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Asbestos removal in Leeds: 3 local asbestos removal companies
Removal, surveys and disposal. Most work on higher risk materials such as sprayed coatings and lagging needs a contractor licensed by the HSE. Some lower risk jobs, like many cement garage roofs, can be done by non licensed firms that follow HSE guidance.
Preview list. These are real Leeds area firms, with details taken from each firm's own website on 9 November 2026. Claims marked "per website" are what the firm says about itself. Where a card says "checked" or names Companies House, we looked it up ourselves. We will check the rest, plus insurance and Google reviews, before this page goes live.
3 asbestos removal companies in Leeds
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Yorkshire Asbestos Solutions
- Free quotes (per website)
- Same day response (per website)
Why they are here: Removes asbestos from homes and commercial buildings, takes down and disposes of asbestos garage roofs, and offers surveys, testing and encapsulation (sealing in place). Covers Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield and Halifax.
Removal, Surveys and testing, Garage roofs, Encapsulation, Emergency removal
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BLS Asbestos
- HSE licensed (on the HSE licence list, checked 9 Nov)
- Registered on Companies House since 1999
Why they are here: An asbestos removal and survey company with a focus on industrial and commercial jobs.
Surveys, Removal
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Asbestos Yorkshire
- Registered on Companies House since 2019
- 24/7 (per website)
Why they are here: Handles removal, collection and disposal across Yorkshire, including Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield and Harrogate. Handy if you only need asbestos collected.
Removal, Collection, Disposal
Before you hire: three quick checks
- If you think a material contains asbestos, leave it alone until it has been tested.
- Check a removal firm's licence on the HSE register of licensed asbestos contractors, for work that needs one.
- Householders can take small amounts of properly wrapped asbestos to the council's Kirkstall site by appointment.
Asbestos removal in Leeds: what to know first
Asbestos was used in UK buildings for decades. Blue and brown asbestos were banned in 1985 and white asbestos in 1999, so any Leeds home or commercial property built before 2000 may contain it. It is usually safe if it is in good condition and left alone. The risk comes when asbestos containing materials are drilled, sanded, broken or removed, and a fibre or dust gets into the air.
If you suspect asbestos, do not disturb it. Have it tested first, then decide whether it can be left, sealed or removed. The firms above offer asbestos services from testing and surveys to the removal of asbestos and disposal.
Where asbestos is found in Leeds homes
- Corrugated cement garage roofs and sheds, very common on Leeds estates from the 1950s to the 1980s. See our asbestos garage roof removal guide.
- Artex ceilings and textured wall coatings.
- Pipe lagging and boiler cupboard boards.
- Old floor tiles and the bitumen glue under them.
- Soffits, gutters, roof sheets and insulation board.
Asbestos survey or a sample test?
For one material, such as a ceiling or a garage roof, a sample can be taken and sent for lab testing. Before major building work, a refurbishment or demolition survey finds asbestos in the areas being worked on, and many builders ask for one. Owners of commercial premises are legally responsible for managing asbestos and need an asbestos management survey and a written plan. Ask for a full report that shows where each sample was taken and the result.
Licensed asbestos removal: when you need it
Under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, higher risk work, such as removing sprayed coatings, pipe lagging and most asbestos insulating board, must be done by a contractor licensed by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Lower risk work, such as many asbestos cement roof sheets, can be done by trained firms that are not licensed, as long as they follow HSE guidance. Some of that work must still be notified to the HSE.
You can check any firm on the HSE list of licensed asbestos contractors. Search by the company name and check the licence end date.
Asbestos removal and disposal
Asbestos waste must be double wrapped, labelled and taken to a site that accepts it. Leeds householders can take small amounts of properly wrapped asbestos to the council's Kirkstall site by appointment. A removal company should take the waste away for you and give you a waste consignment note as proof of safe disposal.
What to ask an asbestos removal company
- Is this licensed or non licensed work, and why?
- Is the price for removal and disposal, and will I get the consignment note?
- Do you carry insurance that covers asbestos work?
- Will the area be cleaned and checked before I use it again?
Questions people ask
How do I know if I have asbestos?
You cannot tell by looking. A sample has to be taken and tested by a lab. Do not cut or break a material yourself to get a sample.
Do I need a licensed contractor to remove an asbestos garage roof?
Often not, because asbestos cement is usually lower risk. The work still needs trained people who follow HSE guidance. If the roof is badly damaged, or other materials are involved, ask a surveyor which rules apply.
Can I take asbestos to a Leeds tip?
Only to the council's Kirkstall site, by appointment, and only from householders. It must be double wrapped. The council does not accept asbestos from trade or businesses.
How do I check an asbestos removal company is licensed?
Search the HSE list of licensed asbestos contractors by company name. If the firm says it is licensed but is not on the list, ask which company name the licence is held under.