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 get fully licensed asbestos spray coating removal in London, specialising in limpet insulation on structural steel, soffits and concrete beams, all carried out under HSE-compliant enclosures to CAR 2012 and HSG247 standards. A UKAS‑backed survey confirms asbestos type and extent, then you’ll receive a fixed, all‑inclusive quote covering removal, negative pressure, four‑stage clearance and hazardous waste consignment. You stay legally protected with full documentation and certified air tests, and can see exactly how the end‑to‑end process works next.
Takeaways
- Fully HSE-licensed asbestos spray coating removal across London, specialising in sprayed fire protection on structural steel beams, columns and steel-framed buildings.
- Works carried out under full enclosure with negative pressure, strict decontamination and UKAS-accredited air monitoring to CAR 2012 and HSG247 standards.
- Free same-week site survey, sampling and fixed written quotation within 24 hours, tailored to coating thickness, height and steelwork accessibility.
- Integrated with refurbishment or demolition programmes, minimising disruption for homeowners, landlords, managing agents, builders and commercial duty-holders.
- Complete compliance pack on completion, including four-stage clearance certificate, waste consignment notes, air test results, RAMS and photographic records.
What This Service Covers
This service covers the safe, fully licensed removal of asbestos spray coatings from residential, commercial and industrial properties across London. Asbestos spray (also called limpet asbestos or sprayed insulation) is a high‑risk material often found on ceilings, beams, columns, soffits and service ducts, used for fire protection and insulation.
Our team carries out detailed site assessment, air monitoring, full enclosure of the work area, controlled removal, and thorough decontamination. All work follows CAR 2012 and HSG264, with UKAS‑accredited testing and a 4‑stage clearance procedure on notifiable projects. Waste is double‑bagged, labelled and taken to a licensed asbestos disposal facility, with consignment notes provided.
We work for homeowners, landlords, managing agents, builders and commercial dutyholders, integrating with refurbishment or demolition programmes across London.
Typical materials / scenarios:
- Sprayed asbestos fire protection on steelwork
- Sprayed acoustic or thermal insulation on ceilings and soffits
- Sprayed coatings on concrete beams, columns and undersides of floors
Why You Need a Licensed Specialist
If your building contains asbestos spray coating, the law (Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012) says you must use an HSE‑licensed contractor for almost all work. As the property owner or duty‑holder, you’re legally responsible – even if you “didn’t know” the contractor was unlicensed.
Unlicensed operators often cut corners: they may leave asbestos fibres hidden in voids and behind fittings, putting occupiers and tradespeople at long‑term risk. They’re also far more likely to dump waste illegally instead of using a licensed hazardous‑waste facility, which can be traced back to you.
A licensed specialist follows strict HSE procedures, uses UKAS‑accredited testing, and carries out the four‑stage clearance process. At the end, you receive a formal clearance certificate confirming the area is safe to reoccupy and properly documented.
Our Process — Survey, Quote, Removal, Clearance
Our process starts with a free on-site survey, during which our asbestos specialists assess the sprayed coating, take representative samples for analysis by a UKAS-accredited laboratory, and agree the scope of work with you. Next comes your fixed written quote, issued within 24 hours so you know exactly what is included before you proceed. Once approved, we move to controlled removal, carrying out works under full enclosure to CAR 2012 and HSG247, using negative pressure units where required, and strict decontamination procedures to prevent fibre release. Finally, an independent 4-stage clearance is completed, including visual inspection and air testing, with a clearance certificate confirming safe reoccupation of the area, giving you the documentation you need for your records or any future compliance checks.
How Much Does It Cost in London?
For asbestos spray coating removal in London, costs vary more than for simpler materials like cement sheets or floor tiles. Pricing depends on height, thickness, accessibility, and whether the coating is on steelwork, ceilings, or walls. Because of this, there’s no single standard price: you’ll usually be given a tailored fixed quote after a free site survey.
All pricing is agreed in writing within 24 hours and is fully inclusive – licensed removal, enclosure, air monitoring with a UKAS-accredited lab, waste consignment, and 4-stage clearance where notifiable. There are no hidden extras or day-rate creep: you pay the fixed amount quoted, even if the job takes longer than expected.
How Long Does the Job Take?
From initial survey to final clearance, most domestic asbestos spray coating projects are completed within a few days. We can usually arrange a site visit anywhere in London within the same week, often sooner.
Once the survey is done and the scope agreed, we schedule licensed removal, air testing and the 4‑stage clearance in a tightly planned sequence to minimise disruption. Smaller, straightforward areas may be completed in a day or two; more complex or multi-room jobs can take longer, but still typically finish within the same week, subject to access and site conditions.
What's Included as Standard
- Free on-site survey and written risk assessment for your London property
- Sampling of suspect asbestos spray coatings, analysed by a UKAS-accredited laboratory
- Design and installation of full enclosure and negative pressure units where required
- Licensed asbestos removal carried out by HSE-trained operatives to CAR 2012 and HSG264
- Safe, fully consigned transport and disposal of asbestos as hazardous waste
- Independent four-stage clearance procedure, including final reassurance air testing
- Formal clearance certificate issued on successful completion of works
- Full compliance pack for your records, including waste consignment notes, method statements, risk assessments, air test results and photographs
Get a Free Quote
Call 020 4652 3586 or complete our quick online form to arrange your free on-site asbestos spray coating survey. You’ll receive a fixed-price quote in writing within 24 hours, plus our pass-first-time clearance guarantee – if the site fails, we’ll return and re-do the work completely free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can You Remove Asbestos Spray Coatings From Occupied Commercial Buildings Without Full Closure?
Yes, you can, but only under tightly controlled conditions. “Safety first, last, and always” applies: you’d need strict enclosure, negative-pressure airflow management, UKAS air monitoring, and adherence to CAR 2012. Occupancy phasing lets you decant and reoccupy zones sequentially, maintaining business continuity. We’d design method statements, coordinate with building management, and schedule works off‑peak, ensuring four-stage clearance before any area’s brought back into normal use.
How Do You Protect Sensitive Equipment and Stock During Spray Coating Removal?
You protect sensitive equipment and stock by combining sealed enclosures, negative pressure, and careful equipment relocation. You’ll first move critical items outside the work zone where practicable, then encapsulate remaining assets in 1000-gauge polythene with sealed joints. You’ll maintain pressure differentials and HEPA-filtered extraction to control fibre migration, and implement air monitoring. Finally, you’ll use controlled wet-removal methods and a rigorous decontamination/cleaning protocol before reintroducing equipment.
Do You Liaise With Structural Engineers if Steel Protection Is Compromised?
Yes, you’ll always have liaison with structural engineers if steel fire protection looks compromised. Your asbestos survey and removal plan will flag any risk, then trigger a formal structural assessment and engineer liaison before coatings are removed. You’ll get documented advice on temporary propping, load limits and reinstatement sequencing. All work’s then programmed so asbestos removal, fire protection replacement and structural sign‑off integrate safely and in compliance with CAR 2012.
Can You Work Nights or Weekends to Minimise Disruption to Operations?
Yes, you can schedule night shifts or weekend work to minimise operational disruption. You’ll get a full method statement and risk assessment tailored to out-of-hours access, including noise controls, confined access routes and segregation from live areas. We coordinate with your facilities team, security and any on-site CDM duty holders, maintaining CAR 2012 compliance and 4-stage clearance. You’ll still receive a fixed-price written quote and documented clearance on completion.
What Documentation Do You Provide for Building Control and Future Refurbishments?
You receive a full documentation pack – a paper trail as solid as steel. You’re issued an updated asbestos register, Refurbishment logs detailing locations, methods, and lab results, plus UKAS lab certificates, waste consignment notes, and our 4‑stage clearance certificate (for notifiable work). Everything’s formatted to satisfy building control, CDM requirements, and future refurbishment planning, giving your principal designer, dutyholder, and contractors clear, auditable evidence of compliant asbestos removal.
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.