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Asbestos Removal in St Mary Cray
Asbestos removal in St Mary Cray and across Greater London: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal, with written paperwork.
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Asbestos found during building work
Asbestos removal in St Mary Cray
How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and suitable respirators, and nobody else enters the work area. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next. We plan outdoor jobs in St Mary Cray to finish before dark: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about parking and access
Getting a price
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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How asbestos removal works in St Mary Cray
Found asbestos during building work in St Mary Cray? Stop work in that area and keep people away. We’ll identify it and plan what happens next. Typical jobs include asbestos found during building work and Artex before plastering, including floor tiles, water tanks and flue pipes.
In areas like St Mary Cray, outbuildings are often only reachable through a house or lane, so we plan how to get the waste out. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- St Mary Cray (BR5, BR6, BR7)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- You receive
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Prices and what affects them
The price of asbestos removal depends mainly on:
- Disposal costs
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The survey scope
- Material and condition
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- Visible markings
- The parking area
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Damaged areas
Each job is priced individually. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Removal jobs in St Mary Cray
St Mary Cray is about 11 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. If your removal job is in St Mary Cray, let us know about access. St Mary Cray is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. We work right across the region, from St Mary Cray to London (11 miles away).
In older buildings across St Mary Cray, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal. In a school like Poverest Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. St Mary Cray is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape. Rural removal jobs nearby often mean planning access across yards and fields.
We carry out removal jobs all over BR5, BR6 and BR7 and the streets around it. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as New Road, Kent Road and Park Road. Being close to the A224, St Mary Cray is easy for us to reach. We also carry out removal jobs in Poverest (1 mile south-west), St Paul's Cray (1 mile north), Orpington (1 mile south), Derry Downs (1 mile south-east) and Kevington (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also work in London (11 miles north-west), City of Westminster (14 miles north-west), Marylebone (14 miles north-west), Kensington (15 miles north-west), St Pancras (13 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (12 miles north-west).
St Mary Cray 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.
Well-known places in the area include London Borough of Bromley Museum (0.9 miles south) and Lullingstone Castle (4.5 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Summer Hill and The Warren.
- Schools near St Mary Cray include Walsingham School (0.9 miles north) and Harris Academy Orpington (1.2 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find The Blue Anchor Public House (less than half a mile north-east)
Where asbestos turns up
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, though in good condition it doesn’t always need to go.
Asbestos can be in plenty of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Asbestos garages
- Broken sheets in gardens
For properties on main roads such as the A224, we plan parking and loading in advance, as main roads can be restricted.
What to look for in a quote
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Common questions in St Mary Cray
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do older homes in St Mary Cray have asbestos?
Any home in St Mary Cray built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Do you cover St Mary Cray?
Yes, St Mary Cray is in our area. Tell us the postcode and what you need.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE’s advice is not to do it yourself, and higher-risk materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Yes, if it hasn’t been tested: the method depends on what the material is.
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.
For managing agents and freeholders in St Mary Cray, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
What it might be made of
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
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
Which option is right?
Should it come out? Sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay; if it’s damaged or the work will disturb it, removal makes sense. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
How we work in St Mary Cray
- Clear written quotes
- Covering London and the South East
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Take a look at how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Looking after things afterwards
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Book the replacement before removal
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Move belongings away, but leave the asbestos alone
- Share any survey or test results
Don’ts
Deal with asbestos before the builders start.
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
- 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