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Asbestos Removal for Heron Quays
Asbestos removal in Heron Quays: asbestos removal with waste paperwork. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Loft water tanks
- Old waste on site
Need asbestos removal in Heron Quays?
The scope of asbestos removal
So you know what to expect:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- 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
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
Asbestos removal for Heron Quays properties
We keep materials damp, remove them whole where possible and never use power tools on them, to keep fibre release as low as possible. Typical jobs include sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos and finds during refurbishment, involving water tanks, cement roof sheets and floor tiles.
In London neighbourhoods like Heron Quays, garages and outbuildings are often reached through the house or a rear lane, so we plan how to get the waste out. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Heron Quays (E14, SE16, E22)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, rather than carrying on regardless. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on. We plan outdoor jobs in Heron Quays to finish before dark: 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
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- 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
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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Removing asbestos around Heron Quays
Heron Quays is about 2 miles north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. Anywhere in Heron Quays, just send the postcode. Heron Quays is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
For non-domestic buildings like Seven Mills Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. For properties on main roads such as the A1261, we plan parking and loading in advance, as main roads can be restricted.
For removal jobs in E14, SE16 and E22, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Tiller Road, Castor Lane and Cassilis Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Heron Quays is on the A1261, so it’s easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Heron Quays, we also cover Canary Wharf (1 mile north-east), London Docklands (1 mile north-east), Poplar (1 mile north-east), Coldharbour (1 mile east) and Blackwall (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also work in London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles north-west).
As a London location, Heron Quays 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 Poplar Hospital (0.9 miles north-east) and Holy Trinity (1.8 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Tower Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Nearby schools include Tower Hamlets College (within half a mile north-east) and Canary Wharf College 3 (0.7 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Ledger Building pub (less than half a mile north)
Common reasons for removal jobs in Heron Quays
Damage from DIY, storms or accidents can make removal necessary, especially if broken material is lying around.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Finds during refurbishment
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Textured coatings
For rentals close to Canary Wharf station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Duty holders and landlords in Heron Quays
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Heron Quays, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If you run a business from older premises in Heron Quays, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Which option is right?
Remove, or leave and manage? If the material is in good condition and won’t be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What you get
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Read our prices page 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.
Insulating board and lagging
Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.
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Should you do 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.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
FAQs for Heron Quays
Can you work in Heron Quays with London’s parking rules?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
Do you cover Heron Quays and the area around Canary Wharf station?
Yes, we cover Heron Quays, including the streets around Canary Wharf station.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We will give you dates when we quote.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
How we price asbestos removal
Every quote reflects:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- What the material is and its state
- How much waste there is
- The survey scope
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Damaged areas
- A picture of the whole area
- Street parking nearby
- A close-up from a safe distance
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site