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Asbestos Removal in Longlands
Asbestos removal in Longlands: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Old waste on site
- Old flues
Need asbestos removal in Longlands?
Looking after things afterwards
After removal, the work area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Don’ts
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Asbestos removal for Longlands properties
Removal is planned, not improvised: the method, the controls, the waste and any notification needed, before anyone starts. From Artex ceilings before renovation and old cold water tanks, we deal with flue pipes, textured coatings and floor tiles and more.
In London neighbourhoods like Longlands, garages and outbuildings are often reached through the house or a rear lane, which affects how the waste is carried out. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Longlands (DA15, DA14, SE9)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
Should it come out? 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. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why us?
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Covering London and the South East
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Work done to the regulations
Read how we price jobs and our cost guide.
A closer look at the materials
Bitumen and felt
Some old roof felts and bitumen products contain asbestos, which is typically well bound.
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
Duty holders and landlords in Longlands
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Towns and villages near Longlands
Other services in Longlands
Step by step
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked, and we talk you through what was done. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on. We plan outdoor jobs in Longlands 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
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Find any old asbestos reports
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Asbestos removal in Longlands: local notes
Longlands is about 1 mile west of Sidcup, in Greater London. Anywhere in Longlands, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. Longlands is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. Our area stretches from Longlands to London (about 9 miles away).
Older buildings in Longlands, near Christ Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal. Landlords near New Eltham station often time removal for when a property is empty. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 8 miles of Longlands. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Wherever your property is in DA15, DA14 and SE9, we can help with asbestos removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Main Road, Alder Road and Sidcup Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Longlands sits on or near the A211; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. We also carry out removal jobs in Foxbury (1 mile south), New Eltham (1 mile north-west), Chislehurst (1 mile south-west), Coldharbour (1 mile west) and Blackfen (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles north-west), City of Westminster (12 miles north-west), Marylebone (12 miles north-west), Kensington (13 miles west), St Pancras (11 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-west).
As a London location, Longlands is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Well-known places in the area include Queen Mary's Hospital (1 mile south-east) and Greenwich Castle (5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Longlands include Summer Hill and The Tarn.
- Local schools include Chislehurst School for Girls (0.8 miles south)
- Local pubs include Ye Olde Black Horse Inn (0.7 miles north-east)
Longlands: your questions answered
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Could my house in Longlands contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Longlands can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
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.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Can you help with a shop or office?
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.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Why people call us in Longlands
Some asbestos is higher risk than other kinds: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, so their removal is licensed.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Artex before plastering
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Floor tiles before a new floor
If you’re on or near the A211, tell us about parking and loading, as main roads can be restricted.
What your quote should include
- VAT, clearly stated
- How fibres will be kept down
- Whether the job needs notifying
- What paperwork you get
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- How easy it is to reach
- How much waste there is
- The quantity or area
- What the material is and its state
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- An overall view
- Approximate dimensions
- Visible markings
- The access route
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
What we do and do not cover
A few things to be aware of:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site