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Asbestos Removal Services in Richmond upon Thames, Greater London
Worried about asbestos in Richmond upon Thames? Our service covers asbestos removal with waste paperwork, with clear advice at each step.
- Artex before plastering
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
Asbestos help in Richmond upon Thames
After we’ve finished in Richmond upon Thames
Replacement work is normally separate, so plan it in advance.
Going forward:
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Let us know where we can park
What to avoid
Don’t start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Asbestos removal in Richmond upon Thames
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, because the method depends on the material. Common materials are cement roof sheets, floor tiles and flue pipes, and people normally contact us about old flues and broken sheets in gardens.
Removal jobs around Richmond upon Thames often mean working in flats, back gardens and tight spaces, so access and parking are planned carefully. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Richmond upon Thames (TW9, TW10, SW14, TW1)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Richmond upon Thames, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Choosing the right option
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? The material and the job decide. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Why people choose us
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Accredited laboratory results
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
How we work
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and keep everyone else out of the work area. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next. We plan outdoor jobs in Richmond upon Thames to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We work out what category the work falls into
- We book the work and notify if required
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Mention any damage before we arrive
Get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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Removal jobs in Richmond upon Thames
Richmond upon Thames is about 3 miles south of Ealing, in Greater London. If your removal job is in Richmond upon Thames, let us know about access. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
If you’re on or near the B321 and B322, tell us about parking and loading. In a school like Marshgate Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Anywhere in TW9, TW10, SW14 and TW1, asbestos removal is available. Whether your property is on Church Road, King George Square and Topiary Square or a nearby road, we can help. Richmond upon Thames is on the B321 and B322, which makes it simple to get to. Close by, we cover North Sheen (1 mile north-east), East Sheen (1 mile east), Mortlake (1 mile east), Kew (2 miles north-east) and Strand-on-the-Green (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
Richmond upon Thames is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include Eel Pie Island Museum (1.5 miles south-west) and West Middlesex University Hospital (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Richmond upon Thames include Duke's Hollow and Richmond Hill.
- Nearby schools include Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School (under half a mile south-east) and Kneller Hall Junior School (within half a mile north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The White Horse Richmond pub (under half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Heston and Isleworth (2.4 miles west)
Common reasons for removal jobs in Richmond upon Thames
Old materials break down over time: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is when removal comes up.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Textured coatings
- Asbestos found during building work
In older buildings across Richmond upon Thames, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first.
Before you book anyone
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Whether the job needs notifying
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
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What else we do in Richmond upon Thames
FAQs for Richmond upon Thames
Do you work near Richmond station?
Yes, we cover Richmond upon Thames, including the streets around Richmond station.
Can you work in Richmond upon Thames with London’s parking rules?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Richmond upon Thames?
If it hasn’t been identified, yes. The removal method depends on the material.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
What does removal cost?
There’s no fixed price: it depends on the material, quantity, condition, access and disposal.
Is DIY asbestos removal allowed?
HSE advises the public not to try, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
How we price asbestos removal
Our quotes take into account:
- What the material is and its state
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How easy it is to reach
The cost of asbestos removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- A picture of the whole area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Where we could park
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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