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Asbestos Removal for Waterloo
Any pre-2000 building in Waterloo may contain asbestos. We offer planned asbestos removal and legal disposal.
- Cement flues and gutters
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
- Finds during refurbishment
Asbestos removal for Waterloo
About our asbestos removal in Waterloo
We remove asbestos from homes, rented property and commercial buildings across Waterloo: garage roofs, flues, water tanks, Artex and floor tiles among them. Each job follows HSE guidance, and the waste goes to a permitted site. People often contact us about outbuildings with cement roofs and garage roof sheets, including flue pipes, floor tiles and cement roof sheets.
In Waterloo, removal often involves flats, small gardens and limited access, so we plan parking, access and the route for the waste. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Location
- Waterloo (SE1, SE11, WC2N)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
The process
Our team uses disposable coveralls and respiratory protection, and keep everyone else out of the work area. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion. Outdoor removal in Waterloo is planned to finish in daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, while in June it stays light until about 9:20pm.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- If it hasn’t been identified, we sample it first
- We plan the job and send a written quote
- On the day we set up, keep the material damp and remove it whole where we can
- The area is cleaned and the waste goes to a permitted site, with paperwork
How to prepare
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Dig out previous surveys
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Why people call us in Waterloo
Sometimes damage forces the issue.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Asbestos garages
- Old waste on site
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Old flues
At a school such as Oasis Academy Johanna, removal would be arranged with the duty holder, with the area empty.
Before booking anyone
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Any exclusions
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Suitable insurance for the work
Materials we deal with
Bitumen and felt
Bitumen felts can contain asbestos, which is usually well bound.
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so we unfix and lower it rather than breaking it.
Towns and villages near Waterloo
What else we do in Waterloo
Waterloo questions
Do you cover Waterloo and the area around London Waterloo station?
Yes. London Waterloo station is close to the centre of Waterloo, and we cover the whole area.
Do older homes in Waterloo have asbestos?
If your home in Waterloo was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can asbestos be left in place?
It doesn’t always have to come out: material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check it from time to time.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
What happens next
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
Some practical advice:
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Share any survey or test results
What to avoid
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
Waterloo properties and asbestos removal
Waterloo is about 1 mile west of London, in Greater London. Waterloo is within our Greater London area, for removal jobs of every size. Waterloo is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
In older properties in Waterloo, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so we test before we plan. If you’re on or near the A301 and A302, tell us about parking and loading, as main roads can be restricted.
Removal jobs anywhere in SE1, SE11 and WC2N start with the postcode and some photos. We can help with removal jobs on streets such as York Road, Spur Road and Bear Lane, wherever it is in Waterloo. Waterloo is on the A301 and A302, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include South Bank (1 mile north-west), Bankside (1 mile north-east), Adelphi (1 mile north-west), Temple (1 mile north) and Charing Cross (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Hoxton (3 miles north-east), Hampstead (5 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west) and Orpington (12 miles south-east).
Waterloo 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.
Well-known places in the area include Liberty of the Savoy (0.7 miles north-west) and Florence Nightingale Museum (under half a mile west). The countryside around Waterloo includes Ludgate Hill and Bellenden Road Nature Garden.
- Schools near Waterloo include Oasis Academy South Bank (under half a mile south) and Oasis Academy South Bank (within half a mile south)
- Local pubs include The Duke of Sussex pub (under half a mile east)
- Other local spots include Lambeth Palace Library (under half a mile south-west)
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Options to consider in Waterloo
Be wary of a price that seems too low: proper controls, protective equipment, a registered waste carrier and disposal cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why us?
- Across London and the South East
- Work done to the regulations
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Records for your files
See our prices page and our cost guide.
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Bad weather can affect outdoor removal
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is typically separate
- We don’t remove anything until it’s been identified
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Common materials
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Bitumen roof felt
- Water tanks
- Soffits (cement)
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Garage and shed roofs
- Flue pipes
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site