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Asbestos Removal in Hackney Marshes
Worried about asbestos in Hackney Marshes? Our service covers removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, with clear advice at each step.
- Cement flues and gutters
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
Asbestos removal in Hackney Marshes
How asbestos removal works in Hackney Marshes
Found asbestos during building work in Hackney Marshes? Stop work in that area and keep people away. We’ll identify it and plan what happens next. Common materials are gutters and downpipes, cement roof sheets and water tanks, and typical jobs are asbestos garages and cement water tanks in lofts.
In London neighbourhoods like Hackney Marshes, garages and outbuildings are often reached through the house or a rear lane, which affects how the waste is carried out. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Where
- Hackney Marshes (E5, E10, E9)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials we deal with
Water tanks and flues
Gas appliances must be disconnected by a Gas Safe registered engineer before a flue is removed.
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- Material and condition
- Disposal costs
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- A rough size or measurement
- How we’d reach it
- Damaged areas
- A close-up from a safe distance
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Afterwards
Unexpected finds are discussed with you before we carry on, as the method may need to change.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Share any survey or test results
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Things not to do
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Why people call us in Hackney Marshes
Old materials break down over time: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is often when people decide to remove them.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Old flues
- Asbestos garages
- Materials found mid-project
- Loft water tanks
In a school like Kingsmead Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
What your quote should include
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- If the price includes VAT
- Suitable insurance for the work
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Hackney Marshes: your questions answered
Can you work in Hackney Marshes with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Could my house in Hackney Marshes contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
How we work
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere. Outdoor removal in Hackney Marshes is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Ask for a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Hackney Marshes, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Also near Hackney Marshes
More for properties in Hackney Marshes
Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before you book:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Water tanks
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
Asbestos removal in Hackney Marshes: local notes
Hackney Marshes is about 1 mile north-east of Homerton, in Greater London. Hackney Marshes is within our Greater London area, whatever the size of the job. Hackney Marshes is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
On busy roads like the A106, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it. Older buildings in Hackney Marshes, near The Risen Christ and All Souls or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan.
Here we cover the E5, E10 and E9 postcode area. That could mean a property on Glyn Road, Gilpin Road and Redwald Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Hackney Marshes. With the A106 close by, Hackney Marshes is simple for us to get to. If your property is just outside Hackney Marshes, we also cover Leyton Grange (1 mile north-east), Lea Bridge (1 mile north-west), Homerton (1 mile south-west), Lower Clapton (1 mile south-west) and Temple Mills (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south-west).
As a London location, Hackney Marshes 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 Tower of London (3.9 miles south-west) and V&A East (1.3 miles south-east). Open spaces near Hackney Marshes include Old Ford Island and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Lammas School and Sixth Form (0.6 miles north) and The Lammas School (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Adam & Eve pub (0.7 miles south-west)
- Other local spots include Leabridge (0.9 miles west)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site