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Asbestos Removal Services in Walthamstow, Greater London
Any pre-2000 building in Walthamstow may contain asbestos. We offer planned asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Finds during refurbishment
- Textured coatings
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
Asbestos removal in Walthamstow
What it costs
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Material and condition
- How many samples are needed
- How much there is
- The category of work
Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- A rough size or measurement
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Damaged areas
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Every job is quoted in writing. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Asbestos removal in Walthamstow
We keep materials damp, remove them whole where possible and never use power tools on them, to keep fibre release as low as possible. Common materials are water tanks, cement soffits and textured coatings, and typical jobs are sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos and cement water tanks in lofts.
In Walthamstow, removal often involves flats, small gardens and limited access, so access and parking are planned carefully. We only recommend work that’s needed.
- Area
- Walthamstow (E17, E4, IG8, E10)
- Region
- Greater London
- Covers
- Removal of cement, coatings, tiles, flues and tanks
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Walthamstow: your questions answered
Do older homes in Walthamstow have asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you work in Walthamstow with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
It covers the higher-risk materials: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, with the seller’s permission.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Choosing the right option
Licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed? The material and the job decide. See our guide to the three categories. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
How we work in Walthamstow
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Work done to the regulations
See how we quote and published price ranges.
Walthamstow properties and asbestos removal
Walthamstow is about 7 miles north-east of London, in Greater London. Walthamstow has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Walthamstow to London (7 miles away).
For non-domestic buildings like Greenleaf Primary School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. On busy roads like the A104 and A112, loading the waste needs planning, so mention it, as main roads can be restricted.
We carry out removal jobs all over the E17, E4, IG8 and E10 postcode area. That could mean a property on High Street, Church Road and Wigram Square or the roads around them, wherever it is in Walthamstow. Walthamstow is on the A104 and A112, which makes it simple to get to. Other places close to Walthamstow we cover include Walthamstow Village (1 mile south-east), Warner Estate (1 mile north), Bakers Arms (1 mile south-east), Higham Hill (1 mile north-west) and Upper Walthamstow (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (7 miles south-west), Marylebone (7 miles south-west), Kensington (10 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (5 miles south-west). Walthamstow is one of the larger places we cover in Greater London, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
As a London location, Walthamstow is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include Municipal Borough of Walthamstow (0.5 miles north-east) and Walthamstow Pump House Museum (0.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Walthamstow includes Hollow Pond and Ainslie Wood.
- Nearby schools include Walthamstow School for Girls (within half a mile east) and Aveling Park School (0.7 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include Mirth pub (within half a mile east)
Step by step
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and nobody else enters the work area. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next. Outdoor removal in Walthamstow is planned to finish in daylight: that means by about 3:50pm in December, or about 9:20pm in June.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- We remove the material with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Move things out of the way carefully
Ask for a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
What’s included, and what is not
We are upfront about what’s included:
- 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
- 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 before booking.
Materials we see
- Artex and textured coatings
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Flue pipes
- Panels and boards
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bitumen roof felt
After we’ve finished in Walthamstow
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it proves legal disposal.
Some practical advice:
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Book the replacement before removal
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep children and pets away on the day
Don’ts
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Asbestos never goes in ordinary bins or skips.
Materials we deal with
Textured coatings
Taking the boards down can be an alternative.
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so it’s unbolted and lowered, not smashed.
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Towns and villages near Walthamstow
For businesses and landlords in Walthamstow
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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