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Asbestos Removal in Holborn
Need asbestos removal in Holborn? We cover Holborn and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Cement flues and gutters
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Floor tiles before a new floor
Asbestos removal in Holborn
Why people call us in Holborn
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
These come up again and again:
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Artex before plastering
- Finds during refurbishment
- Old flues
Landlords near Farringdon station often time removal for when a property is empty.
Comparing quotes
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What category of work it is
Asbestos removal in Holborn
Once the material is out, we clean up and bag or wrap the waste, and you get the waste paperwork. People often contact us about asbestos found during building work and garage roof sheets, including textured coatings, cement soffits and floor tiles.
In places like Holborn, outbuildings are often only reachable through a house or lane, which affects how the waste is carried out. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Holborn (WC1X, WC1N, EC1R)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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How it works
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. We plan outdoor jobs in Holborn to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- 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
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Holborn, a description and some photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with sanders or grinders.
Bitumen and felt
Some old roof felts and bitumen products contain asbestos, usually tightly bound.
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
FAQs for Holborn
Do older homes in Holborn have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Holborn can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Holborn and the area around Farringdon station?
Yes, we cover Holborn, including the streets around Farringdon station.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us and we’ll advise on the next step.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Removal jobs in Holborn
Holborn is about 2 miles north-west of London, in Greater London. Anywhere in Holborn, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. We work in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For non-domestic buildings like St Alban's Church of England Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. In older buildings across Holborn, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan.
This part of Greater London takes in WC1X, WC1N and EC1R. Streets in the area include Shoe Lane, Drury Lane and New Square, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. Holborn sits on or near the A4 and A40, so mention parking if the property is on one. If your property is just outside Holborn, we also cover Farringdon (1 mile east), St Pancras (1 mile north-west), Clare Market (1 mile south), Smithfield (1 mile east) and Temple Bar (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Holborn 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 The Postal Museum (less than half a mile north) and Montfichet's Tower (0.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Holborn include Barnsbury Wood and Ludgate Hill.
- Nearby schools include City Academy (under half a mile north) and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Yorkshire Grey pub (under half a mile north)
- Local facilities include British Library of Political and Economic Science (within half a mile south) and Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (0.5 miles south-west)
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Options to consider in Holborn
Remove, or leave and manage? If the material is in good condition and will not be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
How we work in Holborn
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Clear written quotes
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- What the material is and its state
- How much there is
- How much waste there is
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The access route
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Visible markings
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
- 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