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Asbestos Removal Services in Woodside, Greater London
Looking for asbestos removal in Woodside? We work across Woodside and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Floor tiles before a new floor
- Debris left from a previous job
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
Asbestos removal in Woodside
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
About our asbestos removal in Woodside
Asbestos removal in Woodside covers homes, rental property and workplaces: cement sheets and roofs, flues, tanks, gutters, textured coatings and floor tiles. Each job follows HSE guidance, and the waste goes to a permitted site. Whether it’s textured coatings and materials found mid-project, we deal with water tanks, cement soffits and floor tiles and more.
In Woodside, removal often involves flats, small gardens and limited access, so access and parking are planned carefully. We identify materials before planning removal, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Area
- Woodside (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Asbestos removal to HSE guidance
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the waste
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
Very cheap quotes can be a warning sign: controls, equipment and legal disposal all cost money. Always ask for the consignment note. Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What you get
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
How we price asbestos removal
These are the main things that affect the price of asbestos removal:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much waste there is
There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- Where we could park
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A photo of the whole area
- The access route
Send us the address in Woodside, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
After the job
Making good, such as a new roof or ceiling, is typically a separate job, so plan it in advance.
A few practical points:
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Book the replacement before removal
- Photos of the material and the route in help
Avoid these
Don’t let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
Do not start building work before asbestos the work will disturb has been dealt with.
Woodside properties and asbestos removal
Woodside is about 6 miles south of New Cross, in Greater London. In Woodside, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Woodside is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work. We work right across the region, from Woodside to London (8 miles away).
In a school like St Thomas Becket Catholic Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Older buildings in Woodside, near Church of St Luke or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan.
Removal jobs anywhere in CR0, SE25 and CR9 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on Long Lane, Tudor Road and Coe Avenue or the roads around them, wherever it is in Woodside. We also carry out removal jobs in Ashburton (1 mile south), Addiscombe (1 mile south), Shirley Oaks (1 mile south-east), Monks Orchard (1 mile south-east) and Shirley (1 mile south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Woodside 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.
Well-known places in the area include Addiscombe (0.8 miles south-west) and National Psychosis Unit (1.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Bramley Bank and Duppas Hill.
- Nearby schools include Oasis Academy Shirley Park (within half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Beehive pub (under half a mile west)
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.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Towns and villages near Woodside
Also in Woodside
Woodside questions
Do you work near Norwood Junction station?
Yes, we cover Woodside and the area towards Norwood Junction station, about 0.7 miles north-west.
Can you work in Woodside with London’s parking rules?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it.
How do I get a quote?
Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials must only be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
A closer look at the materials
Water tanks and flues
Tanks and flues are disconnected first, then removed with minimal breakage.
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
What we do and don’t cover
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Some jobs must be notified first, so the timing needs planning
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Common materials
- Flue pipes
- Soffits (cement)
- Garage and shed roofs
- Water tanks
- Bitumen roof felt
- Artex and textured coatings
- Panels and boards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Floor tiles and adhesive
- Asbestos cement sheets
The process
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, and keep the material wet as we work. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. Late-December sunset in Woodside is 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
- We send a quote covering the work and the waste
- We remove it with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up and send you the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Ensure we can get to the area
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Read more
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site