Asbestos Removal in London
Safe, compliant removal of asbestos-containing materials from homes and commercial premises across London. We carry out non-licensed asbestos work under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, covering garage roofs, cement sheeting, floor tiles, Artex, flue pipes, soffits, water tanks, and more.
Licensable materials — sprayed coatings, pipe lagging, most AIB — are referred to a licensed contractor. We are honest about scope because it protects you.
Scope & Honesty
What we remove — and what we refer
The single most important thing to understand about asbestos removal is that not all materials are the same. The Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 divides work into three categories: non-licensed, notifiable non-licensed (NNLW), and licensed. Diamond performs the first two. The third requires an HSE licence that we do not hold — and we will always tell you that upfront, because doing licensable work without a licence is a criminal offence.
We remove (non-licensed work)
- Asbestos-cement garage roofs and sheets
- Cement cladding and wall panels
- Asbestos soffits, fascias, and guttering
- Flue pipes and downpipes
- Artex and textured coatings
- Vinyl floor tiles and black mastic adhesive
- Asbestos water tanks and cisterns
- Garden sheds and outbuildings
- Asbestos encapsulation and sealing
We refer (licensable work)
- Sprayed asbestos coatings (limpet / textured spray)
- Pipe and boiler lagging / thermal insulation
- Most asbestos insulating board (AIB) — ceilings, panels, partitions
- Loose-fill and vermiculite loft insulation
If we find licensable material on your property, we will make the area safe and refer you to a vetted HSE-licensed contractor. We can still handle any non-licensed materials on the same job. Read more about licensable work referrals.
From our work
Why we identify the material before we quote
The most common mistake we see is a homeowner who has already had three quotes before calling us — and none of those contractors identified that the soffit boards were AIB, not cement. AIB is a licensable material. The other contractors would have removed it illegally, or walked off the job when they realised mid-removal.
Our intake process always starts with material identification. We ask for photos, we visit the site, and we test before we price. On a Lewisham terrace last year, what the owner described as "asbestos guttering" turned out to be a mix: the guttering itself was cement (non-licensed), but the soffit boards above it were AIB (licensed). We removed the guttering, made the soffit safe, and referred the AIB work to a licensed contractor — all in the same week.
That split-scope approach is not unusual. It is how responsible asbestos removal works. If a contractor quotes you for everything without testing first, that is a warning sign.
All services
Non-licensed asbestos removal services
Select a service to see scope, process, pricing factors, and what to expect on the day.
Garage Asbestos Removal
Whole-structure dismantle: roof sheets, panels, frame, and base clearance. Optional rebuild.
Garage Roof Removal
Corrugated cement sheets removed and replaced with GRP, metal, or box-profile roofing.
Sheds & Outbuildings
Asbestos removal from garden sheds, workshops, and outbuildings with full disposal.
Cement Sheeting & Cladding
Large-area cement sheet removal from walls and roofs of commercial and domestic structures.
Soffits, Fascias & Gutters
Asbestos soffits, fascias, and guttering removed and replaced with uPVC or aluminium.
Flues & Downpipes
Asbestos flue pipes and downpipes disconnected and removed. Gas appliances disconnected by a Gas Safe engineer.
Artex & Textured Coatings
Artex and textured ceiling/wall coatings tested and removed where asbestos is confirmed.
Floor Tiles & Flooring
Vinyl floor tiles and adhesive (black mastic) removed with full air clearance.
Water Tanks & Cisterns
Asbestos water tanks and cisterns drained, removed, and replaced.
Emergency Removal (24-Hr)
Storm damage, accidental disturbance, or pre-sale emergency. We respond within hours.
Waste Collection & Disposal
Licensed collection, transport, and disposal with full waste consignment documentation.
Encapsulation & Sealing
Where removal is not immediately required, encapsulation stabilises and seals the material.
How it works
From first call to clearance certificate
Free site survey
We visit, identify the material, assess structural condition, and confirm whether the work is licensed or non-licensed. No charge.
Itemised quote
Transparent pricing: removal, disposal, structural replacement (if needed), and independent air testing — all quoted upfront.
Safe removal
UKATA-trained operatives remove the material using appropriate controls. All waste is double-bagged and removed to a licensed facility.
Clearance & paperwork
Independent air testing by a UKAS-accredited analyst. You receive a waste consignment note, disposal certificate, and clearance report.
Why Diamond
What makes us different
Material identification first
We identify and test the material before quoting. This prevents scope creep, protects you legally, and ensures the right contractor does the right work.
End-to-end service
Removal, structural replacement (GRP roofs, uPVC soffits, new guttering), waste disposal, and independent air clearance — all coordinated by us.
Honest about what we cannot do
We refer licensable work to vetted HSE-licensed contractors. We will never take on work outside our scope to win a job.
Fully insured and documented
Public liability insurance, waste carrier registration, UKATA training certificates, and UKAS lab reports — all available on request.
South East London specialists
Based in Deptford SE8. We know the pre-1980 housing stock in Lewisham, Greenwich, Southwark, and Bromley — the materials, the structural patterns, and the common surprises.
Credentials at a glance
Common questions
Asbestos removal — what people ask us
Ready to get started?
Free site survey. Itemised quote. Same-week appointments available across London.
Or email Diamondasbestosr@gmail.com