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Asbestos Removal for New Cross
Asbestos removal in New Cross: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Old cold water tanks
- Finds during refurbishment
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
Need asbestos removal in New Cross?
Asbestos removal near New Cross
Once the material is out, we clean up and bag or wrap the waste, and you get the waste paperwork. From old floor tiles and black adhesive and finds during refurbishment, we cover cement roof sheets, gutters and downpipes and floor tiles and more.
In London neighbourhoods like New Cross, 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.
- Where
- New Cross (SE8, SE14, SE4)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
Taking the boards down can be an alternative.
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, usually tightly bound.
What happens next
Unexpected finds are discussed with you before we carry on, because the plan may need to change.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Avoid these
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
New Cross: your questions answered
Do you work near New Cross station?
Yes, we cover New Cross, including the streets around New Cross station.
Do you work in New Cross despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
How do I get a quote?
Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we will arrange a visit.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises against removing asbestos yourself. Licensed materials must only be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Responsibilities for owners
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Weighing up your options
Should it come out? If the material is in good condition and won’t be disturbed, leaving it can be the safer and cheaper option; if it’s damaged or in the way of work, removal is usually right. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What you get
- No removal until we know what it is
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Clear written quotes
See our prices page and the cost guide.
Asbestos removal in New Cross: local notes
New Cross is about 3 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. We work across New Cross and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. New Cross is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
In older properties in New Cross, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal. For properties on main roads such as the A2209 and A2210, we plan parking and loading in advance, as main roads can be restricted.
This part of Greater London takes in SE8, SE14 and SE4, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. From Ivy Road, Mona Road and Avon Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Main roads around New Cross include the A2209 and A2210, so mention parking if the property is on one. Nearby, we also cover St Johns (1 mile east), Telegraph Hill (1 mile south-west), Deptford (1 mile north-east), Nunhead (1 mile south-west) and Lewisham (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (5 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles north-west).
New Cross 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.
Well-known places in the area include Miller General Hospital (0.6 miles north-east) and Fan Museum (1.2 miles north-east). The countryside around New Cross includes St. James's Park Lake and Tower Hill.
- Schools near New Cross include Addey and Stanhope School (within half a mile north-east) and Laban Centre (0.9 miles north-east)
- Places of worship nearby include St. Paul's (0.7 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include Wickham Arms (within half a mile south)
- Other local spots include Nunhead (0.9 miles west)
Doing it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Step by step
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and nobody else enters the work area. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you will receive afterwards. Outdoor removal in New Cross 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 the material if needed
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Getting ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
What else we do in New Cross
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Bitumen roof felt
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The quantity or area
- Material and condition
- Waste quantity and disposal
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- An idea of size
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Where we could park
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note