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Asbestos Removal Services in Northwood, Greater London
Found something that might be asbestos in Northwood? We provide safe asbestos removal and legal disposal, explained in plain English.
- Old waste on site
- Textured coatings
- Finds during refurbishment
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Asbestos removal for Northwood properties
In homes, in Northwood as elsewhere, the usual materials are cement products, textured coatings and floor tiles. HSE treats work on these as non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed in most cases, which still means proper controls. Typical materials include floor tiles, cement roof sheets and water tanks, and people usually contact us about garage roofs and whole garages and textured coatings.
In Northwood, removal often involves flats, small gardens and limited access, so access and parking are planned carefully. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Where
- Northwood (HA6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and keep everyone else out of the work area. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next. In winter, the light goes in Northwood by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Helpful guides
Also in Northwood
Which option is right?
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? The material and the job decide. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
How we work in Northwood
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
How we price asbestos removal
Prices vary with:
- The quantity or area
- The survey scope
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access to the area
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- A picture of the whole area
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Labels, if any
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Northwood properties and asbestos removal
Northwood is in Greater London. Northwood is within our Greater London area, whatever the size of the job. We work in 764 places in Greater London. Our area stretches from Northwood to London (16 miles away).
In older properties in Northwood, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan. At a school such as Frithwood Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
We carry out removal jobs all over the HA6 postcode area. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Little Stream Close and Sandy Lodge Way, wherever it is in Northwood. Close by, we cover Eastbury (1 mile north-east), Moor Park (1 mile north-west) and Holywell (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (14 miles south-east), Marylebone (14 miles south-east), Kensington (12 miles south-east), St Pancras (14 miles south-east), Hampstead (11 miles south-east) and Ruislip (3 miles south).
As a London location, Northwood is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include Harlequin Centre (2.9 miles north-east) and Heath Robinson Museum (2.2 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Dews Farm Sand Pits and Tumbling Bay.
- Schools near Northwood include London School of Theology (0.5 miles south-west) and Heathrow Aviation Engineering UTC (1.1 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Gate Public House (0.8 miles west)
Responsibilities for owners
If you run a business from older premises in Northwood, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Your questions about asbestos removal in Northwood
Could my house in Northwood contain asbestos?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Northwood and the area around Carpenders Park station?
Yes, we cover Northwood and the area towards Carpenders Park station, about 1.7 miles north-east.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay. Keep a record and check its condition.
Where does the asbestos go?
It’s sealed, labelled and taken to a permitted site, and you receive the consignment note.
Looking after things afterwards
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
After we’ve finished:
- Book the replacement before removal
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about any previous survey
Things not to do
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles
Black bitumen adhesive may need treating separately.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Soffits (cement)
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site