Looking for an asbestos removal company in Essex? Google reviews can help you compare customer experiences, but the number of reviews is only one part of choosing a contractor. This list brings together ten local companies, their reported review counts and practical questions to ask before booking.
Top 10 Companies
| Order | Company | Base | Reported Count | Reported Rating / 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harts Waste & Asbestos Removal Ltd | Hornchurch | 309 | 5.0 |
| 2 | Smart Asbestos Solutions | Grays | 62 | 4.9 |
| 3 | D.Z.H Environmental Services Ltd | Basildon | 46 | 5.0 |
| 4 | Zero Trace Asbestos Solutions Ltd | Braintree | 43 | 5.0 |
| 5 | John F Hunt Limited | Grays | 40 | 4.3 |
| 6 | JSL Asbestos Solutions | Southend-on-Sea | 40 | 5.0 |
| 7 | Best Environmental Solutions Ltd | Rayleigh | 23 | 4.6 |
| 8 | Aspect Contracts Limited | Basildon | 21 | 3.0 |
| 9 | eBrit Services Limited | Canvey Island | 21 | 2.7 |
| 10 | Ashbee Solutions Ltd | Colchester | 20 | 4.5 |
1. Harts Waste & Asbestos Removal Ltd
Base: Hornchurch
Reported Google reviews: 309 · Reported rating: 5.0/5
Harts Waste stands out with a 5.0-star Google rating across 309 reviews, the largest review count among the ten companies compared here. Based in Hornchurch, the family-run business supports homeowners, landlords and businesses across Essex with asbestos testing, surveys, removal and waste collection. Its services cover asbestos garage roofs, asbestos cement and textured coatings, giving customers a practical route from identifying a concern to arranging removal and disposal.
The Google feedback reviewed for this comparison praises the team’s professionalism, efficiency, reliability and friendly service. Harts gives prospective customers a substantial body of feedback to explore, with a clear lead in review volume among the companies featured here. Customers can send photographs and their postcode for a free, no-obligation quotation, with guide pricing available to help them plan their budget.
Before requesting a quote: Send Harts Waste your postcode, photographs taken from a safe distance and a brief description of the work required. Include approximate dimensions, access details and any existing asbestos survey or test results to help the team assess your enquiry and prepare a tailored quotation.
View Harts Waste & Asbestos Removal Ltd on Google · Review count and rating checked on 12 October 2026.
2. Smart Asbestos Solutions
Base: Grays
Reported Google reviews: 62 · Reported rating: 4.9/5
Based in Grays, Smart Asbestos Solutions advertises non-licensed and notifiable non-licensed asbestos removal, encapsulation and collection. Its services include garage roofs, textured coatings, asbestos guttering and contaminated floor and ceiling tiles.
Before requesting a quote: Confirm that the material and condition fall within the company’s removal scope, and ask whether the quotation includes dismantling, packaging, disposal and any replacement work.
View Smart Asbestos Solutions on Google · Review count and rating checked on 12 October 2026.
3. D.Z.H Environmental Services Ltd
Base: Basildon
Reported Google reviews: 46 · Reported rating: 5.0/5
D.Z.H Environmental Services is based in Basildon. Its contractor service listing includes asbestos removal, asbestos sampling and land remediation for domestic, commercial and industrial properties.
Before requesting a quote: Discuss the type and condition of the asbestos before requesting a written removal scope. Confirm who will undertake any licensable work and what waste documentation will be supplied.
View D.Z.H Environmental Services Ltd on Google · Review count and rating checked on 12 October 2026.
4. Zero Trace Asbestos Solutions Ltd
Base: Braintree
Reported Google reviews: 43 · Reported rating: 5.0/5
Zero Trace Asbestos Solutions is based in Braintree and specialises in non-licensed asbestos removal. It advertises testing, removal, disposal and cleaning services across Essex and neighbouring counties, with residential garage roofs among the examples on its website.
Before requesting a quote: Check whether you need removal of installed materials or collection of already-detached asbestos. Ask the company to confirm that your material is suitable for its non-licensed service.
View Zero Trace Asbestos Solutions Ltd on Google · Review count and rating checked on 12 October 2026.
5. John F Hunt Limited
Base: Grays
Reported Google reviews: 40 · Reported rating: 4.3/5
John F Hunt is based in Grays and operates across demolition, construction and regeneration. Its asbestos contractor listing makes it relevant to customers comparing providers for work that forms part of a larger building project.
Before requesting a quote: Confirm the contracting division, whether it accepts your project size, and whether the Google profile being reviewed belongs to that division.
View John F Hunt Limited on Google · Review count and rating checked on 12 October 2026.
6. JSL Asbestos Solutions
Base: Southend-on-Sea
Reported Google reviews: 40 · Reported rating: 5.0/5
Based in Southend-on-Sea, JSL Asbestos Solutions offers surveys, sampling, consultancy and asbestos removal services. Its website describes removal planning and work involving its experts and licensed contractors, alongside project management.
Before requesting a quote: Ask which contractor will physically undertake the removal and which company will be responsible for the contract, notifications and clearance arrangements. Distinguish the survey fee from the removal quotation.
View JSL Asbestos Solutions on Google · Review count and rating checked on 12 October 2026.
7. Best Environmental Solutions Ltd
Base: Rayleigh
Reported Google reviews: 23 · Reported rating: 4.6/5
Best Environmental Solutions lists a Rayleigh regional office and advertises asbestos removal, surveys and testing. It also offers environmental cleaning, soft strip and demolition services.
Before requesting a quote: For combined removal and clearance projects, ask for an itemised quotation so you can compare asbestos work separately from additional services.
View Best Environmental Solutions Ltd on Google · Review count and rating checked on 12 October 2026.
8. Aspect Contracts Limited
Base: Basildon
Reported Google reviews: 21 · Reported rating: 3.0/5
Aspect Contracts lists its Essex office at Aspect House in Basildon. Its website includes asbestos abatement, asbestos surveys and waste collection services.
Before requesting a quote: Ask for a written scope covering the removal method, waste handling and any independent analyst requirements. Read recent reviews as well as the overall score.
View Aspect Contracts Limited on Google · Review count and rating checked on 12 October 2026.
9. eBrit Services Limited
Base: Canvey Island
Reported Google reviews: 21 · Reported rating: 2.7/5
eBrit Services advertises asbestos removal, asbestos surveys and contaminated-soil remediation. Its published service information places an emphasis on planning work around business continuity.
Before requesting a quote: For occupied premises, discuss access arrangements, isolation of the work area and the proposed programme. Check recent customer feedback before deciding.
View eBrit Services Limited on Google · Review count and rating checked on 12 October 2026.
10. Ashbee Solutions Ltd
Base: Colchester
Reported Google reviews: 20 · Reported rating: 4.5/5
Ashbee Solutions is listed in Colchester, with services covering asbestos removal and disposal, surveys, sampling, remediation and demolition-related work.
Before requesting a quote: Describe the materials and planned building work when requesting a quote, and confirm whether sampling or a wider survey is needed before removal.
View Ashbee Solutions Ltd on Google · Review count and rating checked on 12 October 2026.
How to Choose an Asbestos Removal Contractor
- Match the service to the material. If you do not know whether a material contains asbestos, arrange appropriate asbestos testing or an asbestos survey before disturbing it.
- Check the right authorisation. A waste-carrier registration is not an HSE asbestos-removal licence. Where work is licensable, verify the current licence of the contractor undertaking it using HSE licensing guidance.
- Compare equivalent written quotes. Ask whether access equipment, removal, packaging, transport, disposal, any required analyst and reinstatement are included. Confirm whether VAT is additional.
- Read relevant reviews. Look for recent feedback about similar jobs, the company’s responses and the number of reviews behind the rating.
- Ask about paperwork. Confirm the waste destination and the consignment documentation you will receive. Do not place asbestos in household bins or ordinary skips.
Planning Your Budget
Use our asbestos removal pricing guide as a starting point, not a fixed quote. Harts Waste’s guide prices exclude VAT and depend on the material, quantity, access, location and controls required. Garage roof removal and full garage removal are different jobs, so make the scope clear when comparing estimates.
To discuss a Harts Waste quotation, send your postcode, photographs and details of the work. Choose your contractor on suitability, compliance and a clear written scope, not review count alone.
How This Comparison Was Compiled
Research was carried out on 12 October 2026. The comparison covers Essex, Hornchurch and Romford. Contractors based elsewhere are not included simply because they advertise Essex coverage.
The entries are ordered by reported Google review count, highest first, not by star rating. Equal counts are ordered alphabetically.
Research started with 58 individual listings from directories, company websites and wider searches, then expanded to Google Maps searches across Essex towns. Eligibility requires an Essex base and an advertised asbestos removal service, rather than surveying or testing alone. Collection-only and disposal-only services are not treated as removal of installed materials.
The ten featured companies’ Google review counts and ratings were checked directly on Google Maps on 12 October 2026. This is a comparison of the featured shortlist, not an exhaustive census of local businesses. Counts and ratings can change, and reviews may cover services other than asbestos removal.