Greater London · England
Asbestos removal and surveys in E5
Found something that might be asbestos in E5? We work in Homerton, Lower Clapton and Clapton and every street in between, planned to HSE guidance.
Need asbestos advice in E5?
Areas within E5
- Homerton
- Lower Clapton
- Clapton
- Lea Bridge
- Hackney Marshes
- West Hackney
- Hackney
- Shacklewell
- Stamford Hill
- Upper Clapton
What we do in E5
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode and we’ll reply with a quote: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
How asbestos removal works in E5
Every removal job in E5 is planned first: the method, the controls, the waste and any notification needed, before anyone starts. We often deal with textured coatings, cement roof sheets and flue pipes, and people usually contact us about materials found mid-project and flue pipes, gutters and downpipes.
Materials are released carefully and removed whole where possible, never broken up, dropped or cut with power tools.
- Tell us what needs removing and send photos
- 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
Prices in E5
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why people choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Clear written quotes
- Covering London and the South East
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Get a quote
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Near you in Homerton
In Homerton, that can mean a property near The City Academy, Newcome's School and United Reformed Church, among other places. Also close by are Millfields Park (0.6 miles north), The Plough Inn (less than half a mile south) and Rushmore Primary School (within half a mile north). The nearest railway station is close to the centre of Homerton: Homerton station. Well-known places in the area include Tower of London (3.3 miles south) and Clowns Gallery-Museum (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Homerton includes Hollow Pond and Tower Hill.
- Other local spots include Hackney (within half a mile south-west)
Asbestos removal across E5
Across E5, we remove asbestos cement, textured coatings, tiles, flues and tanks, from the bigger towns to the smallest villages.
Homerton: In a school like Rushmore Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Older buildings in Homerton, near United Reformed Church or elsewhere, may have asbestos in later alterations rather than the original fabric, so we test before we plan. Outdoor removal in Homerton 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.
Materials, one by one
Textured coatings
Textured coatings are removed with wet or gel methods, never dry-scraped or sanded. Larger-scale steam or gel removal is notifiable non-licensed work.
Bitumen and felt
Some old roof felts and bitumen products contain asbestos, normally tightly bound.
For businesses and landlords in E5
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If your business premises in E5 were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Which option is right?
HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and disposal still has to be done properly.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- The documents you’ll receive
Where asbestos turns up
Materials deteriorate with age: roofs crack, coatings flake and tiles come loose, which is when removal comes up.
In older properties, we often see:
- Artex before plastering
- Debris left from a previous job
- Garage roofs and whole garages
- Old sheds and coal bunkers
What affects the price in E5
What drives the price:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How much there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The number of samples or the size of the building
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
What to photograph
The most useful photos are:
- Visible markings
- Approximate dimensions
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An overall view
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Common questions in E5
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Where does the asbestos go?
It goes to a permitted site, properly packaged, with a registered carrier, with a consignment note for your records.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, always.
Can I remove asbestos myself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials need a licensed contractor.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then get advice; if you are worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- 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