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Asbestos Removal Services in New Barnet, Greater London
Buildings in New Barnet built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer planned asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Artex before plastering
- Cement flues and gutters
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos removal in New Barnet
Questions from New Barnet
Do you work in New Barnet despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Could my house in New Barnet contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in New Barnet may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Where does the asbestos go?
It’s double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, with a consignment note for your records.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking won’t tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Asbestos removal near New Barnet
Every removal job in New Barnet is planned first: we work out the method, the controls, the waste and whether the work must be notified, before anyone starts. Whether it’s debris left from a previous job and asbestos found during building work, we cover gutters and downpipes, flue pipes and cement soffits.
In London neighbourhoods like New Barnet, garages and outbuildings are often reached through the house or a rear lane, which affects how the waste is carried out. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- New Barnet (EN5, EN4, N20)
- County
- Greater London
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
If you run a business from older premises in New Barnet, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in New Barnet must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
New Barnet properties and asbestos removal
New Barnet is about 1 mile east of Barnet, in Greater London. In New Barnet, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 11 miles away.
If you let property near New Barnet station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. Older buildings in New Barnet, near Holy Trinity Lyonsdown or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so materials are identified first.
Removal jobs anywhere in EN5, EN4 and N20 start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as York Road, Park Road and Henry Road, wherever it is in New Barnet. Neighbouring places we cover include Barnet (1 mile west), Cockfosters (1 mile north-east), East Barnet (1 mile south-east), Underhill (1 mile west) and Whetstone (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as London (11 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
New Barnet is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2 miles south) and East Barnet Urban District (less than half a mile east). Within reach you will find Greenhill Gardens and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near New Barnet include East Barnet School (0.7 miles east) and Trent School Cockfosters (0.9 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Alexandra pub (within half a mile north-east)
Nearby places to New Barnet
Weighing up your options
Should it come out? Sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
How we work in New Barnet
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Covering London and the South East
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
How we work
Unexpected materials mean we pause and discuss, rather than carrying on regardless. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start. In winter, the light goes in New Barnet by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- 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
Getting ready
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Looking after things afterwards
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is generally a separate job, so plan it before the removal date.
Some practical advice:
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- File the consignment note
- Tell us about any previous survey
Things not to do
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
- What the material is and its state
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Cracks or breaks
- The parking area
- Labels, if any
- The access route
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
Common reasons for removal jobs in New Barnet
Old materials break down over time: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is often when people decide to remove them.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Finds during refurbishment
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
For non-domestic buildings like St Mary's CofE Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- How fibres will be kept down
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The documents you’ll receive
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site