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Asbestos Removal for Surrey Quays
Need asbestos removal in Surrey Quays? We cover Surrey Quays and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Textured coatings
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Floor tiles before a new floor
Asbestos help in Surrey Quays
About our asbestos removal in Surrey Quays
You do not always have to remove asbestos. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed, and we will say so. Typical jobs include outbuildings with cement roofs and finds during refurbishment, including floor tiles, cement soffits and textured coatings.
In London neighbourhoods like Surrey Quays, garages and outbuildings are often reached through the house or a rear lane, so we plan how to get the waste out. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Surrey Quays (SE16, SE8, SE15)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Surrey Quays: your questions answered
Do you work near Surrey Quays station?
Yes. Surrey Quays station is close to the centre of Surrey Quays, and we cover the whole area.
Is asbestos common in Surrey Quays homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Surrey Quays can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How can I get a price?
Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then get advice.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
What happens to the waste?
It’s sealed, labelled and taken to a permitted site, and you receive the consignment note.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises.
What happens
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on. Late-December sunset in Surrey Quays is about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- The material is removed safely
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
How to prepare
- Let us know where we can park
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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What else we do in Surrey Quays
What we deal with in Surrey Quays
Some owners remove visible asbestos before a sale or letting, although sound material can often stay.
In older properties, we often see:
- Artex before plastering
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Finds during refurbishment
- Cement flues and gutters
In older properties in Surrey Quays, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first.
What your quote should include
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The method and controls
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials in Surrey Quays
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits (cement)
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
Can I do it myself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Materials we deal with
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roof sheets, gutters, downpipes, flues, soffits and water tanks. We wet it and take it down in whole pieces where we can.
Water tanks and flues
A Gas Safe engineer disconnects any gas appliance first.
Asbestos removal in Surrey Quays: local notes
Surrey Quays is about 2 miles south-east of Whitechapel, in Greater London. In Surrey Quays, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Surrey Quays is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
At a school such as Rotherhithe Primary School, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty. For rentals close to Surrey Quays station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
This part of Greater London takes in SE16, SE8 and SE15. From Bush Road, Gomm Road and Lower Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Surrey Quays sits on or near the A200 and A2208; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Other places close to Surrey Quays we cover include Rotherhithe (1 mile north), Surrey Canal (1 mile south-west), South Bermondsey (1 mile south-west), Millwall (1 mile east) and North Greenwich (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also work in City of Westminster (5 miles west), Marylebone (5 miles west), Kensington (7 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (3 miles north-west) and Walthamstow (7 miles north).
Surrey Quays 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 will also find Nunhead (1.7 miles south) and St Olave's Hospital (0.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Lavender Pond and Tower Hill.
- Nearby schools include Bacon's College (0.7 miles north) and Spa School (1 mile west)
- Pubs nearby include The Surrey Docks pub (under half a mile north-west)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
For managing agents and freeholders in Surrey Quays, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
After we’ve finished in Surrey Quays
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
To avoid problems in future:
- Tell us about parking and access
- Share any survey or test results
- Photos of the material and the route in help
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
Avoid these
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste, and ask for the consignment note.
Never pressure-wash, sand or cut asbestos.
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- The quantity or area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Disposal costs
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- Cracks or breaks
- A photo of the whole area
- The access route
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Each job is priced individually. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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