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Asbestos Removal Services in Plaistow, Greater London
Looking for asbestos removal in Plaistow? We cover Plaistow and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Materials found mid-project
- Old waste on site
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For businesses and landlords in Plaistow
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Plaistow, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Asbestos removal in Plaistow
Asbestos removal in Plaistow covers homes, rental property and workplaces: cement sheets and roofs, flues, tanks, gutters, textured coatings and floor tiles. Each job follows HSE guidance, and the waste goes to a permitted site. Whether it’s old flues and garage roof sheets, we deal with cement roof sheets, water tanks and floor tiles and more.
In areas like Plaistow, outbuildings are often only reachable through a house or lane, which affects how the waste is carried out. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Where
- Plaistow (E13, E16, E6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Plaistow
Refurbishment and demolition are the most common reasons for removal: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
In older properties, we often see:
- Asbestos found during building work
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Garage roof sheets
For non-domestic buildings like Kaizen Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the job needs notifying
- The method and controls
- VAT, clearly stated
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Plaistow properties and asbestos removal
Plaistow is about 5 miles east of London, in Greater London. Plaistow is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Plaistow is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover.
On busy roads like the A1011, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it. Older buildings in Plaistow, near Memorial Community Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan.
We carry out removal jobs all over E13, E16 and E6. From Eve Road, Ivy Road and May Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. You’ll find Plaistow on the A1011, which makes it simple to get to. For properties just outside Plaistow, we cover Greengate (1 mile north-east), Canning Town (1 mile south), Upton Park (1 mile north-east), West Ham (1 mile north-west) and Upton (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (5 miles west), City of Westminster (8 miles west), Marylebone (7 miles west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (6 miles west) and Shoreditch (4 miles west).
As a London location, Plaistow is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include Greenwich Castle (3.4 miles south) and Stratford Centre (1.6 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
- Schools near Plaistow include Newham Sixth Form College (less than half a mile south-east) and The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children (under half a mile east)
- Local pubs include The Earl Of Derby Public House (less than half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include East Ham (1.4 miles north-east)
How we work
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first. Outdoor removal in Plaistow is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Start with photos, the postcode and any existing reports
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- Everything is cleaned up, and the waste paperwork follows
Before we arrive
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Choosing the right option
Be wary of a price that seems too low: proper controls, protective equipment, a registered waste carrier and disposal cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What you get
- No removal until we know what it is
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Covering London and the South East
- Accredited laboratory results
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
Can I do it myself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Your questions about asbestos removal in Plaistow
Do older homes in Plaistow have asbestos?
Any home in Plaistow built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work in Plaistow despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises against removing asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials need a licensed contractor.
Can I stay at home during removal?
That depends: outdoor work rarely means leaving. For indoor work, the area is closed off and kept clear until we’ve finished.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Limits to be aware of
We are upfront about what’s included:
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
What we deal with
- Artex and textured coatings
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
Materials, one by one
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, which is typically well bound.
Textured coatings
Sometimes it’s simpler to take the ceiling boards down whole.
Places near Plaistow
After we’ve finished in Plaistow
If other asbestos remains in the building, it should still be recorded and managed, for anyone working there later.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Share any survey or test results
What to avoid
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site