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Asbestos Removal in Old Oak Common
Found something that might be asbestos in Old Oak Common? Our service covers planned asbestos removal and legal disposal, with clear advice at each step.
- Loft water tanks
- Debris left from a previous job
- Artex before plastering
Asbestos removal in Old Oak Common
How asbestos removal works in Old Oak Common
Removal is not always the answer. If it’s sound and not in the way, it may be better left, and we will tell you honestly when that’s the case. People often contact us about old cold water tanks and Artex ceilings before renovation, including textured coatings, cement roof sheets and cement soffits.
In London neighbourhoods like Old Oak Common, garages and outbuildings are often reached through the house or a rear lane, so we plan how to get the waste out. Every job comes with paperwork, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Location
- Old Oak Common (NW10, W3, NW26)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Your options compared
Be wary of a price that seems too low: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why choose us
- Records for your files
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Across London and the South East
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
Places near Old Oak Common
What else we do in Old Oak Common
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
Removing asbestos around Old Oak Common
Old Oak Common is about 1 mile south of Harlesden, in Greater London. Properties in Old Oak Common range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover 764 places in Greater London. Our area stretches from Old Oak Common to London (7 miles away).
Landlords near Willesden Junction station often time removal for when a property is empty. In older properties in Old Oak Common, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal.
We handle removal jobs in every part of NW10, W3 and NW26 and the streets around it. That could mean a property on Atlas Road, Tubbs Road and Waldo Road. Nearby, we also cover College Park (1 mile north-east), Harlesden (1 mile north), Kensal Green (1 mile east), Park Royal (1 mile west) and North Kensington (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles east), City of Westminster (4 miles east), Marylebone (4 miles east), Kensington (3 miles south-east), St Pancras (6 miles east) and Shoreditch (7 miles east).
As a London location, Old Oak Common is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Well-known places in the area include Middlesex (1.4 miles north-west) and Westfield London (1.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Old Oak Common include Hanger Hill Wood and Campden Hill.
- Schools near Old Oak Common include St Claudine's Catholic School for Girls (0.8 miles north) and Star Chamber Academy (1.4 miles south)
- Local pubs include Green Man Public House (0.7 miles north)
- Local facilities include Library for Iranian Studies (1.8 miles south-west)
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much there is
- What the material is and its state
- Parking and access charges
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- Labels, if any
- Approximate dimensions
- Street parking nearby
- A clear close-up
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Typical removal jobs in Old Oak Common
Sometimes damage forces the issue, especially if broken material is lying around.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
In a school like Old Oak Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Before you book anyone
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Which areas and materials are covered
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether the job needs notifying
How it works
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, ready to go to a permitted site. On the day, we check the area and talk you through the plan first. In winter, the light goes in Old Oak Common by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details.
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Common questions in Old Oak Common
Do you work near Willesden Junction station?
Yes, we cover Old Oak Common, including the streets around Willesden Junction station.
Do you work in Old Oak Common despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do you work in Old Oak Common?
We do: our area includes Old Oak Common and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we will quote.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Unless it’s already been identified, yes: the method depends on what the material is.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins can’t take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
It doesn’t 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.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Afterwards
If other asbestos remains in the building, it should still be recorded and managed, so future trades know about it.
Some practical advice:
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- File the consignment note
Don’ts
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
For businesses and landlords in Old Oak Common
If your business premises in Old Oak Common were built before 2000, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site