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Specialist Service
Asbestos Removal in London & the Home Counties
HSE-licensed asbestos surveying, encapsulation, and full removal for commercial, residential, and industrial sites across London and the Home Counties. Every project includes comprehensive air monitoring throughout, an independent UKAS-accredited analyst clearance certificate on completion, and all required hazardous waste consignment notes — covering you fully for compliance, planning, and insurance purposes. Work does not commence until a licensed survey has cleared the scope.
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Scope of Service
What Does Asbestos Removal Include?
- Asbestos management surveys (for occupied premises)
- Refurbishment and demolition surveys (required before any strip-out)
- Asbestos encapsulation — sealing ACMs in place where removal is impractical
- Licensed asbestos removal — friable, AIB, lagging, and sprayed coatings
- Non-licensed asbestos works — textured coatings, some floor tiles
- Air monitoring throughout all licensed work
- Four-stage clearance procedure and UKAS-accredited analyst sign-off
- Hazardous waste consignment notes for all asbestos waste
More Detail
About Our Asbestos Removal Service
When Do You Need an Asbestos Survey?
The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 requires an asbestos survey before any refurbishment or demolition work on a building constructed or refurbished before 2000. This is a legal requirement, not a recommendation. Failing to carry out a pre-works survey can invalidate project insurance, expose principal contractors to HSE prosecution, and — if asbestos-containing materials are inadvertently disturbed — create a serious and immediate health risk. WasteWize arranges the appropriate survey type for your situation: management surveys for occupied premises, and refurbishment or demolition surveys before any stripping, renovation, or demolition work begins.
Common Asbestos Locations in London Properties
Asbestos appears in more places than most building owners expect. In domestic properties built before 1985, it is commonly found in ceiling tiles, textured coatings such as artex, vinyl floor tiles and their adhesive backing, pipe lagging in boiler cupboards and loft spaces, and asbestos insulation board lining airing cupboards and internal garage walls. In commercial buildings, add suspended ceiling tiles, profiled roof panels, and structural steelwork insulation. The presence of asbestos does not always require removal: if it is in good condition and will not be disturbed by planned works, a management plan in place is often the legally correct and proportionate response.
Asbestos in Domestic Properties — What Homeowners Need to Know
Many homeowners are surprised to learn that residential asbestos removal falls under the same legal framework as commercial projects. An HSE licence is required for all high-risk removal work in domestic properties — including friable asbestos, asbestos insulation board, and pipe lagging. For lower-risk materials such as textured ceiling coatings in good condition, the guidance is generally to leave the material undisturbed or encapsulate it rather than remove it — disturbing a stable coating creates more risk than managing it in place. If you are planning any work that will cut, drill, or abrade surfaces in a pre-2000 home, ask us about a refurbishment survey before your tradesperson begins.
Step by Step
How Our Asbestos Removal Service Works
Every job follows the same documented process — from first contact to final Waste Transfer Note.
01
Asbestos Survey
A licensed surveyor inspects the building to identify the type, location, and condition of all suspected asbestos-containing materials (ACMs). A refurbishment/demolition (R&D) survey is always required before any stripping or demolition work.
02
Risk Assessment & Work Plan
A detailed written work plan sets out the removal or encapsulation methodology, respiratory protective equipment (RPE) requirements, supervision arrangements, and the air monitoring strategy.
03
Enclosure Setup
For licensed removal, a sealed negative-pressure enclosure is constructed around the work area. Air flows through industrial HEPA-filtered extraction units, preventing fibre release to the wider building.
04
Removal or Encapsulation
Licensed operatives in full PPE remove or encapsulate the ACMs. All material is double-bagged in UN-approved asbestos waste bags and labelled correctly as hazardous waste.
05
Four-Stage Air Clearance
An independent UKAS-accredited analyst conducts the four-stage clearance procedure, including a final background air test. The enclosure is not dismantled and the area is not released until fibres are confirmed below the clearance criterion.
06
Hazardous Waste Consignment
All asbestos waste is transported under a hazardous waste consignment note to an EA-permitted asbestos disposal facility. Copies of all consignment notes are provided to the client.
Regulatory Credentials
Licences & Documentation for Asbestos Removal
Every WasteWize collection comes with a complete compliance paper trail — so you have full legal protection from the moment we arrive.
HSE
HSE Asbestos Removal Licence
Required by law for all licensed asbestos work (friable ACMs, AIB, lagging, sprayed coatings). Licence details available on request.
CAR
Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
The primary UK legal framework governing all asbestos work. Sets out duty-to-manage obligations for building owners and employers.
UKAS
Independent UKAS-Accredited Analyst
The four-stage clearance procedure requires an independent UKAS-accredited analyst. We arrange this as standard — the analyst is not connected to the removal contractor.
HWR
Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes
Required under the Environmental Permitting Regulations for all asbestos waste. Copies provided to client for their compliance records.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Asbestos Removal
How do I know if my building contains asbestos?
Asbestos was widely used in UK construction from the 1950s until its total ban in 1999. If your building was constructed or refurbished before 2000, it may contain asbestos. Common locations include ceiling tiles, floor tiles, artex coatings, pipe lagging, boiler insulation, roof panels, and partition boards (asbestos insulation board). Only a licensed asbestos survey can confirm the presence, type, and condition of ACMs.
What is the difference between licensed and non-licensed asbestos work?
Licensed work covers high-risk materials where asbestos fibres are more likely to become airborne during removal — friable asbestos, asbestos insulation board (AIB), sprayed coatings, and pipe lagging. An HSE licence is legally required for this work. Non-licensed work covers lower-risk materials such as textured coatings (artex) and some types of floor tiles where fibre release is lower. We carry out both types of work.
Can the building remain occupied during asbestos removal?
For licensed removal work, the affected area must be sealed and all non-essential personnel must vacate. Depending on the scope, it may be possible to continue working in other parts of the building — your project coordinator will define the exclusion zone before work begins and keep you informed throughout.
How much does asbestos removal cost?
Cost depends on the type and quantity of material, accessibility, and the decontamination requirements. A small area of textured coating removal typically ranges from £400 to £900; a larger commercial project involving extensive AIB or lagging can run to several thousand pounds. We provide fixed-price written quotations after the survey is completed — there are no unexpected extras.
Where We Work
Asbestos Removal Across London & the Home Counties
We cover all London boroughs and 12 Home County zones. Select your area for local pricing and availability.
Central London Westminster · Kensington · Chelsea North London Barnet · Enfield · Camden East London Stratford · Hackney · Newham South London Croydon · Bromley · Wandsworth West London Hammersmith · Ealing · Chiswick Middlesex Harrow · Uxbridge · Twickenham Surrey Guildford · Woking · Epsom Hertfordshire Watford · St Albans · Hemel Hempstead Essex Chelmsford · Romford · Brentwood Kent Bromley · Sevenoaks · Maidstone Berkshire Reading · Slough · Windsor Buckinghamshire High Wycombe · Aylesbury · Amersham
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