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Asbestos Removal Services in Northumberland Heath, Greater London
Asbestos removal in Northumberland Heath and across Greater London: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal, with written paperwork.
- Textured coatings
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Debris left from a previous job
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Step by step
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing. In winter, the light goes in Northumberland Heath by about 3:50pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Dig out previous surveys
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
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How asbestos removal works in Northumberland Heath
We keep materials damp, remove them whole where possible and never use power tools on them, to keep fibre release as low as possible. Whether it’s materials found mid-project and broken sheets in gardens, we cover flue pipes, gutters and downpipes and cement soffits.
Removal jobs around Northumberland Heath often mean working in flats, back gardens and tight spaces, so access and parking are planned carefully. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Northumberland Heath (DA8, DA7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Duty holders and landlords in Northumberland Heath
If you run a business from older premises in Northumberland Heath, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Choosing the right option
Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but it remains in place and has to be recorded. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
How we work in Northumberland Heath
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Accredited laboratory results
- Identify first, remove only when needed
See how we quote and published price ranges.
What we do and don’t cover
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
After we’ve finished in Northumberland Heath
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
Going forward:
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Avoid these
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Asbestos removal in Northumberland Heath: local notes
Northumberland Heath is about 3 miles north-west of Dartford, in Greater London. For removal jobs in Northumberland Heath, tell us about parking and access. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 11 miles away.
If you let property near Barnehurst station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. In older properties in Northumberland Heath, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Anywhere in DA8 and DA7, asbestos removal is available. Streets in the area include Mill Road, Penda Road and Chalk Road, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. For properties just outside Northumberland Heath, we cover Bexley Riverside (1 mile south-east), Erith (1 mile north), Barnehurst (1 mile south), Belvedere (1 mile north-west) and Lessness Heath (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover London (11 miles west), City of Westminster (14 miles west), Marylebone (14 miles west), St Pancras (13 miles west), Shoreditch (11 miles west) and Walthamstow (11 miles north-west).
As a London location, Northumberland Heath is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Erith and District Hospital (less than half a mile north) and Broadway Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-west). The countryside around Northumberland Heath includes Crossness Nature Reserve.
- Local schools include Barnehurst Infant School (under half a mile south-west) and Trinity School (0.9 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Royal Oak pub (within half a mile west)
- Local facilities include Colyers (less than half a mile south-east)
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How easy it is to reach
- The quantity or area
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
To help us quote quickly, send:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An idea of size
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Labels, if any
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What we deal with in Northumberland Heath
Some asbestos is higher risk than other kinds: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, so their removal is licensed.
These come up again and again:
- Old flues
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Finds during refurbishment
At a school such as King Henry School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Before booking anyone
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether VAT is included
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What isn’t included
Northumberland Heath questions
Could my house in Northumberland Heath contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Northumberland Heath can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work in Northumberland Heath despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
It does not always have to come out: material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Do you work in Northumberland Heath?
Yes, Northumberland Heath is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note