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Asbestos Removal for Smithfield
Asbestos removal in Smithfield and across Greater London: asbestos removal with waste paperwork.
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Asbestos garages
- Finds during refurbishment
Asbestos removal in Smithfield
After we’ve finished in Smithfield
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
A few practical points:
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Share any survey or test results
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
Things not to do
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
How asbestos removal works in Smithfield
Once the material is out, we clean up and bag or wrap the waste, and you get the waste paperwork. Whether it’s outbuildings with cement roofs and debris left from a previous job, we cover cement roof sheets, water tanks and gutters and downpipes and more.
In Smithfield, removal often involves flats, small gardens and limited access, so access and parking are planned carefully. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Smithfield (EC1V, EC1P, EC1R)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere. Late-December sunset in Smithfield is about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- The material is removed safely
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Common reasons for removal jobs in Smithfield
Most removal happens because building work would disturb asbestos: whatever the work will touch should come out first.
These are some of the things we deal with in Smithfield:
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Finds during refurbishment
- Textured coatings
- Cement flues and gutters
If you let property near Farringdon station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Comparing quotes
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- The documents you’ll receive
Also near Smithfield
Other services in Smithfield
Materials, one by one
Bitumen and felt
Some old roof felts and bitumen products contain asbestos, which is typically well bound.
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
Smithfield questions
Is asbestos common in Smithfield 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.
Do you work near Farringdon station?
Yes. Farringdon station is close to the centre of Smithfield, and we cover the whole area.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Yes, unless it’s already been tested. The right method depends on what the material is.
How do I get a quote?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area in the job.
Where does the asbestos go?
It’s double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, with a consignment note for your records.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Asbestos removal in Smithfield: local notes
Smithfield is about 1 mile north of London, in Greater London. Smithfield is within our Greater London area, whatever the size of the job. Smithfield is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
If you’re on or near the A1 and A4, tell us about parking and loading. At a school such as Charterhouse Square School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Anywhere in EC1V, EC1P and EC1R, we can help with asbestos removal. From Oat Lane, Shoe Lane and Long Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. Smithfield sits on or near the A1 and A4, so mention parking if the property is on one. Neighbouring places we cover include Farringdon (1 mile north), Blackfriars (1 mile south), Holborn (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile south-west) and Clerkenwell (1 mile north). We also cover nearby towns such as Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
Smithfield 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.
A little further out are Postal Museum (under half a mile south-east) and Finsbury Health Centre (0.5 miles north-west). Within reach you’ll find Ludgate Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Schools near Smithfield include St Alban's Church of England Primary School (less than half a mile west) and London Nautical School (0.9 miles south)
- Churches close by include St Mary-at-Hill (1 mile south-east)
- Nearby, you will find Oriole pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Barts Health Archives (under half a mile south-east) and County of London (0.5 miles south-east)
Choosing the right option
DIY removal might look cheaper, but HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and the waste still has to go to a permitted site with the right paperwork. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
How we work in Smithfield
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Reports and results you can share
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
How we price asbestos removal
We base our quote on:
- How much there is
- Travel and parking
- Waste quantity and disposal
- What the material is and its state
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- An idea of size
- A clear close-up
- Street parking nearby
- Labels, if any
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Duty holders and landlords in Smithfield
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note