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Asbestos Removal Services in Hayes, Greater London
Looking for asbestos removal in Hayes? We cover Hayes and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Finds during refurbishment
- Asbestos garages
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
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About our asbestos removal in Hayes
Found asbestos during building work in Hayes? Work should stop there and people kept out. We can test it and, if needed, plan its removal. From old sheds and coal bunkers and old flues, we cover water tanks, gutters and downpipes and cement roof sheets.
In London neighbourhoods like Hayes, garages and outbuildings are often reached through the house or a rear lane, which affects how the waste is carried out. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Hayes (BR4, BR2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
Doing 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.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Nearby places to Hayes
What else we do in Hayes
Removal jobs in Hayes
Hayes is about 2 miles south of Bromley, in Greater London. Properties in Hayes range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Hayes to London (10 miles away).
Landlords near Hayes (Kent) station often time removal for when a property is empty. In older buildings across Hayes, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan.
This part of Greater London takes in BR4 and BR2. Local streets include Hawes Lane, Crest Road and Keswick Road; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Hayes, we also cover West Wickham (1 mile west), Coney Hall (1 mile west), Bromley Common (1 mile north-east), Nash (1 mile south) and Eden Park (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover London (10 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (12 miles north-west), St Pancras (12 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
Hayes 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 Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.1 miles east) and The Mall (1.9 miles north). Open spaces near Hayes include Summer Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Schools near Hayes include Hayes School (0.6 miles east)
- Local pubs include New Inn (under half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Bromley (1.8 miles north)
Common questions in Hayes
Do older homes in Hayes have asbestos?
Any home in Hayes 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.
Do you work in Hayes despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises the public not to try, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Choosing the right option
Remove, or leave and manage? Sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Hayes
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Domestic and commercial work
- No removal until we know what it is
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Step by step
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere. Late-December sunset in Hayes is about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- The material is removed safely
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
Getting ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Make sure we can get to the area
Get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we will advise.
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Afterwards
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is usually a separate job, so plan it before the removal date.
Keeping things safe:
- Tell us about parking and access
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about any previous survey
- File the consignment note
What to avoid
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Why people call us in Hayes
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary, especially if broken material is lying around.
These come up again and again:
- Old flues
- Finds during refurbishment
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Old waste on site
At a school such as Hawes Down Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Comparing quotes
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What paperwork you get
- The scope of the job, in writing
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
For managing agents and freeholders in Hayes, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Making good is normally a separate job
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note