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Asbestos Removal in West Barnes
Asbestos removal for properties in West Barnes and Greater London: asbestos removal with waste paperwork.
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Cement water tanks in lofts
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
Need asbestos removal in West Barnes?
A closer look at the materials
Insulating board and lagging
Insulating board, lagging and sprayed coatings are licensed work in most cases.
Asbestos cement
Cement products make up most removal jobs: roofs, gutters, flues and tanks. It’s kept damp and removed whole where possible.
About our asbestos removal in West Barnes
In homes, in West Barnes as elsewhere, the usual materials are cement products, textured coatings and floor tiles. HSE treats work on these as non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed in most cases, but it still needs the right controls. From old cold water tanks and materials found mid-project, we cover gutters and downpipes, cement soffits and flue pipes.
In West Barnes, removal often involves flats, small gardens and limited access, so we plan parking, access and the route for the waste. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Area
- West Barnes (KT3, SW20)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for removal jobs in West Barnes
Until 1999, asbestos went into many building products, so buildings across Greater London built or refurbished before 2000 can contain it.
These are some of the things we deal with in West Barnes:
- Textured coatings
- Broken sheets in gardens
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Loft water tanks
In a school like Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use.
Comparing quotes
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Step by step
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, then loaded for disposal at a permitted site. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there’s no confusion. In winter, the light goes in West Barnes by about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
- Describe the material and send pictures
- We identify it if needed and plan the method
- You get a written quote, including waste disposal
- The material is removed safely
- The area is cleaned and you get the consignment note
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
How to get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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For businesses and landlords in West Barnes
If your business premises in West Barnes were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in West Barnes must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
What affects the price in West Barnes
We base our quote on:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Disposal costs
- Material and condition
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What to photograph
What to photograph:
- Street parking nearby
- A photo of the whole area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
FAQs for West Barnes
Do you work in West Barnes despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Do you cover West Barnes and the area around Motspur Park station?
Yes, we cover West Barnes, including the streets around Motspur Park station.
Do you work in West Barnes?
Yes. We cover West Barnes and the surrounding area as part of Greater London. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Do you need a licence to remove asbestos?
Not always. Cement and textured coatings are usually non-licensed; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
Do you test before removing asbestos in West Barnes?
Yes, unless it’s already been tested. The removal method depends on the material.
Do I need to move out?
For outdoor jobs, you can typically stay put. Indoor work areas are sealed off and kept clear while the work is done.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Asbestos removal in West Barnes: local notes
West Barnes is about 2 miles south-west of Wimbledon, in Greater London. We cover West Barnes as part of Greater London, for removal jobs of every size. West Barnes is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Older buildings in West Barnes, near Holy Cross or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan. Landlords near Motspur Park station often time removal for when a property is empty.
Wherever your property is in KT3 and SW20, we can help with asbestos removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From Queens Road, Blakes Lane and Egmont Road or a nearby road, we can help. Other places close to West Barnes we cover include Raynes Park (1 mile north-east), Motspur Park (1 mile north-west), Bushey Mead (1 mile north-east), Cannon Hill (1 mile east) and New Malden (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (9 miles north-east), Marylebone (9 miles north-east), Kensington (7 miles north), St Pancras (10 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (11 miles north-east).
West Barnes is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you’ll also find Chessington Castle Hill (3.7 miles south-west) and Municipal Borough of Malden and Coombe (0.9 miles west). Within reach you will find Kingston Hill Road area and Derwent Floodwash.
- Schools near West Barnes include Raynes Park High School (under half a mile north) and Ursuline Preparatory School (1.3 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The Fountain pub (0.7 miles west)
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
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Covering or sealing asbestos is sometimes an alternative to removal, but it remains in place and has to be recorded. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in West Barnes
- Work done to the regulations
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Records for your files
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Looking after things afterwards
If the job is licensed, it ends with a four-stage clearance by a UKAS-accredited analyst and a certificate of reoccupation.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Share any survey or test results
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
Avoid these
Don’t sweep, vacuum or brush up broken asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Don’t put asbestos in household bins or skips.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site