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Asbestos Removal Services in Hackney, Greater London
Asbestos removal for properties in Hackney and Greater London: asbestos removal with waste paperwork.
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
Asbestos removal near Hackney
How we price asbestos removal
Quotes vary because of:
- How much there is
- How many samples are needed
- The category of work
- What the material is and its state
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An idea of size
- An overall view
- Visible markings
Each job is priced individually. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Asbestos removal for Hackney properties
Found asbestos during building work in Hackney? Work should stop there and people kept out. We will identify it and plan what happens next. Typical materials include water tanks, flue pipes and textured coatings, and typical jobs are Artex ceilings before renovation and outbuildings with cement roofs.
In London neighbourhoods like Hackney, garages and outbuildings are often reached through the house or a rear lane, which affects how the waste is carried out. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- Hackney (E9, E8, E3, E5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Hackney
Other services in Hackney
Which option is right?
What kind of work is it? It depends on what the material is and what’s being done. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What you get
- Records for your files
- Work done to the regulations
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
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.
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
What happens next
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
Some practical advice:
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Let us know where we can park
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Send photos of the material and the access
Avoid these
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Removal jobs in Hackney
Hackney is about 4 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. For removal jobs in Hackney, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Hackney is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
In a school like Berger Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. In older buildings across Hackney, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan.
Removal jobs anywhere in E9, E8, E3 and E5 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Homerton High Street, Primrose Square and St John's Church Road or the roads around them. You will find Hackney on the A107 and B113, which makes it simple to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Homerton (1 mile north), Lower Clapton (1 mile north), Hackney Central (1 mile west), London Fields (1 mile south-west) and Cambridge Heath (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (5 miles south-west), Marylebone (5 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles west) and Walthamstow (3 miles north).
As a London location, Hackney is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are Park (0.8 miles south-east) and Homerton University Hospital (under half a mile north). Green spaces nearby include Tower Hill and Old Ford Island.
- Schools near Hackney include Cardinal Pole Catholic School (under half a mile north) and The Urswick School (under half a mile west)
- Local pubs include Chesham Arms (less than half a mile north-west)
Questions from Hackney
Do older homes in Hackney have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Hackney can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Homerton station?
Yes, we cover Hackney, including the streets around Homerton station.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Do you cover Hackney?
Yes, Hackney is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
What does removal cost?
Every job is priced individually: it depends on the material, quantity, condition, access and disposal.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials need a licensed contractor.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
Typical removal jobs in Hackney
Old materials break down over time: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is often when people decide to remove them.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Cement flues and gutters
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Cement water tanks in lofts
If you’re on or near the A107 and B113, tell us about parking and loading.
Comparing quotes
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- The documents you will receive
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
What happens
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, rather than carrying on regardless. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first. Outdoor removal in Hackney is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Ask for a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note