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Asbestos Removal for West Kensington
Asbestos removal in West Kensington: safe asbestos removal and legal disposal, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Debris left from a previous job
- Asbestos garages
- Textured coatings
Asbestos removal in West Kensington
What affects the price in West Kensington
The biggest factors in the price are:
- What the material is and its state
- How much there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How many samples are needed
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Sending photos
Helpful photos:
- A rough size or measurement
- A close-up from a safe distance
- How we’d reach it
- Damaged areas
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Asbestos removal for West Kensington properties
Found asbestos during building work in West Kensington? Work should stop there and people kept out. We can test it and, if needed, plan its removal. Typical materials include cement soffits, flue pipes and cement roof sheets, and people generally contact us about garage roofs and whole garages and asbestos found during building work.
Removal jobs around West Kensington often mean working in flats, back gardens and tight spaces, so we plan parking, access and the route for the waste. We start with a clear answer: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
- Location
- West Kensington (W14, SW6, SW5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Removal and disposal of asbestos materials
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
West Kensington properties and asbestos removal
West Kensington is about 1 mile south of Kensington, in Greater London. We work across West Kensington and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
For non-domestic buildings like The Fulham Boys School, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. In older properties in West Kensington, it’s often extensions and refits that contain asbestos, so materials are identified first.
We carry out removal jobs all over the W14, SW6 and SW5 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Sun Road, Star Road and Field Road, and asbestos removal is available on all of them. Nearby, we also cover North End (1 mile west), Brook Green (1 mile north-west), Fulham (1 mile south), Hammersmith (1 mile west) and Brackenbury Village (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (5 miles east), City of Westminster (3 miles north-east), Marylebone (3 miles north-east), St Pancras (5 miles north-east), Shoreditch (6 miles north-east) and Walthamstow (10 miles north-east).
As a London location, West Kensington is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you’ll also find Fulham Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and Hammersmith Broadway (0.8 miles west). Open spaces near West Kensington include Campden Hill and The Long Water.
- Schools near West Kensington include Avonmore Primary School (within half a mile north)
- Local pubs include Seven Stars pub (under half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Abdus Salam Library (1.3 miles north-east) and Ladbroke Estate (1.5 miles north)
Afterwards
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it proves legal disposal.
Going forward:
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Let us know where we can park
Avoid these
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris; keep people away and ask for advice.
Ask any contractor how they’ll dispose of the waste.
What it might be made of
Bitumen and felt
Some old roof felts and bitumen products contain asbestos, which is typically well bound.
Insulating board and lagging
Work on sprayed coatings, and most work on lagging and asbestos insulating board, is licensed.
Can I do it myself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
The process
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next. In winter, the light goes in West Kensington by about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- We test the material if needed
- We plan the method, controls, waste and any notification, and send a 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
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Typical removal jobs in West Kensington
Asbestos was used in building products until it was banned in 1999, so pre-2000 buildings across Greater London may contain it.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Asbestos found during building work
- Artex before plastering
If you let property near Kensington Olympia station, void periods between tenants are a practical time for removal.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether VAT is included
- The method and controls
- Whether the job needs notifying
For landlords, agents and businesses
For managing agents and freeholders in West Kensington, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
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.
The scope of asbestos removal
To be clear about the scope:
- Replacing what’s removed, such as a roof or ceiling, is generally separate
- We do not remove anything until it’s been identified
- Some jobs must be notified first, which affects the start date
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Artex and textured coatings
- Flue pipes
- Bitumen roof felt
- Garage and shed roofs
- Asbestos cement sheets
- Soffits (cement)
- Panels and boards
- Water tanks
- Gutters and downpipes
West Kensington: your questions answered
Do older homes in West Kensington have asbestos?
Any home in West Kensington built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you work in West Kensington with London’s parking rules?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
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.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE advises against removing asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials need a licensed contractor.
Can I stay at home during removal?
It depends on the job: outdoor jobs don’t normally affect you. Indoors, the work area is sealed and out of use while we work.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Towns and villages near West Kensington
Also in West Kensington
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- 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