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 your asbestos water tank or flue safely removed in London by an HSE‑licensed contractor, often with same‑day attendance. A supervisor will identify the material, arrange UKAS‑accredited sampling, and plan works to CAR 2012, HSG247 and HSG248. Full enclosure, negative pressure and decontamination are used where required, with waste consigned to a licensed facility and 4‑stage clearance certification issued, so you’ll know exactly how the whole process works and what to expect next.
Takeaways
- HSE-licensed London specialists safely remove asbestos water tanks and flue pipes, including insulation and lagging, in homes and commercial properties.
- Free on-site survey and fixed-price quote within 24 hours, so you know the full cost before work starts.
- Same-week attendance across London, with many straightforward domestic removals completed in half a day once approved.
- Work complies with CAR 2012, using full enclosures, negative pressure units and decontamination procedures where required for maximum safety.
- All asbestos waste is double-bagged, legally consigned to licensed facilities, with UKAS-accredited air testing and 4-stage clearance certificates for notifiable projects.
What This Service Covers
This service covers the safe removal and disposal of asbestos-containing water tanks and associated flue pipes in homes and commercial properties across London. We identify the type, condition and location of your tank or flue, arrange any required asbestos survey and air testing, then plan the works in line with current UK regulations.
Our HSE-licensed team sets up full enclosure and negative pressure units where required, removes insulation, lagging or asbestos-containing components, and cleans the area to a high standard. Waste is double-bagged, correctly labelled and transported to a licensed disposal facility with full paperwork.
On notifiable projects, we work strictly to CAR 2012, follow HSG248 and HSG247 guidance, and provide a four-stage clearance and certificate on completion. You receive a fixed-price quote in writing before any work starts.
Typical materials / scenarios:
- Asbestos-insulated cold-water tanks
- Asbestos cement or fibre flue pipes
- Boiler-room asbestos thermal insulation and flues
Why You Need a Licensed Specialist
If your property has an asbestos water tank or flue, the law under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 (CAR 2012) puts clear duties on you as the property owner or duty-holder. Certain higher‑risk work must only be carried out by an HSE‑licensed contractor. Using an unlicensed operator can mean the job is done without proper controls, leaving asbestos fibres behind in lofts, cupboards or voids where they can still be breathed in for years.
There’s also a real risk of asbestos waste being fly‑tipped or taken to the wrong site, which is a criminal offence and can be traced back to you. A licensed specialist uses UKAS‑accredited testing where needed and, for notifiable work, provides a 4‑stage clearance certificate, proving the area is safe to reoccupy.
Our Process — Survey, Quote, Removal, Clearance
Our process begins with a free on-site survey, where an experienced asbestos supervisor inspects your tank or flue, takes samples for UKAS-accredited lab analysis, and explains your options clearly. Following the survey, we provide a fixed written quote within 24 hours, so you know exactly what the removal will cost before any work starts. The removal stage is then carried out under controlled conditions, using full enclosure and negative pressure where required, strictly in line with CAR 2012 and HSG247, with licensed operatives safely dismantling and packaging all asbestos waste for authorised disposal. Finally, we arrange an independent 4-stage clearance, including air testing by a UKAS-accredited analyst, and issue a formal 4-stage clearance certificate confirming the area is safe for reoccupation.
How Much Does It Cost in London?
Most London homeowners pay somewhere between £250 and £450 + VAT for professional water tank asbestos removal, depending on access, size and whether connected asbestos pipework or flues are also present. That price is all‑in: it covers an HSE‑licensed team, enclosure and protection, safe removal, UKAS‑accredited testing where required, waste consignment and disposal. There are no day‑rate extras or “unexpected” add‑ons once work starts. If your tank or flue arrangement is more complex, the exact cost is confirmed in a fixed‑price written quote within 24 hours of a free site visit, so you know the full amount before you commit to any work.
How Long Does the Job Take?
From your initial enquiry, we usually arrange a survey within a few days, often within the same week anywhere in London. The survey itself typically takes under an hour for a straightforward domestic water tank or asbestos flue.
Once you approve the fixed-price quote, we normally schedule removal within a few days, again usually the same week. Most residential tank and flue jobs are completed on site within half a day to a full day, including set‑up, removal and clean‑up. Clearance certification, where required, follows immediately after successful inspection.
What's Included as Standard
- On-site visit from an HSE-licensed supervisor to assess your water tank or flue
- Full risk assessment specific to your property and planned works
- UKAS-accredited sampling and laboratory analysis where needed
- Design and installation of full enclosure and negative pressure units where required
- Use of decontamination unit and strict decontamination procedures
- Fully licensed removal of asbestos-containing tanks, flues, and associated materials
- Packaging, transport, and consigned disposal at a licensed hazardous-waste facility
- Independent 4-stage clearance air test on notifiable removal projects
- Formal clearance certificate confirming the area is safe to reoccupy
- Complete compliance pack, including waste consignment notes, lab results, RAMS, and photos
Get a Free Quote
Call 020 4652 3586 or complete the form today to arrange your free on-site survey for water tank or asbestos flue removal. You’ll receive a fixed-price quote in writing within 24 hours, plus our pass-first-time guarantee – if clearance ever fails, we re-do the work free.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can You Remove Asbestos Water Tanks and Flues From Occupied Properties With Residents Present?
Yes, you can, but only under tightly controlled conditions prioritising occupant safety. You’ll have works planned via detailed operational logistics, risk assessment and method statements compliant with CAR 2012 and HSG264. Enclosures, negative pressure units and decontamination procedures prevent fibre release. You don’t need to vacate the whole property, but affected areas are segregated, with air monitoring and a 4‑stage clearance ensuring reoccupation is demonstrably safe.
Do You Liaise With My Landlord, Managing Agent, or Freeholder About the Works?
Yes, we’ll liaise directly with your landlord, managing agent, or freeholder, provided you share their details and authorisation. We handle landlord coordination for method statements, RAMS, and securing written access permissions to comply with CAR 2012 and HSG264. You’ll still approve the final scope and costs, but we’ll manage technical communication, programme dates, and documentation so all dutyholders meet their legal responsibilities and insurance conditions.
What Preparation Should I Do Before Your Team Arrives to Remove the Tank/Flue?
You’ll prepare by doing the impossible: tidying a property before contractors arrive. First, clear access to the loft, tank, or flue route, including stairwells and hallways. Remove valuables, fragile items, and anything blocking panels or hatches. Don’t break or disturb asbestos-containing materials yourself; that’s prohibited under CAR 2012. Secure pets and inform neighbours about brief disruption. Our HSE-licensed team then manages all compliant containment, removal, and decontamination.
Can You Safely Disconnect and Cap off Associated Pipework and Redundant Connections?
Yes, we can safely disconnect and cap off associated pipework and redundant connections, provided they’re not live gas supplies. You’ll have pipe isolation carried out in line with CAR 2012, and we’ll guarantee secure connection sealing to prevent leaks, contamination, or disturbance of asbestos residues. Our team verifies services are made safe, uses appropriate PPE and controls, and documents all capped, removed, or made‑safe services in your post‑removal report.
Will You Provide Evidence and Photos of the Asbestos Removal for My Records?
Yes, you’ll receive full photographic evidence and a formal removal certificate for your records. Since over 2,400 London properties have already been cleared by us, robust documentation is standard in our process. You’ll get before‑, during‑ and after‑removal photos, annotated where necessary, alongside HSE-compliant paperwork. All records align with CAR 2012 and HSG264, helping you demonstrate regulatory compliance to buyers, insurers, landlords, or building control.
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.