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Asbestos Removal Services in Isle of Dogs, Greater London
Asbestos removal in Isle of Dogs: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Cement flues and gutters
- Asbestos garages
- Artex before plastering
Asbestos removal for Isle of Dogs
Afterwards
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
Don’ts
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Asbestos removal for Isle of Dogs properties
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We’ll explain what applies to your job in Isle of Dogs. People often contact us about materials found mid-project and garage roofs and whole garages, involving gutters and downpipes, textured coatings and flue pipes.
In Isle of Dogs, removal often involves flats, small gardens and limited access, so access and parking are planned carefully. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Location
- Isle of Dogs (E14, SE8, SE10)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked, and we talk you through what was done. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. In winter, the light goes in Isle of Dogs by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Getting a price
For a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Options to consider in Isle of Dogs
Dealing with asbestos before work starts keeps the project on track, rather than halting work when it’s found. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why us?
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
Bitumen and felt
Some old roof felts and bitumen products contain asbestos, which is typically well bound.
Also near Isle of Dogs
Also in Isle of Dogs
Removal jobs in Isle of Dogs
Isle of Dogs is about 1 mile north-west of Greenwich, in Greater London. We work across Isle of Dogs and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Isle of Dogs is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
In older buildings across Isle of Dogs, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first. In a school like Harbinger Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
This part of Greater London takes in E14, SE8 and SE10, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on Creek Road, Wynan Road and Undine Road. Nearby, we also cover North Greenwich (1 mile north-west), Millwall (1 mile west), Cubitt Town (1 mile north-east), Deptford (1 mile south-west) and Greenwich (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in London (3 miles west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
Isle of Dogs 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.
Other landmarks nearby include Old Royal Naval College (0.6 miles south-east) and Nunhead (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Tower Hill and Sue Godfrey Nature Park.
- Local schools include Canary Wharf College 3 (within half a mile north) and Laban Centre (0.6 miles south)
- Local churches include St. Paul's (0.7 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Ferry House Public House (within half a mile south-east)
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Common questions in Isle of Dogs
Do you cover Isle of Dogs and the area around Greenwich station?
Yes. Greenwich station is about 0.7 miles south of Isle of Dogs, and we cover both.
Can you work in Isle of Dogs with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
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.
Where does the asbestos go?
It goes to a permitted site, properly packaged, with a registered carrier, and you get the consignment note.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that won’t be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The size of the job
- How easy it is to reach
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- Street parking nearby
- A picture of the whole area
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A rough size or measurement
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
For landlords, agents and businesses
For managing agents and freeholders in Isle of Dogs, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
What we deal with in Isle of Dogs
Not all asbestos materials are equal: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, which is why that work is licensed.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Asbestos found during building work
- Old waste on site
- Cement water tanks in lofts
For rentals close to Greenwich station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What category of work it is
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note