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Asbestos Removal in Herne Hill
Asbestos removal in Herne Hill: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Asbestos garages
- Debris left from a previous job
- Artex ceilings before renovation
Asbestos removal in Herne Hill
Asbestos removal in Herne Hill
Removal is not always the answer. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we’ll say so. From asbestos found during building work and Artex before plastering, we deal with floor tiles, cement roof sheets and textured coatings.
In Herne Hill, removal often involves flats, small gardens and limited access, so access and parking are planned carefully. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Area
- Herne Hill (SE22, SW2, SE24)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
The process
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, rather than carrying on regardless. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down. In winter, the light goes in Herne Hill by about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Materials we deal with
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
Bitumen and felt
Some old roof felts and bitumen products contain asbestos, usually tightly bound.
Your options compared
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. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
How we work in Herne Hill
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- No removal until we know what it is
- Reports and results you can share
- Covering London and the South East
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
Also near Herne Hill
Also in Herne Hill
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- 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
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
What happens next
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you receive the waste paperwork.
After we’ve finished:
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- File the consignment note
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Photos of the material and the route in help
Avoid these
Don’t jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
What it costs
What drives the price:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Disposal costs
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A wide shot showing where the material is
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Questions from Herne Hill
Is asbestos common in Herne Hill homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Herne Hill may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you work in Herne Hill with London’s parking rules?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Herne Hill?
Yes, unless it’s already been tested. The right method depends on what the material is.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
What does removal cost?
There’s no fixed price: it depends on the material, quantity, condition, access and disposal.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Asbestos removal in Herne Hill: local notes
Herne Hill is about 3 miles south of London, in Greater London. If your removal job is in Herne Hill, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you let property near North Dulwich station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. On busy roads like the A204 and A2214, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it, as main roads can be restricted.
For removal jobs in SE22, SW2 and SE24, just send the postcode and a few photos. That could mean a property on Jelf Road, Dewey Lane and Talma Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Herne Hill. With the A204 and A2214 close by, Herne Hill is easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Herne Hill, we also cover Dulwich Village (1 mile south-east), East Dulwich (1 mile north-east), Dulwich (1 mile south-east), Denmark Hill (1 mile north) and Camberwell (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (3 miles north), City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
Herne Hill is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are Streatham Hill (1.6 miles south-west) and Dulwich Community Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Herne Hill includes Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
- Schools near Herne Hill include The Charter School (less than half a mile north-east) and The Charter School (within half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include Half Moon pub (within half a mile west)
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Herne Hill, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
What we deal with in Herne Hill
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so buildings across Greater London built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
These come up again and again:
- Textured coatings
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Finds during refurbishment
- Garage roofs and whole garages
Older buildings in Herne Hill, near Saint Faith's or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first.
Before you book anyone
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- VAT, clearly stated
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note