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Asbestos Removal for North Harrow
Any pre-2000 building in North Harrow may contain asbestos. Our asbestos removal service covers asbestos removal with waste paperwork.
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Asbestos removal near North Harrow
Weighing up your options
Sealing or enclosing is sometimes possible, but it remains in place and has to be recorded. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why us?
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Houses, flats and business premises
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
About our asbestos removal in North Harrow
Removal is not always the answer. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we will say so. Common materials are water tanks, flue pipes and cement soffits, and people typically contact us about vinyl and thermoplastic tiles and old cold water tanks.
In London neighbourhoods like North Harrow, garages and outbuildings are often reached through the house or a rear lane, so we plan how to get the waste out. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- North Harrow (HA2, HA1, HA5)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
What drives the price:
- The type of material and its condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access to the area
- Disposal costs
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- The parking area
- A rough size or measurement
- Cracks or breaks
- Labels, if any
Include any existing survey or test when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Duty holders and landlords in North Harrow
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
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.
Removal jobs in North Harrow
North Harrow is about 1 mile north-west of Harrow, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in North Harrow contact us for removal jobs about all kinds of jobs. North Harrow is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 13 miles away.
In a school like Longfield Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Older buildings in North Harrow, near Church of St Alban or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan.
This part of Greater London takes in HA2, HA1 and HA5, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on The Avenue, Pinner Road and Durham Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Other places close to North Harrow we cover include Rayners Lane (1 mile south-west), Harrow (1 mile south-east), Roxbourne (1 mile south-west), Eastcote (1 mile west) and Greenhill (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also work in London (13 miles south-east), City of Westminster (10 miles south-east), Marylebone (10 miles south-east), Kensington (9 miles south-east), St Pancras (11 miles east) and Shoreditch (13 miles east).
As a London location, North Harrow is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are St. George's Shopping Centre (1 mile east) and Hilfield Castle (5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Northala Fields and Islip Manor Meadows.
- Local schools include Nower Hill High School (0.5 miles north) and Heathfield School (1.1 miles west)
- Pubs nearby include Rayners pub (0.5 miles south-west)
North Harrow questions
Could my house in North Harrow contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover North Harrow and the area around Harrow-on-the-Hill station?
Yes. Harrow-on-the-Hill station is about 1.2 miles east of North Harrow, and we cover both.
Can I stay at home during removal?
Outdoor work rarely affects you indoors. Indoor work areas are sealed off and kept clear while the work is done.
Do you test before removing asbestos in North Harrow?
Yes, unless it’s already been tested. The removal method depends on the material.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Materials, one by one
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
Floor tiles
Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles are lifted whole where possible with hand tools and wetting, never with power tools.
What else we do in North Harrow
Common reasons for removal jobs in North Harrow
Not all asbestos materials are equal: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, which is why that work is licensed.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Textured coatings
- Asbestos found during building work
- Debris left from a previous job
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
If you let property near Harrow-on-the-Hill station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Before you book anyone
- The method and controls
- Any exclusions
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
What’s included, and what isn’t
Before booking, note that:
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Bitumen roof felt
The process
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards. Outdoor removal in North Harrow is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
After the job
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
Keeping things safe:
- Let us know where we can park
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Share any survey or test results
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
What to avoid
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site