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Asbestos Removal Services in South Tottenham, Greater London
Buildings in South Tottenham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos removal service covers safe asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Cement flues and gutters
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Artex before plastering
Asbestos removal near South Tottenham
Asbestos removal for South Tottenham properties
Before removal, the material has to be identified. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, since the right method depends on what it is. People often contact us about flue pipes, gutters and downpipes and broken sheets in gardens, including textured coatings, gutters and downpipes and water tanks.
In South Tottenham, removal often involves flats, small gardens and limited access, so access and parking are planned carefully. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- South Tottenham (N15, N17, N16)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
Worth knowing before booking:
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Common materials
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Bitumen roof felt
- Artex and textured coatings
- Gutters and downpipes
Responsibilities for owners
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in South Tottenham must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Asbestos removal in South Tottenham: local notes
South Tottenham is about 2 miles west of Walthamstow, in Greater London. We cover South Tottenham as part of Greater London, for removal jobs of every size. We work in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
In older buildings across South Tottenham, asbestos may be in later additions, so we test before we plan. If you let property near Seven Sisters station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
This part of Greater London takes in N15, N17 and N16, and your removal job can be anywhere in it. That could mean a property on Ida Road, Elmar Road and Grove Road or the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Seven Sisters (1 mile south), Tottenham Green (1 mile north), St Ann's (1 mile west), Tottenham Hale (1 mile north-east) and West Green (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (6 miles south), City of Westminster (6 miles south-west), Marylebone (6 miles south-west), Kensington (8 miles south-west), St Pancras (4 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (4 miles south).
South Tottenham 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.
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Tottenham (0.6 miles north) and Markfield Beam Engine and Museum (0.5 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Highgate Hill and Woodberry Wetlands.
- Nearby schools include Ada College (under half a mile east) and Gladesmore Community School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Local churches include Church of St Andrew (1 mile south)
- Nearby, you’ll find No.8 Seven Sisters pub (0.5 miles south-west)
Looking after things afterwards
If anything turns up during removal that wasn’t expected, we stop and tell you, because the plan may need to change.
Some practical advice:
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Clear the area around the work, without disturbing the asbestos
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Let us know where we can park
What to avoid
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
South Tottenham questions
Do you work in South Tottenham despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Do older homes in South Tottenham have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Do you cover South Tottenham?
Yes. We cover South Tottenham and the surrounding area as part of Greater London. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
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.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
If it hasn’t been identified, yes. The removal method depends on the material.
Step by step
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, then keep the material damp throughout. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening. In winter, the light goes in South Tottenham by about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We confirm what the material is and what category of work it falls into
- A written quote follows, covering method, controls and disposal
- On the agreed date we set up the work area and remove the material carefully
- We clean the area and send the consignment note
Getting ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Let us know where we can park
- Warn neighbours if needed
How to get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
Helpful guides
Why people call us in South Tottenham
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, although sound material can often stay.
Typical jobs in South Tottenham include:
- Materials found mid-project
- Loft water tanks
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Debris left from a previous job
In a school like Earlsmead Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
What your quote should include
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether VAT is included
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- Disposal costs
- The size of the job
- The type of material and its condition
- Parking and access charges
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Sending photos
The most useful photos are:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A photo of the whole area
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
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A closer look at the materials
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
Asbestos cement
Asbestos cement is the most common material we remove: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
- 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