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Asbestos Removal in Harrow
Looking for asbestos removal in Harrow? We work across Harrow and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Loft water tanks
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Old waste on site
Asbestos removal for Harrow
After the job
After removal, the work area is cleaned, and you receive the waste paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- File the consignment note
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Tell us about any previous survey
What to avoid
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
Asbestos removal for Harrow properties
Removal is not always the answer. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we will say so. Typical jobs include garage roofs and whole garages and broken sheets in gardens, including floor tiles, cement soffits and flue pipes.
In areas like Harrow, outbuildings are often only reachable through a house or lane, which affects how the waste is carried out. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Harrow (HA2, HA1, UB5, HA3)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board and lagging
Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
What happens
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, then keep the material damp throughout. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you. Late-December sunset in Harrow is about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- 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
- The material is removed safely
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Getting ready
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Why people call us in Harrow
Old materials break down over time: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is when removal comes up.
These are some of the things we deal with in Harrow:
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Debris left from a previous job
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Cement water tanks in lofts
If you let property near Harrow-on-the-Hill station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Comparing quotes
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Suitable insurance for the work
- VAT, clearly stated
- What category of work it is
The scope of asbestos removal
The usual limits are:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
For landlords, agents and businesses
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Can I do it myself?
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.
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Harrow properties and asbestos removal
Harrow is in Greater London. We cover Harrow as part of Greater London, for removal jobs of every size. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 12 miles away.
In a school like Whitmore High School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. In older buildings across Harrow, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan.
Anywhere in HA2, HA1, UB5 and HA3, asbestos removal is available. Local streets include High Street, London Road and Perceval Square; we cover every one. You’ll find Harrow on the B457 and B458, which makes it simple to get to. We also carry out removal jobs in Roxeth (1 mile south), South Harrow (1 mile south), North Harrow (1 mile north-west), Harrow on the Hill (1 mile south-east) and Rayners Lane (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include London (12 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south-east), Marylebone (10 miles south-east), Kensington (8 miles south-east), St Pancras (11 miles east) and Shoreditch (12 miles east).
As a London location, Harrow 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’ll also find St. George's Shopping Centre (0.7 miles north-east) and Clementine Churchill Hospital (1 mile south-east). The countryside around Harrow includes Islip Manor Meadows and Northala Fields.
- Schools near Harrow include Grange Primary School (within half a mile west) and Orley Farm School (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find Kingsfield Arms (within half a mile east)
Common questions in Harrow
Is asbestos common in Harrow homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Harrow can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Harrow-on-the-Hill station?
Yes, we cover Harrow and the area towards Harrow-on-the-Hill station, about 0.7 miles north-east.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically are not licensed.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises against removing asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials need a licensed contractor.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
Not always. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed work; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Which option is right?
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? It depends on what the material is and what’s being done. See our guide to the three categories. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why choose us
- No removal until we know what it is
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Records for your files
- Houses, flats and business premises
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site