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Asbestos Removal for Riddlesdown
Worried about asbestos in Riddlesdown? Our service covers asbestos removal with waste paperwork, with clear advice at each step.
- Asbestos garages
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Textured coatings
Asbestos removal for Riddlesdown
Where asbestos turns up
Old materials break down over time: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is when removal comes up.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Materials found mid-project
- Loft water tanks
For non-domestic buildings like Harris Primary Academy Kenley, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Whether VAT is included
Asbestos removal near Riddlesdown
Found asbestos during building work in Riddlesdown? Stop work in that area and keep people away. We can test it and, if needed, plan its removal. We often deal with cement soffits, cement roof sheets and water tanks, and typical jobs are vinyl and thermoplastic tiles and finds during refurbishment.
In Riddlesdown, removal often involves flats, small gardens and limited access, so we plan parking, access and the route for the waste. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Area
- Riddlesdown (CR8, CR2)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Removing asbestos around Riddlesdown
Riddlesdown is about 1 mile east of Purley, in Greater London. Riddlesdown is within our Greater London area, whatever the size of the job. Riddlesdown is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. We work right across the region, from Riddlesdown to London (12 miles away).
In older buildings across Riddlesdown, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first. For properties on main roads such as the A22, we plan parking and loading in advance, as main roads can be restricted.
Here we cover the CR8 and CR2 postcode area. Local streets include Hyde Road, Lower Road and Famet Avenue; we cover every one. Riddlesdown is on the A22, so it’s easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Riddlesdown, we also cover Kenley (1 mile south), Sanderstead (1 mile north-east), South Croydon (2 miles north), Hamsey Green (2 miles south-east) and Whyteleafe (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in London (12 miles north), City of Westminster (13 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (13 miles north), St Pancras (14 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Riddlesdown 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.
Nearby you’ll also find Purley War Memorial Hospital (1 mile north-west) and St George's Walk (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Riddlesdown include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
- Nearby schools include Riddlesdown Collegiate (0.5 miles south-east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include County Borough of Croydon (2.8 miles north)
Riddlesdown: your questions answered
Could my house in Riddlesdown contain asbestos?
If your home in Riddlesdown was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Riddlesdown and the area around Riddlesdown station?
Yes, we cover Riddlesdown, including the streets around Riddlesdown station.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
How can I get a price?
Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Can I stay at home during removal?
That depends: outdoor jobs don’t typically affect you. For indoor work, the area is closed off and kept clear until we have finished.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
Sometimes: licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board; cement and textured coatings generally are not licensed.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
After we have finished in Riddlesdown
If other asbestos remains in the building, it should still be recorded and managed, for anyone working there later.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Things not to do
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
What we do and do not cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials in Riddlesdown
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
Duty holders and landlords in Riddlesdown
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
How we work
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, ready to go to a permitted site. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere. We plan outdoor jobs in Riddlesdown to finish before dark: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Getting ready
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Ask for a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How much waste there is
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- What the material is and its state
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- A clear close-up
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Approximate dimensions
- Street parking nearby
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Choosing the right option
Removing asbestos before building work avoids stopping the job halfway, rather than halting work when it’s found. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Across London and the South East
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note