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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Addiscombe
Asbestos garage roof removal in Addiscombe and across Greater London: asbestos garage roof removal, with the sheets wrapped and taken away.
- Carport roofs
- Garages in a row or block
- Prefab garages with cement walls
Asbestos garage roof removal in Addiscombe
Asbestos garage roof removal for Addiscombe properties
Old cement garage roofs crack, grow moss and leak. Removal is often the first step to a new roof or a garage conversion. Typical jobs include pieces of broken roof and carport roofs, involving bargeboards, downpipes and ridge pieces.
In London neighbourhoods like Addiscombe, garage blocks are found on estates and behind terraces, so check who owns the block. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Addiscombe (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Looking after things afterwards
If the garage has other asbestos, such as cement wall panels or a flue, it should be recorded, or removed at the same time if you prefer.
Keeping things safe:
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Give us a rough size
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
Don’ts
Never stand on the roof: it can break underfoot.
Don’t climb onto or walk on an asbestos cement roof: it’s fragile and will not take your weight.
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
Common questions in Addiscombe
Could my house in Addiscombe contain asbestos?
Any home in Addiscombe built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you cannot tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Are garage roofs in Addiscombe usually asbestos?
Older garages often do, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
Can I paint my asbestos garage roof instead?
It’s possible on a sound roof, but preparation has its own risks. Do not pressure-wash it first.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Do you take down the walls too?
Cement wall panels can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets. Brick walls and bases need a builder or demolition contractor.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Towns and villages near Addiscombe
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Asbestos garage roofs around Addiscombe
Addiscombe is about 2 miles north-east of Croydon, in Greater London. If your garage roof job is in Addiscombe, let us know about access when you get in touch. We work in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Properties near Bramley Bank may have outbuildings as well as a garage, so it can make sense to do them at once. For garages on or near the A232, let us know where we can load.
For garage roof jobs in CR0, SE25 and CR9, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Grant Road, Capri Road and Coe Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can help. Addiscombe sits on or near the A232; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. If your property is just outside Addiscombe, we also cover Shirley Oaks (1 mile east), Ashburton (1 mile north), Woodside (1 mile north), Shirley (1 mile east) and Monks Orchard (1 mile east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (10 miles north), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Addiscombe is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Nearby you will also find County Borough of Croydon (1.5 miles south-west) and National Psychosis Unit (1.5 miles east). The countryside around Addiscombe includes Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Schools near Addiscombe include The Woodside Academy (under half a mile north-west)
- Local pubs include The Cricketers pub (less than half a mile east)
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Fixings and bolts
- Gutters and downpipes
- Ridge pieces
- Bargeboards
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and respirators throughout, and keep the area clear of everyone else. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. We plan garage roof jobs in Addiscombe for daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, in June not until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm the material, testing a sample if needed
- You get a written quote
- We remove the sheets carefully
- The waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Tell us about parking and access
Getting a price
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Materials, one by one
Roof felt
We will tell you if it needs testing.
Corrugated sheets
Most garage roofs are corrugated cement sheets. We wet them and lower them whole.
Responsibilities for owners
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If your business premises in Addiscombe were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
How we price garage roof removal
What drives the price:
- Travel and parking
- Disposal costs
- The size of the job
- How easy it is to reach
We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The parking area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Addiscombe
Moss and lichen spread on older sheets, but scrubbing or jet-washing them off releases fibres.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to garage roof jobs:
- Single and double garage roofs
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Garage blocks
- Lean-to roofs
In Addiscombe, many garages and sheds were added decades ago.
Comparing quotes
- Any exclusions
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site