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Asbestos Removal in Underhill
Asbestos removal for Underhill: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Finds during refurbishment
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Cement flues and gutters
Asbestos removal near Underhill
How it works
Waste is double-bagged or wrapped in heavy polythene and labelled as we go, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. In winter, the light goes in Underhill by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Share photos, the postcode and any survey or test you have
- We identify the material and work out whether the job is licensed, notifiable or non-licensed
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Asbestos removal near Underhill
Every removal job in Underhill is planned first: we work out the method, the controls, the waste and whether the work must be notified, before anyone starts. From loft water tanks and old flues, we deal with cement roof sheets, flue pipes and textured coatings and more.
Removal jobs around Underhill often mean working in flats, back gardens and tight spaces, so access and parking are planned carefully. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Underhill (EN5, N20)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Underhill
More for properties in Underhill
Common reasons for removal jobs in Underhill
Not all asbestos materials are equal: lagging and insulating board release fibres much more easily than asbestos cement, so their removal is licensed.
In older properties, we often see:
- Old waste on site
- Old cold water tanks
- Asbestos found during building work
- Floor tiles before a new floor
For non-domestic buildings like St Catherine's RC School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Suitable insurance for the work
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- The method and controls
For landlords, agents and businesses
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Underhill must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Common questions in Underhill
Can you work in Underhill with London’s parking rules?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
Could my house in Underhill contain asbestos?
Any home in Underhill built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work in Underhill?
Yes, we do: Underhill is within the area we cover in Greater London. Share the postcode and a short description for a quote.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always, including whether VAT is included.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey, arranged with the seller’s permission, shows what asbestos is there before you exchange.
What happens to the waste?
It goes to a permitted site, properly packaged, with a registered carrier, and you get the consignment note.
DIY and asbestos
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Asbestos waste can’t 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.
After the job
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is typically a separate job, so plan it in advance.
A few practical points:
- Share any survey or test results
- Let us know where we can park
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Photos of the material and the route in help
Don’ts
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Prices and what affects them
The price of asbestos removal depends mainly on:
- What the material is and its state
- The survey scope
- The quantity or area
- Access to the area
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- Cracks or breaks
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Labels, if any
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
The scope of asbestos removal
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is generally separate
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Water tanks
- Panels and boards
- Flue pipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Bitumen roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Soffits (cement)
Weighing up your options
DIY removal might look cheaper, but HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and disposal still has to be done properly. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Accredited laboratory results
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
Asbestos removal in Underhill: local notes
Underhill is about 1 mile west of Barnet, in Greater London. For removal jobs in Underhill, tell us about parking and access. We cover 764 places in Greater London. We work right across the region, from Underhill to London (about 11 miles away).
In older properties in Underhill, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we identify materials before planning removal. If you let property near New Barnet station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Removal jobs anywhere in EN5 and N20 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Park Road, May's Lane and Manor Road; we cover every one. If your property is just outside Underhill, we also cover Barnet (1 mile east), New Barnet (1 mile east), Monken Hadley (1 mile north), Hadley Wood (1 mile north-east) and Cockfosters (2 miles east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (11 miles south-east), City of Westminster (9 miles south), Marylebone (9 miles south), Kensington (10 miles south), St Pancras (9 miles south) and Shoreditch (10 miles south-east).
Underhill 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 Barnet General Hospital (0.9 miles west) and Francis Skaryna Belarusian Library and Museum (2.2 miles south). Open spaces near Underhill include Greenhill Gardens and Darland's Lake.
- Local schools include Queen Elizabeth's Girls' School (under half a mile north) and Susi Earnshaw Theatre School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Red Lion pub (less than half a mile north)
- Local facilities include Barnet Urban District (under half a mile north-west)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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