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Asbestos Removal Services in Maypole, Greater London
Need asbestos removal in Maypole? We work across Maypole and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Old waste on site
- Old flues
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About our asbestos removal in Maypole
We keep materials damp, remove them whole where possible and never use power tools on them, to keep fibre release as low as possible. Typical materials include gutters and downpipes, floor tiles and cement roof sheets, and people normally contact us about old sheds and coal bunkers and asbestos garages.
In Maypole, removal often involves flats, small gardens and limited access, so access and parking are planned carefully. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Maypole (BR6)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, without breaking, dropping or power tools. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards. Outdoor removal in Maypole is planned to finish in daylight: 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
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
How to get a quote
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we will recommend the right option.
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Materials we deal with
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with sanders or grinders.
Choosing the right option
Sealing or enclosing is sometimes possible, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why people choose us
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See how we quote and the cost guide.
FAQs for Maypole
Do you cover Maypole and the area around Knockholt station?
Yes, we cover Maypole and the area towards Knockholt station, about 0.7 miles south-west.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. To do that, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
More for properties in Maypole
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not 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.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Removal jobs in Maypole
Maypole is about 3 miles south-east of Orpington, in Greater London. Maypole has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 14 miles away.
In older properties in Maypole, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan. For rentals close to Knockholt station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. Maypole is within about 3 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
For removal jobs in BR6, just send the postcode and a few photos. Your property could be on Jubilee Road, Hollybush Lane and Maypole Road, wherever it is in Maypole. Other places close to Maypole we cover include Bopeep (1 mile south), Well Hill (1 mile east), Chelsfield (1 mile north-west), Badgers Mount (1 mile south) and Goddington (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (14 miles north-west), Shoreditch (15 miles north-west), Whitechapel (14 miles north-west), Stockwell (14 miles north-west), Orpington (3 miles north-west) and Plaistow (13 miles north-west).
Maypole 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.
Other landmarks nearby include Lullingstone Castle (2.4 miles east) and Orpington Hospital (2 miles west). The countryside around Maypole includes The Warren and Summer Hill.
- Nearby schools include Harris Academy Orpington (1.8 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Bo-Peep pub (less than half a mile south)
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- 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
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
Looking after things afterwards
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is usually a separate job, so plan it before the removal date.
Some practical advice:
- Tell us about parking and access
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Things not to do
Don’t jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Typical removal jobs in Maypole
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Greater London may contain it.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Asbestos garages
- Debris left from a previous job
For non-domestic buildings like Chelsfield Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Before booking anyone
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- How fibres will be kept down
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site