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We handle asbestos surveys, testing and removal across every London borough. Whether you have got a suspect Artex ceiling in Hackney, dodgy garage roof sheets in Bromley, or need a full refurbishment survey on a Victorian terrace in Islington — our London team has seen it all and dealt with it safely.
07424 521865 — free quotes, same-day surveys, 24-hour lab results
From a quick sample test on a suspect ceiling tile to a full commercial strip-out before demolition — we cover the lot.
Our surveyors know London properties inside out. We carry out management surveys for landlords and property managers, plus refurbishment and demolition surveys before any building work. Every survey follows HSG264 guidelines and is carried out by BOHS P402 qualified professionals.
Not sure whether that textured coating or floor tile contains asbestos? We will collect samples from your London property and have them analysed at our UKAS accredited laboratory. You will have a clear answer within a day or two — often sooner if it is urgent.
Once we know what we are dealing with, our removal teams get to work. We strip out asbestos safely, bag it properly and dispose of everything through licensed waste facilities. Every job gets full documentation — consignment notes, waste transfer records, the lot.
Textured coatings on ceilings and walls are everywhere in London homes built between the 1960s and 1990s. If yours was applied before the mid-1980s, it almost certainly contains chrysotile asbestos. We wet-strip it safely in a sealed area. Single room from £400.
Corrugated asbestos cement sheets on garage roofs are one of the most common jobs we do across London suburbs. We dismantle, double-bag and dispose of the lot. We can also arrange a replacement roof if you need one. From £800 for a single garage.
All asbestos waste is sealed, labelled and transported to licensed disposal sites. London councils do not accept asbestos at household recycling centres, so professional disposal is essential. We handle all the paperwork and provide full waste transfer documentation.
London has one of the most varied building stocks anywhere in the world. Georgian townhouses in Bloomsbury, Victorian terraces stretching across Hackney and Lewisham, Edwardian semis in Ealing, 1930s suburbia in Barnet and Bromley, post-war council estates in Tower Hamlets and Southwark, 1960s and 70s tower blocks from Peckham to Tottenham — the list goes on.
What many of these properties have in common is asbestos. It was used heavily in UK construction from the 1950s right through to 1999 when it was finally banned. If your London property was built or refurbished before 2000, there is a realistic chance it contains asbestos somewhere.
The tricky part is that asbestos does not look obviously dangerous. It was mixed into dozens of everyday building products — textured ceiling coatings, vinyl floor tiles, cement roofing sheets, pipe insulation, partition boards, fire doors, boiler flues. You cannot tell by looking at it whether something contains asbestos. That is why proper testing matters.
| Job Type | London Price |
|---|---|
| Asbestos survey | £299-£500 |
| Sample testing (each) | £35-£60 |
| Artex removal (per room) | £500-£900 |
| Garage roof removal | £800-£1,500 |
| Floor tile removal (per room) | £400-£800 |
| Full flat strip-out (2 bed) | £2,000-£5,000 |
London prices are typically 15-20% above national average due to higher labour, disposal and logistics costs. All quotes are free with no obligation.
Tell us what you need and we will get back to you with a clear price — no hidden extras, no pressure.
Our teams work right across London, from zone 1 to the outer boroughs. Pick your area for local details.
Camden, Islington, Barnet, Enfield, Haringey, Finchley, Highgate, Muswell Hill
Croydon, Bromley, Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Greenwich, Merton, Sutton
Tower Hamlets, Newham, Hackney, Waltham Forest, Barking, Dagenham, Redbridge
Ealing, Hounslow, Hillingdon, Hammersmith, Fulham, Brent, Harrow, Richmond
Barking & Dagenham
Barnet
Bexley
Brent
Bromley
Camden
City of London
Croydon
Ealing
Enfield
Greenwich
Hackney
Hammersmith & Fulham
Haringey
Harrow
Havering
Hillingdon
Hounslow
Islington
Kensington & Chelsea
Kingston upon Thames
Lambeth
Lewisham
Merton
Newham
Redbridge
Richmond upon Thames
Southwark
Sutton
Tower Hamlets
Waltham Forest
Westminster
London is not like anywhere else in the UK when it comes to asbestos work. Here is what our team deals with every day that other companies outside the capital would not think twice about.
Try finding somewhere to park a van full of asbestos waste bags in Islington on a Wednesday morning. We know which streets have resident parking, where to get contractor permits, and how to work around CPZs. On terraced streets with no rear access, we plan the removal route carefully to keep disruption to a minimum for you and your neighbours.
Large parts of London sit within conservation areas — particularly in boroughs like Camden, Islington, Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster. If your property is listed or in a conservation area, there may be restrictions on what you can change externally. We work with local planning teams to make sure asbestos removal does not create problems with your building consent.
A huge number of London homes are flats — converted Victorian houses, purpose-built blocks, ex-council tower blocks. Removing asbestos in a flat means working carefully to avoid affecting neighbours. Shared hallways, communal ceilings, and party walls all need consideration. We coordinate with freeholders and managing agents when needed.
Getting a skip or waste vehicle into central London means dealing with the ULEZ, congestion charge zone and increasingly strict waste transport regulations. Our vehicles are all compliant, and we use licensed London disposal routes that we have established over years of working in the capital. You will never be left with waste sitting around.
Removed asbestos-containing Artex from ceilings in a three-bedroom flat above a shop on Camden High Street. Access was tricky — narrow staircase, no lift, and we had to work around the shop's opening hours. Completed in two days with no disruption to the business below.
"Really professional team. Worked around our schedule and left the place spotless." — M. Thompson, Camden
Full asbestos cement garage roof removal for a homeowner in Bromley before converting their garage into a home office. Included scaffolding, safe dismantling, double-bagging, licensed disposal and all paperwork. The builder was able to start his work the following week.
"Sorted everything quickly and the price was fair. Made the whole process straightforward." — D. Richards, Bromley
A buyer needed an urgent asbestos management survey on a Victorian terrace in Islington before exchange of contracts. We fitted them in the next morning, identified asbestos in the bathroom floor tiles and kitchen ceiling coating, and had the full report emailed over by 5pm the same day.
"They literally saved our house purchase. Incredibly fast and thorough." — L. Porter, Islington
We have worked with hundreds of London homeowners, landlords and businesses. Here are a few of their words.
"Brilliant service from start to finish. Had Artex removed from three rooms in our Camden flat before renovation. The team was careful, tidy and got it done in two days. Would use again without hesitation."
Mark S.
Homeowner, Camden
"We needed an urgent asbestos survey before exchanging on a property in Islington. They fitted us in the next morning and had the report back same day. Really saved us."
Laura P.
Property Buyer, Islington
"We manage twenty-plus rental properties across south London. These guys handle all our asbestos surveys and any removal work that comes up. Reliable, well priced, and they understand the landlord side of things."
David H.
Landlord, South London
Straight answers to the questions London homeowners and landlords ask us most often.
It depends on what you need done. A single room Artex removal typically runs £500-£900. A garage roof is £800-£1,500. A full two-bed flat strip-out before renovation could be £2,000-£5,000. London prices sit about 15-20% above the national average because of higher labour costs, disposal fees and the general hassle of working in the capital. We always quote upfront with no hidden extras.
Yes — if your property was built before 2000, a refurbishment and demolition survey is a legal requirement before any building work. This covers everything from a kitchen refit to a full extension. Your builder should not start work until a survey has confirmed what is there. If they are willing to crack on without one, that is a red flag.
Legally, you can remove small amounts of non-licensed asbestos from your own home. Practically, we would strongly advise against it. You need proper PPE, sealed enclosures, correct waste disposal — and you cannot just put asbestos in your wheelie bin. London councils do not accept asbestos at household recycling centres. One mistake can contaminate your entire property, which would cost thousands to sort out.
For surveys and testing, we usually have same-day or next-day availability. Removal work depends on the job size but is typically booked within one to two weeks. If it is genuinely urgent — say you have accidentally disturbed something and need an emergency assessment — call us and we will do our best to get someone to you the same day.
Extremely. Converted Victorian and Edwardian houses across London had asbestos materials added during 1960s-80s modernisation — Artex ceilings, floor tiles, pipe lagging. Purpose-built council blocks from the same era often contain even more. Even some 1990s new-builds used asbestos products before the 1999 ban. If your flat dates from before 2000, get it checked before you start any work.
Give us a call or fill in our form. We will have a clear quote back to you quickly, and if you need us on site fast, we can usually sort a same-day or next-day visit.