For homeowners, landlords and businesses across Clerkenwell (EC1), we handle every stage of asbestos work — survey, removal, testing and clearance — including in Farringdon, Exmouth Market, St John's Square and Hatton Garden. We regularly work on properties near Exmouth Market.
Asbestos in Clerkenwell buildings
Asbestos turns up regularly in Clerkenwell properties — most often as artex and textured coatings, asbestos insulating board (AIB), cement roof and wall sheets, pipe lagging, floor tiles and guttering. The Victorian warehouses and industrial buildings now converted to offices and flats common around Clerkenwell are especially worth checking. A historic district known for its design, media and creative businesses. Our surveyors know the EC1 building types and test to UKAS-accredited standards before any work begins.
You can have asbestos cement sheets safely removed from roofs, soffits and walls anywhere in London using HSE‑licensed operatives working under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. We assess existing surveys, set up controlled work areas with dust suppression, remove sheets intact where possible, and double‑wrap and consign all hazardous waste to licensed facilities. UKAS‑accredited testing, four‑stage clearance and full compliance paperwork help you stay legally protected and guarantee your property’s genuinely safe, as the details below explain.
Takeaways
- Safe removal and disposal of asbestos cement roofs, soffits and wall cladding across London for domestic and commercial properties.
- HSE-licensed operatives work to Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSG247, using dust-suppression, enclosures and negative pressure where required.
- Free site survey, sampling and UKAS-accredited lab analysis, followed by a fixed written quote within 24 hours detailing scope and method.
- All asbestos waste double-wrapped, labelled, consigned and transported by registered carrier to a licensed disposal facility, with full duty-of-care paperwork.
- Compliance pack provided, including risk assessments, method statement, air-test results and, where applicable, four-stage clearance certificate for safe reoccupation.
What This Service Covers
This service covers the safe removal and disposal of asbestos cement sheets from domestic and commercial properties across London. Typical uses include garage and shed roofs, outbuildings, lean‑tos, corrugated wall cladding and cement soffits or fascias.
We start with a site visit or review of your survey, then prepare a method statement tailored to your property. Our HSE‑licensed team then sets up a controlled work area, uses dust‑suppression techniques, and carefully removes the cement sheets in whole sections where possible to minimise breakage and fibre release. All asbestos waste is double‑wrapped, labelled and transported by registered carrier to a licensed disposal facility, with paperwork provided for your records.
Work is carried out in line with current asbestos regulations and HSE guidance, with visual checks and, where required, air testing on completion.
Typical materials / scenarios:
- Garage or shed roofs
- Corrugated cement wall panels
- Cement soffits and fascias
- Cement sheets on lean‑tos and outbuildings
Why You Need a Licensed Specialist
If asbestos cement sheets are damaged or disturbed, they can release dangerous fibres. Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, property owners and duty-holders must make certain asbestos is identified, risk assessed and, where needed, removed by competent people. Using an unlicensed operator risks poor methods, leftover contamination and no proof the work was done safely.
There is also a serious issue with illegal disposal. Fly-tipped asbestos can be traced back to the property, leaving you exposed to investigation, fines and clean-up costs.
An HSE-licensed contractor follows strict procedures, uses UKAS-accredited testing where required and disposes of waste at authorised facilities. On notifiable work, you’ll receive a formal four-stage clearance certificate, giving you written evidence that the area has been cleaned, checked and passed fit for reoccupation.
Our Process — Survey, Quote, Removal, Clearance
Our process begins with a free on-site survey, where our qualified team inspects your asbestos cement sheets and, where necessary, takes samples for testing in a UKAS-accredited laboratory to confirm the material type and condition. Following the survey, we provide a fixed written quote within 24 hours, clearly setting out the scope, method, and timescales so you know exactly what is included. Once approved, the removal stage is carried out under controlled conditions, using full enclosure and negative pressure units where required, strictly following CAR 2012 and HSG247 to minimise fibre release and disruption. Finally, an independent 4-stage clearance is completed, including air testing and a formal certificate of reoccupation, confirming that fibre levels are below control limits and the area is safe to use again.
How Much Does It Cost in London?
For 2026 in London, asbestos cement sheet removal typically aligns with our published garage cement roof price of £550 + VAT for a straightforward, single-garage–sized area. This is an all‑inclusive figure covering setup, licensed operatives, waste consignment, transport and disposal at a licensed facility – there are no day‑rate extras or hidden “site conditions” surcharges.
Larger or more complex cement sheet projects (multiple elevations, restricted access, height work, or integration with other asbestos materials) are priced individually, but the exact cost is always confirmed in a fixed written quote within 24 hours of your free survey, so you know the total before any work starts.
How Long Does the Job Take?
From your initial enquiry, we can usually arrange a site survey within a few days, often the same week anywhere in London. Once you approve the fixed-price quote, we schedule the asbestos cement sheet removal at a time that suits you, again typically within the same week. Most straightforward domestic jobs themselves take from a few hours to a full day on site, depending on access and the amount of material. Independent 4-stage clearance (where required) is then completed so your area is safe to reoccupy without delay.
What's Included as Standard
- Initial on-site survey and risk assessment by a competent asbestos professional
- UKAS-accredited laboratory sampling and analysis where needed to confirm material type
- Full enclosure, segregation and negative-pressure units where required by regulations
- Licensed asbestos removal carried out by HSE-trained operatives using appropriate PPE and RPE
- Consigned hazardous-waste disposal at a licensed facility, with all duty-of-care paperwork
- Independent 4-stage clearance air testing for notifiable work, undertaken by a UKAS-accredited analyst
- Formal clearance certificate confirming the area is safe to reoccupy
- Thorough compliance pack, including risk assessments, method statements, waste consignment notes and air-test results
Get a Free Quote
Call 020 4652 3586 or complete the form to book your free on-site survey. You’ll receive a fixed-price quote in writing within 24 hours and benefit from our pass-first-time guarantee – if your asbestos clearance fails for any reason, we’ll re-do the work completely free of charge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Stay in the Property While Asbestos Cement Sheets Are Being Removed?
You usually shouldn’t stay; you’re like a pilot clearing passengers before critical maintenance. During asbestos cement sheet removal, best practice is full occupant relocation to suitable temporary accommodation, guided by CAR 2012 and HSG248/HSG264. You’ll leave before enclosure setup and negative pressure, returning only after UKAS air testing and 4‑stage clearance certification. Your contractor should give written risk assessments, method statements, and a clear reoccupation sign‑off.
Do You Handle Planning Permission or Council Notifications for Asbestos Cement Removal?
Yes – we’ll guide you on what’s needed, but you’re usually responsible for any planning applications. For licensed asbestos work, we handle all HSE notifications and method statements, and we can liaise with your London council’s environmental health team where required. We’ll also advise if your project triggers building control involvement so you’re not exposed to legal liabilities, stop notices, or issues when you later sell or refurbish.
How Do You Dispose of Asbestos Cement Waste, and Is It Environmentally Compliant?
You don’t just want it gone—you need it handled as licensed hazardous waste, under CAR 2012 and HSE guidance. We double-bag and label all asbestos cement, transport it on a registered waste carrier licence, and tip only at authorised hazardous facilities. You’ll get consignment notes for your records. We also use UKAS-accredited air testing and environmental monitoring to verify fibres remain controlled throughout the removal and disposal process.
Can You Work Alongside My Builder or Roofer as Part of a Larger Project?
Yes, we can. You’ll have us handle all licensed asbestos work while your builder or roofer manages the rest. We’ll lead site coordination, agree schedule integration, and sequence tasks so asbestos is removed before follow-on trades arrive. All work’s planned under CAR 2012, with method statements, risk assessments, and 4-stage clearance where required, so your overall project stays compliant, safe, and on programme.
What Safety Precautions Should I Take Before Your Asbestos Removal Team Arrives?
You should secure the area, keep others out, and avoid disturbing any suspect materials before we arrive. Arrange safe access and clear loose items to allow a thorough site inspection. Don’t drill, sand or break panels. If requested, organise utility isolation (electric, gas, HVAC) via qualified trades. Keep windows closed nearby, inform neighbours if work’s extensive, and follow any pre-start instructions in our CAR 2012–compliant method statement.
Areas we cover around Clerkenwell
We provide asbestos removal, surveys and testing throughout Clerkenwell and the surrounding EC1 postcodes, including:
- Farringdon — Farringdon, EC1
- Exmouth Market — Exmouth Market, EC1
- St John's Square — St John's Square, EC1
- Hatton Garden — Hatton Garden, EC1
- Clerkenwell Green — Clerkenwell Green, EC1
Clerkenwell asbestos: local questions
Are you local to Clerkenwell?
Yes — we work throughout Clerkenwell and the wider EC1 district, including Farringdon, Exmouth Market, St John's Square and Hatton Garden. There's no extra travel charge within the area, and we can usually fit a survey in quickly.
How soon can you get to Clerkenwell?
As a Clerkenwell-based team we can normally carry out a free on-site survey in EC1 within the same week, then confirm a fixed written price within 24 hours. For urgent or disturbed asbestos, call 020 4652 3586.