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Asbestos Removal for North Cray
Looking for asbestos removal in North Cray? We work across North Cray and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Old waste on site
- Artex before plastering
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
Asbestos removal for North Cray
What affects the price in North Cray
The price of asbestos removal depends mainly on:
- How much there is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Parking and access charges
- How much waste there is
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- The access route
- An overall view
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Street parking nearby
Every job is quoted in writing. Just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
How asbestos removal works in North Cray
Once the material is out, we clean up and bag or wrap the waste, and you get the waste paperwork. From debris left from a previous job and vinyl and thermoplastic tiles, we deal with water tanks, floor tiles and cement roof sheets and more.
In London neighbourhoods like North Cray, garages and outbuildings are often reached through the house or a rear lane, so we plan how to get the waste out. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- North Cray (DA14)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Removing asbestos around North Cray
North Cray is about 2 miles east of Sidcup, in Greater London. North Cray is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
Landlords near Albany Park station often time removal for when a property is empty. Older buildings in North Cray, near Parish Church of St James or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we identify materials before planning removal. Parts of the Kent Downs National Landscape are within about 8 miles of North Cray. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
Removal jobs anywhere in DA14 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on Water Lane, North Cray Road and Leafield Lane or a nearby road, we can help. Nearby, we also cover Bexley (1 mile north), Coldblow (1 mile north-east), Ruxley (1 mile south), Blendon (1 mile north-west) and Joyden's Wood (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-west).
North Cray 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.
Other landmarks nearby include Broadway Shopping Centre (1.7 miles north) and Bexley Hospital (1.8 miles north). The countryside around North Cray includes Wansunt Pit and Summer Hill.
- Local schools include Cleeve Park School (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Cross pub (less than half a mile south)
For businesses and landlords in North Cray
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in North Cray must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
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North Cray: your questions answered
Do you work near Albany Park station?
Yes, we cover North Cray and the area towards Albany Park station, about 0.6 miles north-west.
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically are not licensed.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Common reasons for removal jobs in North Cray
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so buildings across Greater London built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
These are some of the things we deal with in North Cray:
- Textured coatings
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Garage roof sheets
- Old cold water tanks
For non-domestic buildings like Royal Park Primary Academy, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Comparing quotes
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Taking the boards down can be an alternative.
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with power tools.
How we work
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, rather than carrying on regardless. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum. Outdoor removal in North Cray is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
Getting ready
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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After we have finished in North Cray
Any asbestos left elsewhere should stay on record, for anyone working there later.
Once we are done:
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Book the replacement before removal
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Don’ts
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of, and ask for the consignment note.
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site