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Asbestos Removal in Shacklewell
Asbestos removal in Shacklewell and across Greater London: asbestos removal with waste paperwork.
- Materials found mid-project
- Asbestos garages
- Artex ceilings before renovation
Asbestos removal for Shacklewell
Asbestos removal for Shacklewell properties
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. Typical jobs include floor tiles before a new floor and asbestos found during building work, including textured coatings, flue pipes and floor tiles.
Removal jobs around Shacklewell often mean working in flats, back gardens and tight spaces, so we plan parking, access and the route for the waste. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Shacklewell (N16, E8, E5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Floor tiles
Black bitumen adhesive may need treating separately.
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Shacklewell, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
How it works
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, rather than carrying on regardless. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on. In winter, the light goes in Shacklewell by about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- The material is removed safely
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Weighing up your options
DIY removal might look cheaper, but HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and disposal still has to be done properly. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Accredited laboratory results
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Work done to the regulations
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
What we do and do not cover
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it does not:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
Your questions about asbestos removal in Shacklewell
Do you work in Shacklewell despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Is asbestos common in Shacklewell homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
Not always. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed work; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Also near Shacklewell
What else we do in Shacklewell
Asbestos removal in Shacklewell: local notes
Shacklewell is about 1 mile east of Highbury, in Greater London. In Shacklewell, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. We work in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
At a school such as The Petchey Academy, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. Landlords near Rectory Road station often time removal for when a property is empty.
We cover removal jobs across the N16, E8 and E5 postcode area. Your property could be on Muir Road, Allen Road and Downs Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Shacklewell. With the A107 close by, Shacklewell is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also cover West Hackney (1 mile north), Dalston (1 mile south), Kingsland (1 mile south-west), Newington Green (1 mile west) and Mildmay (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (4 miles south), City of Westminster (4 miles south-west), Marylebone (4 miles south-west), Kensington (7 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-west) and Walthamstow (3 miles north-east).
As a London location, Shacklewell 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 Clowns Gallery-Museum (0.6 miles south) and Hackney Walk (0.9 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Hollow Pond and Woodberry Wetlands.
- Nearby schools include Shacklewell Primary School (under half a mile west) and Kingsland Secondary School (within half a mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Shacklewell Arms (within half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Stoke Newington (0.6 miles west)
Afterwards
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
Keeping things safe:
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Things not to do
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Don’t jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
What affects the price in Shacklewell
We base our quote on:
- How much waste there is
- What the material is and its state
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The survey scope
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Cracks or breaks
- A clear close-up
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The access route
Send us the address in Shacklewell, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note