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Asbestos removal and surveys in EC4V
Asbestos surveys, testing and removal across EC4V, from City of London and Bankside. For homes, landlords and businesses.
Asbestos removal in EC4V
Towns and villages in EC4V
What we do in EC4V
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Asbestos removal in EC4V: what to expect
You do not always have to remove asbestos. If it’s sound and not in the way, it may be better left, and we will say so. People often contact us about debris left from a previous job and cement flues and gutters, involving floor tiles, gutters and downpipes and textured coatings.
As each piece comes out, it’s bagged or wrapped and labelled, ready to go to a permitted site.
- Send us the postcode and photos
- 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 EC4V
Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
How we work in EC4V
- Records for your files
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
How to get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
What’s near City of London
Jobs here are often close to Fashion Retail Academy, Prior Weston Primary School and Children's Centre and Barts Health Archives and the streets around them. Also close by are Golden Fleece pub (under half a mile south), St Alphage Garden (less than half a mile north), Central Foundation Boys' School (0.8 miles north) and St Mary-at-Hill (0.5 miles south-east). There’s a railway station close to the centre of City of London: London Cannon Street station. Other landmarks nearby include County of London (less than half a mile north) and London Bridge Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). Green spaces within easy reach include St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Places of worship nearby include St Olave Old Jewry (less than half a mile east)
Removing asbestos in EC4V
Removal jobs across EC4V range from garage roofs in Bankside to barns and outbuildings in 0 villages and hamlets. Town jobs mean planning parking; rural jobs mean planning access.
City of London: If you are on or near the A1 and A3, tell us about parking and loading, as main roads can be restricted. For non-domestic buildings like Fashion Retail Academy, removal is planned with the duty holder and timed for when the area is empty. Late-December sunset in City of London is about 3:55pm, so outdoor jobs start early.
Which option is right?
Dealing with asbestos before work starts keeps the project on track, rather than halting work when it’s found.
Before you book anyone
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Whether VAT is included
- Whether the job needs notifying
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Common reasons for removal jobs in EC4V
Old materials break down over time: 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:
- Old floor tiles and black adhesive
- Materials found mid-project
- Artex ceilings before renovation
- Sheds, outbuildings and lean-tos
What happens next
Once the material is removed, the area is cleaned, and you get the consignment note showing where the waste went.
- Let neighbours know if work is near them
- Tell us about any previous survey
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know where we can park
Don’t jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Do not let anyone remove asbestos without asking how the waste will be disposed of.
Materials, one by one
Insulating board and lagging
It needs an HSE-licensed contractor and 14 days’ notice.
Asbestos cement
Breaking or cutting cement releases fibres, so we unfix and lower it rather than breaking it.
Questions from EC4V
Does all asbestos have to be removed?
Often it can stay: sound material that won’t be disturbed can be left and managed. Record it and keep an eye on it.
Is asbestos removal licensed?
It depends on the material and the job. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed work; lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board are licensed.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Do you cover EC4V?
Yes, EC4V is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Where does the asbestos go?
It’s double-bagged or wrapped, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, and you get the consignment note.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site