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Asbestos Removal in Swiss Cottage
Asbestos removal in Swiss Cottage: asbestos removal with waste paperwork. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Debris left from a previous job
Asbestos help in Swiss Cottage
How asbestos removal works in Swiss Cottage
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If it hasn’t been tested, we sample it first, because the method depends on the material. From Artex before plastering and cement water tanks in lofts, we deal with cement soffits, gutters and downpipes and flue pipes and more.
Removal jobs around Swiss Cottage often mean working in flats, back gardens and tight spaces, so we plan parking, access and the route for the waste. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Swiss Cottage (NW3, NW8, NW6)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Swiss Cottage
Do you work near South Hampstead station?
Yes. South Hampstead station is close to the centre of Swiss Cottage, and we cover the whole area.
Do you work in Swiss Cottage despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
It depends on the material and the job. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed work; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
When can you start?
It depends on the job and our diary. You’ll get available dates with the quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Yes, unless it’s already been tested. The right method depends on what the material is.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
After we have finished in Swiss Cottage
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it shows the asbestos was disposed of legally.
Once we are done:
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- File the consignment note
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Share any survey or test results
Don’ts
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Don’t jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- What the material is and its state
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How easy it is to reach
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- An overall view
- Where we could park
Every job is quoted in writing. Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Where asbestos turns up
Old materials break down over time: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is when removal comes up.
These come up again and again:
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Textured coatings
- Asbestos found during building work
- Loft water tanks
In a school like The UCL Academy, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
What your quote should include
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What is not included
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The scope of asbestos removal
A few things to be aware of:
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Swiss Cottage
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Bitumen roof felt
How we work
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere. Outdoor removal in Swiss Cottage 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 it if needed and plan the job
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
How to prepare
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Dig out previous surveys
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Ask for a quote
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
A closer look at the materials
Bitumen and felt
They’re removed by hand.
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
Duty holders and landlords in Swiss Cottage
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Swiss Cottage 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.
Options to consider in Swiss Cottage
Dealing with asbestos before work starts keeps the project on track, when everything has to wait for it to be dealt with. Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- Accredited laboratory results
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Across London and the South East
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Removal jobs in Swiss Cottage
Swiss Cottage is about 1 mile south of Hampstead, in Greater London. We work across Swiss Cottage and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For rentals close to South Hampstead station, removal fits neatly between tenancies. In older properties in Swiss Cottage, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first.
For removal jobs in NW3, NW8 and NW6, just send the postcode and a few photos. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Avenue Road, Acacia Road and Harben Road, wherever it is in Swiss Cottage. For properties just outside Swiss Cottage, we cover South Hampstead (1 mile north), St John's Wood (1 mile south), Haverstock (1 mile east), Belsize Park (1 mile east) and Primrose Hill (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include London (4 miles south-east), Kensington (3 miles south-west), St Pancras (3 miles south-east), Shoreditch (4 miles east), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east) and Hoxton (4 miles east).
As a London location, Swiss Cottage is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Isokon Gallery (0.8 miles north-east) and Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth (0.7 miles south). Within reach you will find The Long Water and Primrose Hill.
- Nearby schools include Holy Trinity CofE Primary School (within half a mile north-west) and St. Mary's Town and Country School (under half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Cafe Med pub (within half a mile south-west)
- Local facilities include Metropolitan Borough of Hampstead (0.7 miles north-east) and Cecil Sharp House (1.1 miles east)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site