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Asbestos Removal for Peckham
Asbestos removal in Peckham and across Greater London: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Finds during refurbishment
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Cement water tanks in lofts
Asbestos removal for Peckham
Typical removal jobs in Peckham
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, although sound material can often stay.
In older properties, we often see:
- Artex before plastering
- Cement flues and gutters
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
For rentals close to Queens Road Peckham station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Comparing quotes
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Any exclusions
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
How asbestos removal works in Peckham
Removal isn’t always the answer. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we will say so. We often deal with water tanks, cement roof sheets and textured coatings, and people usually contact us about materials found mid-project and vinyl and thermoplastic tiles.
In towns and villages like Peckham, outbuildings are often only reachable through a house or lane, so we plan how to get the waste out. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Area
- Peckham (SE15, SE14, SE5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Peckham: your questions answered
Can you work in Peckham with London’s parking rules?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
Do you work near Queens Road Peckham station?
Yes. Queens Road Peckham station is close to the centre of Peckham, and we cover the whole area.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Yes, if it hasn’t been tested: the method depends on what the material is.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
What does removal cost?
Material, amount, condition, access and waste all affect the price. Every job gets a written quote.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials must only be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
DIY and asbestos
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
After the job
If other asbestos remains in the building, it should still be recorded and managed, for anyone working there later.
A few practical points:
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Tell us about parking and access
Don’ts
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
What it might be made of
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so we unfix and lower it rather than breaking it.
What’s included, and what is not
Worth knowing before booking:
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Making good is normally a separate job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Bitumen roof felt
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
Towns and villages near Peckham
Weighing up your options
What kind of work is it? It depends on what the material is and what’s being done. See our guide to the three categories. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Why people choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
See our prices page or our cost guide.
Step by step
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area, and we talk you through what was done. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening. We plan outdoor jobs in Peckham to finish before dark: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- 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
- We quote in writing, including the waste
- We set up, keep the material damp and take it out whole where we can
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Peckham properties and asbestos removal
Peckham is about 2 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. In Peckham, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Peckham is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
In older buildings across Peckham, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal. In a school like John Donne Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
For removal jobs in SE15, SE14 and SE5, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on Rye Lane, Relf Road and Mona Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Main roads around Peckham include the A2215; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Close by, we cover Nunhead (1 mile south-east), Telegraph Hill (1 mile south-east), South Bermondsey (1 mile north), Surrey Canal (1 mile north-east) and East Dulwich (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (4 miles north) and Walthamstow (8 miles north).
As a London location, Peckham 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 Southwark Adult Education Institute (under half a mile east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north). The countryside around Peckham includes St. James's Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
- Nearby schools include The St Thomas the Apostle College (less than half a mile east) and Southwark Free School (0.7 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Kentish Drovers pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Nunhead (less than half a mile south-east)
Duty holders and landlords in Peckham
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site