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Asbestos Removal Services in Old Coulsdon, Greater London
Asbestos removal in Old Coulsdon: planned asbestos removal and legal disposal, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Old flues
- Textured coatings
- Floor tiles before a new floor
Need asbestos removal in Old Coulsdon?
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
How asbestos removal works in Old Coulsdon
Once the material is out, we clean up and bag or wrap the waste, with a consignment note for your records. Typical jobs include Artex ceilings before renovation and sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos, including flue pipes, cement soffits and cement roof sheets.
In London neighbourhoods like Old Coulsdon, garages and outbuildings are often reached through the house or a rear lane, which affects how the waste is carried out. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Old Coulsdon (CR5, CR3, CR8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
FAQs for Old Coulsdon
Can you work in Old Coulsdon with London’s parking rules?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
Do you cover Old Coulsdon and the area around Coulsdon South station?
Yes. Coulsdon South station is about 1.4 miles north-west of Old Coulsdon, and we cover both.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
Can asbestos be left in place?
Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
How do I get a quote?
Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
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.
Can I stay at home during removal?
Outdoor work rarely affects you indoors. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and do not sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
Step by step
At the end, the work area is cleaned with suitable methods and checked. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next. Late-December sunset in Old Coulsdon 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
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Typical removal jobs in Old Coulsdon
Sometimes damage forces the issue, especially if broken material is lying around.
Typical jobs in Old Coulsdon include:
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Finds during refurbishment
- Cement water tanks in lofts
In a school like Keston Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
What to look for in a quote
- What category of work it is
- Suitable insurance for the work
- VAT, clearly stated
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Nearby places to Old Coulsdon
Other services in Old Coulsdon
What affects the price in Old Coulsdon
What changes the cost:
- The size of the job
- Travel and parking
- The type of material and its condition
- How easy it is to reach
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Where we could park
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Send us the address in Old Coulsdon, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Old Coulsdon properties and asbestos removal
Old Coulsdon is about 1 mile south-east of Coulsdon, in Greater London. Properties in Old Coulsdon range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Old Coulsdon to London (about 14 miles away).
Landlords near Coulsdon South station often time removal for when a property is empty. In older buildings across Old Coulsdon, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal.
Wherever your property is in CR5, CR3 and CR8, asbestos removal is available. Whether your property is on Ellis Road, Tollers Lane and Court Avenue or a nearby road, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Coulsdon (1 mile north-west), Chipstead (2 miles west), Purley (2 miles north), Woodcote (2 miles north-west) and Woodmansterne (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (14 miles north), City of Westminster (15 miles north), Marylebone (15 miles north), Kensington (14 miles north), Whitechapel (15 miles north) and Brompton (14 miles north).
Old Coulsdon 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.
Nearby you’ll also find East Surrey Museum (2 miles south-east) and St Lawrence's Hospital (1.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Nore Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Schools near Old Coulsdon include Oasis Academy Coulsdon (less than half a mile south-east) and Sunnydown School (1.4 miles east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Tudor Rose pub (under half a mile north-west)
What happens next
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is usually a separate job, so plan it before the removal date.
After we’ve finished:
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Share any survey or test results
- File the consignment note
Things not to do
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site