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Asbestos removal and surveys in E1
We cover every part of the E1 postcode district, which takes in Shoreditch, Whitechapel and Bishopsgate. Surveys, testing and removal, planned to HSE guidance.
Asbestos surveys and removal in E1
Places in E1
- Shoreditch
- Whitechapel
- Bishopsgate
- Spitalfields
- Aldgate
- Stepney
- St George in the East
- Wapping
- Ratcliff
- East End of London
- Tower Hill
- Bethnal Green
- Mile End
- Bow Common
- Shadwell
- Limehouse
Asbestos services in E1
Send us photos and the postcode for a quote: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
About asbestos removal in E1
Licensed work covers lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, which must be carried out by a contractor holding an HSE licence. We will tell you if your job in E1 falls into that category. People often contact us about debris left from a previous job and cement flues and gutters, involving water tanks, floor tiles and flue pipes.
We start by setting up and segregating the work area, and keep the material wet as we work.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We agree a date and any notification needed
- On the day we set up, remove and bag the material
- We dispose of the waste legally and send the paperwork
What it costs in E1
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
How we work in E1
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Records for your files
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Getting a price
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
Local landmarks in Shoreditch
We cover homes and workplaces around Hackney University Technical College, Virginia Primary School and Former London Apprentice pub and the streets around them. Also close by are St Mary-at-Hill (1.1 miles south), St Leonard's Church (within half a mile north-east), Artillery Ground (0.5 miles south-west) and The Prince's School of Traditional Arts (under half a mile west). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Shoreditch: Shoreditch High Street station. Well-known places in the area include Dennis Severs' House (less than half a mile south) and Tower of London (1.2 miles south). The countryside around Shoreditch includes Tower Hill and St. James's Park Lake.
- Other local spots include Bishopsgate Institute Special Collections and Archives (0.5 miles south) and County of London (0.9 miles south-west)
Where we work in E1
From Shoreditch, Whitechapel and Bishopsgate to small villages, E1 has every kind of removal job. In towns, parking matters; in villages, access.
Shoreditch: Landlords near Shoreditch High Street station often time removal for when a property is empty. In a school like Virginia Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. In winter, the light goes in Shoreditch by about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
The scope of asbestos removal
Here’s what asbestos removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- Licensed materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must be removed by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Unidentified materials are tested before removal is planned
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
For landlords, agents and businesses
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in E1 must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Weighing up your options
What kind of work is it? It depends on what the material is and what’s being done. Our guide explains the difference, with links to HSE’s pages.
Comparing quotes
- The method and controls
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- VAT, clearly stated
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Where asbestos turns up
Materials deteriorate with age: cement sheets become brittle, coatings crack and tiles lift, which is often when people decide to remove them.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to removal jobs:
- Outbuildings with cement roofs
- Asbestos garages
- Artex before plastering
- Vinyl and thermoplastic tiles
Your questions about asbestos removal in E1
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then get advice.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
- 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