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Asbestos Removal for Oakwood
Asbestos removal in Oakwood: removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Cement flues and gutters
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
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Asbestos removal in Oakwood: local notes
Oakwood is about 2 miles west of Enfield, in Greater London. We cover Oakwood as part of Greater London, for removal jobs of every size. Oakwood is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. We work right across the region, from Oakwood to London (10 miles away).
In a school like Wolfson Hillel Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. In older buildings across Oakwood, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Anywhere in N14, N21 and EN2, we can help with asbestos removal. Local streets include Ivy Road, Green Road and Chase Road; we cover every one. Nearby, we also cover World's End (1 mile east), Osidge (1 mile south-west), Southgate (1 mile south), Grange Park (1 mile east) and East Barnet (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include London (10 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (8 miles south) and Shoreditch (8 miles south).
As a London location, Oakwood 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 East Barnet Urban District (1.4 miles west) and Chase Farm Hospital (1.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Oakwood includes Oakleigh Park Rail Cutting and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include Southgate School (0.6 miles north-west) and Southgate School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you will find The New Crown pub (0.7 miles south)
Asbestos removal in Oakwood
Found asbestos during building work in Oakwood? Stop work in that area and keep people away. We can test it and, if needed, plan its removal. From materials found mid-project and cement water tanks in lofts, we deal with cement roof sheets, floor tiles and cement soffits.
Removal jobs around Oakwood often mean working in flats, back gardens and tight spaces, so access and parking are planned carefully. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Oakwood (N14, N21, EN2)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- The size of the job
- Material and condition
- How many samples are needed
- Disposal costs
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Visible markings
- The access route
- A photo of the whole area
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with power tools.
The process
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and nobody else enters the work area. The work area is kept clear while we’re working. Outdoor removal in Oakwood is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Dig out previous surveys
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Getting a price
Every job is quoted in writing. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details.
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Duty holders and landlords in Oakwood
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
Towns and villages near Oakwood
What else we do in Oakwood
Typical removal jobs in Oakwood
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so pre-2000 buildings across Greater London may contain it.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Cement flues and gutters
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Broken sheets in gardens
For rentals close to Winchmore Hill station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Questions to ask before booking
- The documents you’ll receive
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Any exclusions
The scope of asbestos removal
Before booking, note that:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Making good is normally a separate job
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Garage and shed roofs
- Bitumen roof felt
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
What happens next
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it in advance.
Some practical advice:
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Book the replacement before removal
- Share any survey or test results
Don’ts
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, 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.
Common questions in Oakwood
Do you cover Oakwood and the area around Winchmore Hill station?
Yes. Winchmore Hill station is about 1.3 miles south-east of Oakwood, and we cover both.
Do older homes in Oakwood have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Oakwood can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Oakwood?
If it hasn’t been identified, yes. The removal method depends on the material.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Where does the asbestos go?
It’s sealed, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, and you receive the consignment note.
Do you cover Oakwood?
Yes, we do: Oakwood is within the area we cover in Greater London. Share the postcode and a short description and we will quote.
How can I get a price?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note