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Asbestos Removal in Wanstead
Asbestos removal across Wanstead, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Finds during refurbishment
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
Asbestos removal near Wanstead
For landlords, agents and businesses
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.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Asbestos removal near Wanstead
Before removal, the material has to be identified. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, since the right method depends on what it is. Typical materials include gutters and downpipes, water tanks and cement roof sheets, and people usually contact us about floor tiles before a new floor and cement water tanks in lofts.
In Wanstead, removal often involves flats, small gardens and limited access, so we plan parking, access and the route for the waste. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Where
- Wanstead (E11, E18)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Nearby places to Wanstead
What else we do in Wanstead
Typical removal jobs in Wanstead
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so pre-2000 buildings across Greater London may contain it.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Textured coatings
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
- Flue pipes, gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles before a new floor
For non-domestic buildings like Wanstead Church School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
Removing asbestos around Wanstead
Wanstead is about 2 miles south of Woodford, in Greater London. Wanstead is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Wanstead is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 8 miles away.
If you are on or near the A1008, tell us about parking and loading, as main roads can be restricted. For rentals close to Leytonstone High Road station, removal fits neatly between tenancies.
For removal jobs in E11 and E18, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include High Street, Grove Park and The Avenue, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. You’ll find Wanstead on the A1008, which makes it simple to get to. If your property is just outside Wanstead, we also cover Snaresbrook (1 mile north-west), Redbridge (1 mile east), Bushwood Area of Leytonstone (1 mile south-west), Aldersbrook (1 mile south) and South Woodford (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also work in London (8 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (9 miles south-west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (7 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles south-west).
As a London location, Wanstead is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are Cann Hall (1.6 miles south-west) and Wanstead Hospital (0.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Hollow Pond and Ainslie Wood.
- Nearby schools include Wanstead High School (within half a mile south-east) and Forest School (1 mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The George pub (within half a mile south-west)
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
- Lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed work
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
What we deal with
- Flue pipes
- Gutters and downpipes
- Panels and boards
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Bitumen roof felt
- Soffits (cement)
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
Weighing up your options
Be wary of a price that seems too low: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Ask to see the waste paperwork. 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
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Covering London and the South East
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
Read our prices page and the cost guide.
The process
Once removal is finished, we clean and check the area, and we talk you through what was done. While we work, the area stays out of bounds. Outdoor removal in Wanstead 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 method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- We clean up, dispose of the waste legally and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Tell us about parking and access
How to get a quote
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Common questions in Wanstead
Can you work in Wanstead with London’s parking rules?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
Do older homes in Wanstead have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Wanstead can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
What happens to the waste?
It’s double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, with a consignment note for your records.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. We work for landlords, managing agents, employers and contractors as well as homeowners.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
What it might be made of
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
Textured coatings
We soften coatings and remove them wet, never sanding or dry scraping. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
After the job
Any asbestos left elsewhere should stay on record, so future trades know about it.
Keeping things safe:
- Book the replacement before removal
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Tell us about parking and access
Things not to do
Do not sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris.
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site