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Asbestos Removal Services in Old Town, Greater London
Asbestos removal in Old Town: asbestos removal with waste paperwork, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Garage roof sheets
- Finds during refurbishment
Asbestos help in Old Town
Which option is right?
Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, rather than halting work when it’s found. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Why choose us
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Reports and results you can share
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Asbestos removal near Old Town
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, since the right method depends on what it is. Whether it’s Artex before plastering and old cold water tanks, we deal with gutters and downpipes, floor tiles and water tanks.
Removal jobs around Old Town often mean working in flats, back gardens and tight spaces, so access and parking are planned carefully. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Area
- Old Town (CR0, CR9, CR90)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Old Town properties and asbestos removal
Old Town is about 1 mile north-west of Croydon, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Old Town, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. Old Town is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
In older properties in Old Town, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first. For rentals close to West Croydon station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Wherever your property is in CR0, CR9 and CR90, we can help with asbestos removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Park Lane, Fell Road and Abbey Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Old Town. Neighbouring places we cover include Waddon (1 mile south-west), Broad Green (1 mile north), Beddington (1 mile west), Bandonhill (1 mile south-west) and Russell Hill (2 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (9 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (11 miles north) and Shoreditch (11 miles north).
As a London location, Old Town 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 Centrale Croydon (less than half a mile north-east) and Croydon University Hospital (1.2 miles north). The countryside around Old Town includes Roundshaw Downs and Duppas Hill.
- Schools near Old Town include St Andrew's CofE School (within half a mile south-west) and Rutherford School (1.4 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Gun Tavern (under half a mile north-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of Croydon (less than half a mile east)
Places near Old Town
What else we do in Old Town
What we deal with in Old Town
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: anything the work would disturb should be dealt with first.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Asbestos garages
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Textured coatings
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
In a school like The Minster Nursery and Infant School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Questions to ask before booking
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
How we price asbestos removal
Prices vary with:
- The category of work
- The quantity or area
- Waste quantity and disposal
- The survey scope
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- Cracks or breaks
- A picture of the whole area
- Approximate dimensions
- A clear close-up
Send us the address in Old Town, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will reply with a quote.
How we work
We unfix materials and take them out in whole pieces where we can, without breaking, dropping or power tools. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down. In winter, the light goes in Old Town by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
How to get a quote
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
After the job
If anything turns up during removal that wasn’t expected, we stop and tell you, because the plan may need to change.
Some practical advice:
- Share any survey or test results
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
Avoid these
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
What we do and don’t cover
It’s worth knowing what asbestos removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Making good is normally a separate job
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Water tanks
- Floor tiles and adhesive
Old Town: your questions answered
Do you cover Old Town and the area around West Croydon station?
Yes. West Croydon station is close to the centre of Old Town, and we cover the whole area.
Can you work in Old Town with London’s parking rules?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site