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Asbestos Removal in Shoreditch
Any pre-2000 building in Shoreditch may contain asbestos. Our asbestos removal service covers removal of asbestos cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks.
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
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Asbestos removal in Shoreditch
In homes, in Shoreditch as elsewhere, the usual materials are cement products, textured coatings and floor tiles. HSE treats work on these as non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed in most cases, which still means proper controls. Common materials are gutters and downpipes, floor tiles and textured coatings, and typical jobs are textured coatings and debris left from a previous job.
In London neighbourhoods like Shoreditch, garages and outbuildings are often reached through the house or a rear lane, which affects how the waste is carried out. Nothing is added to the job that you do not need.
- Where
- Shoreditch (E1, E2, N1)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Shoreditch properties and asbestos removal
Shoreditch is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. Properties in Shoreditch range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Shoreditch is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
Older buildings in Shoreditch, near St Leonard's Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan. Landlords near Shoreditch High Street station often time removal for when a property is empty.
Anywhere in E1, E2 and N1, we can help with asbestos removal. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as New Road, Moor Lane and City Road, wherever it is in Shoreditch. Shoreditch sits on or near the A1 and A10; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Other places close to Shoreditch we cover include Haggerston (1 mile north), Hoxton (1 mile north-west), St Luke's (1 mile west), Spitalfields (1 mile south) and Finsbury (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover City of Westminster (3 miles west), Marylebone (3 miles west), Kensington (6 miles west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west) and Ruislip (15 miles west). Shoreditch is among the bigger towns we cover in Greater London, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
As a London location, Shoreditch 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 Dennis Severs' House (within half a mile south) and Tower of London (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Shoreditch includes Tower Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Shoreditch include The Prince's School of Traditional Arts (within half a mile west) and Hackney University Technical College (within half a mile north)
- Churches close by include St Mary-at-Hill (1.1 miles south)
- Local pubs include Former London Apprentice pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (0.5 miles south) and County of London (0.9 miles south-west)
What happens next
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Let us know where we can park
- Share any survey or test results
Avoid these
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
If you run a business from older premises in Shoreditch, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Materials, one by one
Insulating board and lagging
That work must be done by a contractor holding an HSE licence, with notification 14 days ahead.
Water tanks and flues
Cement water tanks and flues are drained or disconnected first, then removed whole or in as few pieces as possible.
What’s included, and what is not
A few things to be aware of:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, so the timing needs planning
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is usually separate
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Flue pipes
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
What affects the price in Shoreditch
Every quote reflects:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- How much there is
- Parking and access charges
- The type of material and its condition
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- A picture of the whole area
- Damaged areas
- An idea of size
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
You’ll get a written quote. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
What we deal with in Shoreditch
Old materials break down over time: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is often when people decide to remove them.
These are some of the things we deal with in Shoreditch:
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Textured coatings
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Cement water tanks in lofts
On busy roads like the A1 and A10, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it, as main roads can be restricted.
What your quote should include
- How fibres will be kept down
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Any exclusions
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Shoreditch questions
Do you work in Shoreditch despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Is asbestos common in Shoreditch homes?
Any home in Shoreditch built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
Not always. Cement and textured coatings are normally non-licensed; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
How can I get a price?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Do you work in Shoreditch?
We do: our area includes Shoreditch and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
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Options to consider in Shoreditch
Remove, or leave and manage? Sound material that won’t be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why us?
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Domestic and commercial work
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- No removal until we know what it is
Take a look at how we price jobs or the cost guide.
How we work
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first. We plan outdoor jobs in Shoreditch to finish before dark: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We book the work and notify if required
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Ensure we can get to the area
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site