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Asbestos removal and surveys in W9
We cover every part of the W9 postcode district, including Maida Vale, City of Westminster and Kilburn. We survey, test and remove asbestos, with written paperwork.
Asbestos removal in W9
Areas within W9
What we do in W9
- Asbestos testing
- Asbestos removal
- Asbestos surveys
- Artex removal
- Garage roof removal
- See everything we do
Tell us what you’ve found and the postcode for a quote: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
How asbestos removal works in W9
Asbestos removal starts with knowing what the material is. If nobody has tested it, we take a sample first, because the method depends on the material. We often deal with water tanks, cement roof sheets and floor tiles, and people typically contact us about garage roofs and whole garages and textured coatings.
If we find more than expected, or something different, we stop and talk to you, before changing the plan.
- Get in touch with the details of the job
- We check whether it’s licensed, notifiable or non-licensed work
- We book the work and notify if required
- We set up the work area and remove the material
- The waste goes to a permitted site with a consignment note
What it costs in W9
Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Ask for a quote
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Around Maida Vale
In Maida Vale, that can mean a property near Emslie Horniman's Pleasance, St Peter Elgin Avenue and Essendine Primary School. Also close by are Cecil Sharp House (1.9 miles north-east), Maida Vale School (less than half a mile west), Paddington Academy (within half a mile south-west) and The Warrington pub (within half a mile east). The nearest railway station is Kilburn High Road station, about 0.7 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Greek Orthodox Cathedral Treasury Museum (1 mile south) and Montfichet's Tower (3.9 miles east). Green spaces within easy reach include Greville Place nature reserve and The Long Water.
- Local facilities include Ladbroke Estate (1.2 miles south-west)
W9: removal jobs of every size
From City of Westminster, Kilburn and Westbourne to small villages, W9 has every kind of removal job. Town jobs mean planning parking; rural jobs mean planning access.
Maida Vale: In older buildings across Maida Vale, asbestos may be in later additions, so we identify materials before planning removal. In a school like Essendine Primary School, any removal is agreed with the duty holder and done while the area is out of use. Late-December sunset in Maida Vale is about 3:55pm, so we start outdoor work early in the day.
What happens next
If other asbestos remains in the building, it should still be recorded and managed, for anyone working there later.
- Send photos of the material and the access
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Plan any replacement work before the removal date
- Tell us about any previous survey
Never sweep or vacuum asbestos debris.
Do not jet-wash, sand, drill or cut asbestos materials.
Materials we deal with
Floor tiles
Tiles come up whole where we can, with hand tools, never with sanders or grinders.
Bitumen and felt
We remove them without cutting with power tools.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If your business premises in W9 were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- How much there is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The survey scope
- Location, parking and any London charges
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A clear close-up
- The parking area
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Making good is normally a separate job
- Notifiable work has to be notified before it starts, which affects the start date
- Removal in strong wind or heavy rain may need rescheduling
Common questions in W9
Do I need to move out?
For outdoor jobs, you can typically stay put. Indoor work areas are sealed off and kept clear while the work is done.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Do I need my asbestos tested before removal?
Yes, unless it’s already been tested. The removal method depends on the material.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site