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Asbestos Removal for North Ockendon
Asbestos removal in North Ockendon: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Asbestos found during building work
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Textured coatings
Need asbestos removal in North Ockendon?
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
How asbestos removal works in North Ockendon
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, and has to be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. We will explain what applies to your job in North Ockendon. Whether it’s outbuildings with cement roofs and old cold water tanks, we deal with cement roof sheets, cement soffits and textured coatings.
In towns and villages like North Ockendon, outbuildings are often only reachable through a house or lane, which affects how the waste is carried out. We only recommend work that’s needed.
- Area
- North Ockendon (RM14)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What affects the price in North Ockendon
Our quotes take into account:
- Travel and parking
- How much there is
- The type of material and its condition
- How easy it is to reach
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- A rough size or measurement
- A clear close-up
- Cracks or breaks
- A photo of the whole area
You’ll get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
What we deal with in North Ockendon
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
Get advice if you’re dealing with any of these:
- Loft water tanks
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
In older properties in North Ockendon, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first.
What to look for in a quote
- Any exclusions
- Whether VAT is included
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
What happens
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, then keep the material damp throughout. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere. Late-December sunset in North Ockendon is about 3:50pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We book the work and notify if required
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Dig out previous surveys
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Options to consider in North Ockendon
Very cheap quotes can be a warning sign: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Across London and the South East
- Identify first, remove only when needed
See our prices page and our cost guide.
After the job
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Share any survey or test results
- Book the replacement before removal
- Photos of the material and the route in help
Things not to do
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Removing asbestos around North Ockendon
North Ockendon is about 3 miles east of Hornchurch, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in North Ockendon, tell us the postcode and what you need. We work in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 17 miles away.
At a school such as The James Oglethorpe Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. If you let property near Ockendon station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
For removal jobs in RM14, just send the postcode and a few photos. We also carry out removal jobs in Puddle Dock (1 mile north), Cranham (2 miles north-west), Upminster (2 miles north-west), Upminster Bridge (2 miles north-west) and Hacton (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Walthamstow (14 miles west), Whitechapel (15 miles west), Orpington (14 miles south-west), Plaistow (11 miles west), Leyton (13 miles west) and New Cross (15 miles west).
North Ockendon is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Upminster Tithe Barn Museum of Nostalgia (2.1 miles north-west) and St George's Hospital (3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Cranham Marsh.
- Nearby schools include Eastbrook School (1.5 miles north-west)
A closer look at the materials
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
Questions from North Ockendon
Do you work in North Ockendon despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
Do you work near Ockendon station?
Yes, we cover North Ockendon and the area towards Ockendon station, about 1.5 miles south.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Towns and villages near North Ockendon
What else we do in North Ockendon
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site