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Asbestos Removal for The Burroughs
Any pre-2000 building in The Burroughs may contain asbestos. We offer safe asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Artex before plastering
- Finds during refurbishment
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
Need asbestos removal in The Burroughs?
Asbestos removal in The Burroughs
Removal is planned, not improvised: we work out the method, the controls, the waste and whether the work must be notified, before anyone starts. People often contact us about broken sheets in gardens and outbuildings with cement roofs, involving floor tiles, flue pipes and water tanks.
In London neighbourhoods like The Burroughs, garages and outbuildings are often reached through the house or a rear lane, so we plan how to get the waste out. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so there are no surprises.
- Area
- The Burroughs (NW4, NW9, NW11)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows. Outdoor removal in The Burroughs is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:55pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test it if needed and plan the job
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
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Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
What happens next
If licensed work is needed, a UKAS-accredited analyst carries out a four-stage clearance before the area is reoccupied.
Once we are done:
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Keep the waste paperwork safe afterwards
- Share any survey or test results
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
What to avoid
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Weighing up your options
What kind of work is it? It depends on what the material is and what’s being done. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
How we work in The Burroughs
- Covering London and the South East
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Also near The Burroughs
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Materials we deal with
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.
Removal jobs in The Burroughs
The Burroughs is about 2 miles south-east of Burnt Oak, in Greater London. We cover The Burroughs as part of Greater London, for removal jobs of every size. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
On busy roads like the A41, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it. For rentals close to Hendon station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
Wherever your property is in NW4, NW9 and NW11, asbestos removal is available. Your property could be on Bell Lane, Eaton Road and Lodge Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in The Burroughs. With the A41 close by, The Burroughs is easy for us to reach. Other places close to The Burroughs we cover include Hendon (1 mile south-east), Colindale (1 mile west), Brent Cross (1 mile south-east), West Hendon (1 mile south-west) and The Hyde (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (8 miles south-east), City of Westminster (6 miles south-east), Marylebone (6 miles south-east), Kensington (6 miles south), St Pancras (6 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (8 miles south-east).
As a London location, The Burroughs 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 St Andrew's Hospital (1.9 miles south) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (under half a mile south-west). The countryside around The Burroughs includes Parliament Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Schools near The Burroughs include Brampton College (within half a mile east) and Kisharon College (under half a mile north-east)
- Local pubs include The Claddagh Ring pub (less than half a mile north-east)
What we deal with in The Burroughs
Selling or letting a property can prompt removal of obvious materials, although sound material can often stay.
These come up again and again:
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
- Asbestos found during building work
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Old waste on site
For non-domestic buildings like St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- How fibres will be kept down
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
The Burroughs: your questions answered
Do you work near Hendon station?
Yes. Hendon station is about 0.8 miles south-west of The Burroughs, and we cover both.
Is asbestos common in The Burroughs homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in The Burroughs can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do I need to move out?
It depends on the job: outdoor work rarely means leaving. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.
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 much does asbestos removal cost in The Burroughs?
Material, amount, condition, access and waste all affect the price. Every job gets a written quote.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us and we will advise on the next step.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in The Burroughs
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Artex and textured coatings
- Soffits (cement)
- Flue pipes
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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