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Asbestos Removal for Shortlands
Asbestos removal for properties in Shortlands and Greater London: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal, with written paperwork.
- Old waste on site
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Artex ceilings before renovation
Get a quote for Shortlands
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
About our asbestos removal in Shortlands
Asbestos materials are kept wet, taken out whole where we can, and never cut with power tools, to keep fibre release as low as possible. Typical materials include textured coatings, gutters and downpipes and cement roof sheets, and people typically contact us about flue pipes, gutters and downpipes and finds during refurbishment.
In Shortlands, removal often involves flats, small gardens and limited access, so we plan parking, access and the route for the waste. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Shortlands (BR2, BR1, BR3)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Options to consider in Shortlands
Dealing with asbestos before work starts keeps the project on track, when everything has to wait for it to be dealt with. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
How we work in Shortlands
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Work done to the regulations
- Quotes that spell out the scope
See how we quote and our cost guide.
Removing asbestos around Shortlands
Shortlands is about 1 mile south-west of Bromley, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Shortlands, tell us the postcode and what you need. Shortlands is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We work right across the region, from Shortlands to London (about 8 miles away).
If you let property near Shortlands station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal. In older buildings across Shortlands, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first.
We cover removal jobs across the BR2, BR1 and BR3 postcode area. Local streets include Hayes Lane, Stone Road and Hayes Road; we cover every one. Nearby, we also cover Eden Park (1 mile south-west), Hayes (2 miles south), Bromley Common (2 miles south-east), West Wickham (2 miles south-west) and Southborough (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover London (8 miles north-west), City of Westminster (10 miles north-west), Marylebone (11 miles north-west), Kensington (11 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Shortlands is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you’ll also find Bethlem Museum of the Mind (1.6 miles south-east) and The Mall (0.6 miles north-east). Open spaces near Shortlands include Summer Hill and Downham Woodland Walk.
- Schools near Shortlands include Langley Park School for Girls (1.2 miles south-west) and Holy Trinity College Bromley (1.4 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Richmal Crompton pub (0.6 miles east)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Bromley (0.6 miles east)
How it works
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. Outdoor removal in Shortlands is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
How to prepare
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
Ask for a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
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Questions from Shortlands
Do you work in Shortlands despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
Do older homes in Shortlands have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Shortlands may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Do I need to move out?
Outdoor work rarely affects you indoors. Indoor work areas are kept closed off until finished.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE advises the public not to try, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Can you help a business or landlord?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Do you test before removing asbestos in Shortlands?
If it hasn’t been identified, yes. The right method depends on what the material is.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do, alongside homes. The duty holder should be able to share the asbestos register.
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement releases fibres when broken or cut, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Nearby places to Shortlands
What else we do in Shortlands
Typical removal jobs in Shortlands
Some asbestos is higher risk than other kinds: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, which is why that work is licensed.
Typical jobs in Shortlands include:
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Materials found mid-project
- Garage roofs and whole garages
In a school like Highfield Infants' School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Comparing quotes
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Any exclusions
- What paperwork you get
How we price asbestos removal
What changes the cost:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Location, parking and any London charges
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Visible markings
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A rough size or measurement
You’ll get a written quote. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
If your business premises in Shortlands were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
Looking after things afterwards
File the waste paperwork safely: it proves legal disposal.
Keeping things safe:
- Let us know where we can park
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
Avoid these
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Do not put asbestos in household bins or skips.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site