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Asbestos Removal in Kensal Rise
Asbestos removal in Kensal Rise: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Artex before plastering
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
Asbestos removal for Kensal Rise
Why people call us in Kensal Rise
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.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Materials found mid-project
- Old cold water tanks
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
If you let property near Kensal Rise station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Before booking anyone
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- VAT, clearly stated
- Suitable insurance for the work
How asbestos removal works in Kensal Rise
Much of the asbestos found in homes is asbestos cement, textured coating or floor tiles. HSE treats work on these as non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed in most cases, but it still needs the right controls. People often contact us about garage roofs and whole garages and broken sheets in gardens, including flue pipes, water tanks and gutters and downpipes.
Removal jobs around Kensal Rise often mean working in flats, back gardens and tight spaces, so we plan parking, access and the route for the waste. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Kensal Rise (W10, NW10, NW6)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Kensal Rise, 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 do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
How we price asbestos removal
Prices vary with:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Material and condition
- How much there is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- Damaged areas
- Approximate dimensions
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Labels, if any
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
What happens next
After removal, the work area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
Once we’re done:
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
Don’ts
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Which option is right?
What kind of work is it? The material and the job decide. See our guide to the three categories. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What you get
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Work done to the regulations
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Read how we price jobs or published price ranges.
Kensal Rise properties and asbestos removal
Kensal Rise is about 1 mile south-west of Kilburn, in Greater London. In Kensal Rise, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
In older buildings across Kensal Rise, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first. For non-domestic buildings like Ark Franklin Primary Academy, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Anywhere in W10, NW10 and NW6, we can help with asbestos removal. From Hazel Road, Hiley Road and Kempe Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. Other places close to Kensal Rise we cover include Kensal Green (1 mile west), Kilburn (1 mile north-east), Queen's Park (1 mile east), North Kensington (1 mile south) and Kensal Town (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in London (6 miles south-east), City of Westminster (3 miles south-east), Marylebone (3 miles east), St Pancras (4 miles east), Shoreditch (6 miles east) and Walthamstow (9 miles north-east).
As a London location, Kensal Rise is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Princess Louise Hospital (0.9 miles south) and Brent Museum and Archives (1.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Kensal Rise include The Long Water and Campden Hill.
- Local schools include Queens Park Community School (0.5 miles north) and Brondesbury College (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include Paradise by Way of Kensal Green pub (within half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Ladbroke Estate (1.5 miles south)
How we work
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, ready to go to a permitted site. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and use controls to keep dust down. Late-December sunset in Kensal Rise is about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about parking and access
- Make sure we can get to the area
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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Kensal Rise questions
Do you cover Kensal Rise and the area around Kensal Rise station?
Yes. Kensal Rise station is close to the centre of Kensal Rise, and we cover the whole area.
Is asbestos common in Kensal Rise homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do I need to move out?
For outdoor jobs, you can generally stay put. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
How much does asbestos removal cost in Kensal Rise?
Every job is priced individually: the material, the amount, its condition, access and the waste all matter.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Doing it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site