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Asbestos Removal Services in Upper Walthamstow, Greater London
Need asbestos removal in Upper Walthamstow? We work across Upper Walthamstow and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Old waste on site
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
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Asbestos removal near Upper Walthamstow
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, because the method depends on the material. People often contact us about garage roofs and whole garages and cement flues and gutters, involving floor tiles, textured coatings and cement roof sheets.
In Upper Walthamstow, removal often involves flats, small gardens and limited access, so we plan parking, access and the route for the waste. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- Upper Walthamstow (E17, E18, E10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Upper Walthamstow
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Upper Walthamstow, you have a duty to 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.
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Also in Upper Walthamstow
Choosing the right option
Very cheap quotes can be a warning sign: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Why us?
- Reports and results you can share
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Across London and the South East
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What it might be made of
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Large-scale steam or gel removal must be notified.
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
Asbestos removal in Upper Walthamstow: local notes
Upper Walthamstow is about 1 mile east of Walthamstow, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Upper Walthamstow contact us for removal jobs about all kinds of jobs. We work in 764 places across Greater London. We work right across the region, from Upper Walthamstow to London (about 7 miles away).
For non-domestic buildings like The Woodside Primary Academy, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. If you let property near Wood Street station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Anywhere in E17, E18 and E10, asbestos removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as Elm Road, Avon Road and Church Lane or the roads around them. We also carry out removal jobs in Snaresbrook (1 mile east), Walthamstow Village (1 mile west), Bakers Arms (1 mile south-west), South Woodford (1 mile north-east) and Walthamstow (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (8 miles south-west), Marylebone (8 miles south-west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (7 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-west).
As a London location, Upper Walthamstow is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include Municipal Borough of Walthamstow (0.7 miles west) and Walthamstow Pump House Museum (1.7 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Ainslie Wood and Hollow Pond.
- Local schools include Warwick School for Boys (less than half a mile south-west) and Holy Family Catholic School (0.5 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Flower Pot pub (less than half a mile west)
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- The size of the job
- How many samples are needed
- How much waste there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Our quotes are clear about VAT.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- An overall view
- A clear close-up
- Labels, if any
- The parking area
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
Good to know
It’s worth knowing what asbestos removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is generally separate
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
- Flue pipes
What we deal with in Upper Walthamstow
Not all asbestos materials are equal: lagging and board release fibres far more readily than cement, which is why that work is licensed.
Typical jobs in Upper Walthamstow include:
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Textured coatings
- Garage roof sheets
In older buildings across Upper Walthamstow, asbestos may be in later additions, so materials are identified first.
Comparing quotes
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The scope of the job, in writing
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
What happens
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and nobody else enters the work area. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and use controls to keep dust down. Outdoor removal in Upper Walthamstow is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- 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
Getting ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Find any old asbestos reports
Should you do it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Upper Walthamstow: your questions answered
Do you work in Upper Walthamstow despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Is asbestos common in Upper Walthamstow homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Upper Walthamstow can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
What does licensed work mean?
Higher-risk materials need an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings usually are not licensed.
Can I stay at home during removal?
It depends on the job: outdoor jobs don’t normally affect you. For indoor work, the area is closed off and kept clear until we’ve finished.
Can you help with a flat?
We do. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
Often it can stay: sound material that will not be disturbed can be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site