep the material wet as we work. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening. In winter, the light goes in Gunnersbury by about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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Asbestos removal in Gunnersbury: local notes
Gunnersbury is about 1 mile south of Acton, in Greater London. Gunnersbury is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Gunnersbury is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. We work right across the region, from Gunnersbury to London (8 miles away).
For non-domestic buildings like Strand-on-the-Green Junior School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. In older properties in Gunnersbury, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first.
For removal jobs in W4, W3 and TW8, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Kew Road, Kent Road and Power Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Gunnersbury is on the A3000, which makes it simple to get to. Nearby, we also cover Strand-on-the-Green (1 mile south), Kew (1 mile south), Grove Park (1 mile south-east), Chiswick (1 mile east) and Turnham Green (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in London (8 miles east), City of Westminster (6 miles east), Marylebone (6 miles east), Kensington (3 miles east), St Pancras (7 miles east) and Shoreditch (9 miles east).
Gunnersbury is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Well-known places in the area include Livat Hammersmith (2.1 miles east) and Municipal Borough of Acton (1 mile north-east). Within reach you’ll find Kew Gardens Lake and Castlebar Hill.
- Nearby schools include Ark Acton Academy (0.9 miles north) and Kew College Prep (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Clayton Hotel Chiswick (under half a mile south-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Library for Iranian Studies (1 mile north)
What it might be made of
Insulating board and lagging
Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.
Floor tiles
The adhesive underneath sometimes needs its own approach.
Gunnersbury: your questions answered
Do you work in Gunnersbury despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Is asbestos common in Gunnersbury homes?
Any home in Gunnersbury built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
Do you cover Gunnersbury?
Yes. We cover Gunnersbury and the surrounding area as part of Greater London. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises the public not to try, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
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Your options compared
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? The material and the job decide. See our guide to the three categories. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Gunnersbury
- Reports and results you can share
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
- 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