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Asbestos Removal Services in Merton, Greater London
Asbestos removal for Merton: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Asbestos found during building work
Asbestos removal near Merton
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Asbestos removal for Merton properties
We remove asbestos from homes, rented property and commercial buildings across Merton: cement sheets and roofs, flues, tanks, gutters, textured coatings and floor tiles. Each job follows HSE guidance, and the waste goes to a permitted site. Typical materials include cement soffits, cement roof sheets and flue pipes, and typical jobs are broken sheets in gardens and old flues.
Removal jobs around Merton often mean working in flats, back gardens and tight spaces, so access and parking are planned carefully. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Area
- Merton (SW19)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Merton
Other services in Merton
What’s included, and what isn’t
It’s worth knowing what asbestos removal does and does not cover:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Floor tiles and adhesive
What we deal with in Merton
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, although sound material can often stay.
In older properties, we often see:
- Old cold water tanks
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Artex before plastering
- Finds during refurbishment
In older properties in Merton, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Before you book anyone
- What category of work it is
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Suitable insurance for the work
What it might be made of
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so we unfix and lower it rather than breaking it.
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you manage or own a block in Merton, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Common questions in Merton
Can you work in Merton with London’s parking rules?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do older homes in Merton have asbestos?
If your home in Merton was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Where does the asbestos go?
It goes to a permitted site, properly packaged, with a registered carrier, with a consignment note for your records.
Do I need to move out?
It depends on the job: outdoor work rarely means leaving. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
What does removal cost?
It depends on the material, how much there is, its condition, access and disposal. We quote each job individually.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Afterwards
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you receive the waste paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- File the consignment note
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Don’ts
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Merton properties and asbestos removal
Merton is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We cover Merton as part of Greater London, whatever the size of the job. Merton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 7 miles away.
If you let property near Haydons Road station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. On busy roads like the A24, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it, as main roads can be restricted.
Wherever your property is in SW19, asbestos removal is available. From High Path, Pincott Road and Hayward Close or a nearby road, we can help. Main roads around Merton include the A24, so mention parking if the property is on one. For properties just outside Merton, we cover Merton Abbey (1 mile east), South Wimbledon (1 mile north-west), Colliers Wood (1 mile east), Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east) and Summerstown (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
As a London location, Merton 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 Wandle Industrial Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and St Leonard's (2.7 miles east). Open spaces near Merton include Henman Hill and Merton Park Green Walks.
- Local schools include Rutlish School (0.8 miles west) and Wimbledon School of Art (0.9 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Nelson Arms (under half a mile north-east)
Weighing up your options
Sealing or enclosing is sometimes possible, but the asbestos is still there and needs recording for future work. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
How we work
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, then keep the material damp throughout. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you. Late-December sunset in Merton is about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- 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
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
How to get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
Related guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site