Domestic asbestos removal
We remove asbestos from homes across London — garage roofs, floor tiles, Artex ceilings, soffits, flues, and loft water tanks. Most domestic jobs are non-licensed work and can be completed within one to three days. UKATA-trained, fully insured, licensed waste disposal.
Domestic asbestos removal
Most homes built before 1985 contain asbestos somewhere. The majority of it is in good condition and poses no immediate risk. The problem arises when it needs to come out — for a renovation, an extension, a roof replacement, or because a material has started to deteriorate.
The most important thing to understand is that most domestic asbestos is non-licensed work. Asbestos-cement garage roofs, floor tiles, Artex ceilings, soffits, flues, and cold-water tanks are all non-licensed asbestos-containing materials under CAR 2012. Removal does not require an HSE licence. It does require trained operatives, the correct method, and licensed waste disposal.
What most homeowners do not know is that the condition of the material matters as much as the type. A garage roof in good condition can often wait. A roof that is crumbling or has been partially damaged by a falling branch needs to come out sooner. We give you an honest assessment at the site visit — not a sales pitch for immediate removal.
Asbestos-containing materials commonly found in London homes
All of the following are non-licensed materials within our scope. Each has a dedicated service page with full detail on the removal method, process, and what to expect.
From our work
The kitchen that had been waiting three years
We were called to a 1970s terraced house in Lewisham where the owners had been planning a kitchen extension for three years. The hold-up was the floor: a previous surveyor had told them the vinyl tiles contained asbestos and that the job would be "complicated and expensive." They had put the extension on hold.
We visited, confirmed the tiles were chrysotile-containing vinyl — non-licensed material — and took a sample of the adhesive beneath them. The adhesive also came back positive. Both materials were within our scope. We removed the tiles and adhesive using wet methods and an H-class vacuum, leaving the concrete subfloor clean and ready for the builder. The whole job took one day.
The owners had been told it was complicated. It was not. It just needed someone who knew the difference between non-licensed and licensed work, and who would give them a straight answer.
How domestic asbestos removal works
Free site survey
We visit your property, identify the asbestos-containing materials, assess their condition, and confirm which materials are within our non-licensed scope.
Written quote
We provide a written quote with a clear breakdown of the work, the method, and the timeline. No hidden costs — removal and waste disposal are included.
Safe removal
UKATA-trained operatives carry out the removal using the correct method for each material type. The work area is contained and cleaned before we leave.
Licensed disposal
All waste is double-wrapped, labelled, and transported to a licensed disposal site. You receive the consignment note as proof of legal disposal.
Why homeowners choose Diamond
We give you an honest assessment
If a material is in good condition and does not need to come out immediately, we will tell you. We do not push for removal when management in place is the right answer.
We are clear about what we can and cannot do
We carry out non-licensed asbestos removal. If a material requires an HSE licence, we tell you and refer you to a licensed contractor.
UKATA-trained operatives
All operatives hold current UKATA training certification for non-licensed asbestos work.
Same-week appointments
We cover all of London from our Deptford base. Most domestic jobs can be scheduled within the same week.
Licensed waste disposal included
The consignment note is part of every job. You receive proof of legal disposal as standard — not as an optional extra.
What affects the cost
For indicative costs, see our London asbestos removal cost guide. All jobs are quoted after a free site survey.
Related services
Asbestos management survey
A management survey identifies and assesses asbestos-containing materials in your property — the starting point before any renovation work.
24-hour emergency asbestos removal
Emergency callout for urgent asbestos discovery — storm damage, DIY accidents, or unexpected finds during renovation.
Asbestos waste collection & disposal
Licensed collection, transport, and disposal of asbestos waste from residential properties.
Frequently asked questions
Found asbestos in your home?
Free site survey, same-week appointments, licensed waste disposal included. We cover all of London.
182 Evelyn St, London SE8 5DB · Diamondasbestosr@gmail.com · Company No. 17239791