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Asbestos Removal Services in North Woolwich, Greater London
Found something that might be asbestos in North Woolwich? Our service covers safe asbestos removal and legal disposal, with clear advice at each step.
- Old waste on site
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Garage roofs and whole garages
Asbestos help in North Woolwich
Removing asbestos around North Woolwich
North Woolwich is about 1 mile north of Woolwich, in Greater London. North Woolwich is within our Greater London area, whatever the size of the job. North Woolwich is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. We work right across the region, from North Woolwich to London (about 7 miles away).
In older properties in North Woolwich, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first. For non-domestic buildings like Oasis Academy Silvertown, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Anywhere in SE18, E16 and E6, asbestos removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Drew Road, Tate Road and Pier Road; we cover every one. For properties just outside North Woolwich, we cover Cyprus (1 mile north), Royal Docks (1 mile north-west), Beckton (1 mile north-east), Silvertown (1 mile west) and Custom House (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (7 miles west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (8 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
North Woolwich 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.
A little further out are Gallions Reach Shopping Park (1.1 miles north-east) and East Ham (2.2 miles north). Open spaces near North Woolwich include Gilbert's Pit.
- Local schools include Drew Primary School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Mitre pub (0.5 miles south)
About our asbestos removal in North Woolwich
If your builder has found suspect material in North Woolwich, stop work in that area and keep people away. We will identify it and plan what happens next. Typical jobs include old waste on site and finds during refurbishment, including cement roof sheets, floor tiles and textured coatings.
Removal jobs around North Woolwich often mean working in flats, back gardens and tight spaces, so we plan parking, access and the route for the waste. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- North Woolwich (SE18, E16, E6)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Other services in North Woolwich
For businesses and landlords in North Woolwich
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in North Woolwich, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Prices and what affects them
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Material and condition
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The size of the job
- Parking and access charges
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- Damaged areas
- The parking area
- Approximate dimensions
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Your options compared
Should it come out? Sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why people choose us
- Across London and the South East
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Domestic and commercial work
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
See our prices page and the cost guide.
What we do and do not cover
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Making good is normally a separate job
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
A closer look at the materials
Floor tiles
Black bitumen adhesive may need treating separately.
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Common reasons for removal jobs in North Woolwich
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
Typical jobs in North Woolwich include:
- Asbestos garages
- Debris left from a previous job
- Loft water tanks
- Floor tiles before a new floor
If you let property near Woolwich Dockyard station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Comparing quotes
- What category of work it is
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Any exclusions
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
North Woolwich: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in North Woolwich homes?
If your home in North Woolwich was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you work in North Woolwich with London’s parking rules?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
Can I stay at home during removal?
For outdoor jobs, you can typically stay put. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
It depends on the material and the job. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed work; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Step by step
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, ready to go to a permitted site. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum. Late-December sunset in North Woolwich is about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Related guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note