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Asbestos Removal Services in Kensington, Greater London
Asbestos removal in Kensington, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Materials found mid-project
- Old waste on site
- Floor tiles before a new floor
Need asbestos removal in Kensington?
Duty holders and landlords in Kensington
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
How asbestos removal works in Kensington
Higher-risk materials such as pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We’ll tell you if your job in Kensington falls into that category. From broken sheets in gardens and old flues, we deal with flue pipes, cement soffits and water tanks and more.
Removal jobs around Kensington often mean working in flats, back gardens and tight spaces, so access and parking are planned carefully. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Kensington (W11, W8, W14, SW7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
After we’ve finished:
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Book the replacement before removal
Things not to do
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Removing asbestos around Kensington
Kensington is about 5 miles west of London, in Greater London. In Kensington, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. We work in 764 places across Greater London.
In older properties in Kensington, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan. For rentals close to Kensington Olympia station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Here we cover the W11, W8, W14 and SW7 postcode area. Streets in the area include Kensington High Street, Edwardes Square and Somerset Square, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. With the A402 and B316 close by, Kensington is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Kensington we cover include Holland Park (1 mile north), Notting Hill (1 mile north), Shepherd's Bush (1 mile west), Notting Dale (1 mile north) and White City (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (4 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles east), Walthamstow (10 miles north-east) and Hoxton (6 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in Greater London, Kensington has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
As a London location, Kensington is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you’ll also find Ladbroke Estate (0.9 miles north) and St Mary Abbot's Hospital (0.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include WWT London Wetland Centre and The Long Water.
- Schools near Kensington include Holland Park School (within half a mile north) and Kensington School (0.5 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Scarsdale Tavern (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Abdus Salam Library (1 mile east)
Your questions about asbestos removal in Kensington
Do you work near Kensington Olympia station?
Yes. Kensington Olympia station is close to the centre of Kensington, and we cover the whole area.
Do older homes in Kensington have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Kensington can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Do I need to move out?
Outdoor work rarely affects you indoors. Indoor work areas are sealed off and kept clear while the work is done.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE’s advice is not to do it yourself, and licensed materials must only be handled by a licensed contractor.
How can I get a price?
Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and keep everyone else out of the work area. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on. Outdoor removal in Kensington is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- The material is removed safely
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Getting a price
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Limits to be aware of
Worth knowing before booking:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
How we price asbestos removal
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Parking and access charges
- What the material is and its state
- The size of the job
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A clear close-up
- Street parking nearby
- The access route
- Damaged areas
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Insulating board and lagging
Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Options to consider in Kensington
Remove, or leave and manage? Sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Covering London and the South East
- Domestic and commercial work
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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