Kent · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Appledore
Asbestos garage roof removal for Appledore: garage roof sheets taken off whole and disposed of legally. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Block garages
- Lean-to roofs
- Garage conversions
Asbestos garage roof removal near Appledore
What happens
We tape off the area and wet the sheets first, then release the fixings and lower each sheet whole. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere. Garage roof removal in Appledore is planned around daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, in June not until about 9:15pm.
- Describe the garage
- We plan the access and the waste
- We agree a date that fits your new roof
- We take the roof off safely
- You get the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Make sure we can get to the area
Getting a price
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Asbestos garage roof removal near Appledore
Not sure it’s asbestos? We can test a sample. Pre-2000 grey sheeting often is, but only a test confirms it. People often contact us about garages in a row or block and old, cracked sheets, including cement gutters, bargeboards and ridge pieces.
In places like Appledore, garages are often one of several outbuildings with cement roofs. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Appledore (TN26)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
After the job
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.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Tell us about parking and access
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
What to avoid
Don’t store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
Never cut or break the sheets.
A closer look at the materials
Wall panels
Walls come down the same way.
Fixings
Seized bolts are dealt with carefully.
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- What the material is and its state
- How easy it is to reach
- How much waste there is
- Location, parking and any London charges
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Helping us quote
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A rough size or measurement
- Where we could park
- A picture of the whole area
- How we’d reach it
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
What’s included, and what is not
The usual limits are:
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- Different materials need a different approach
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Fixings and bolts
- Ridge pieces
- Cement wall panels
- Gutters and downpipes
- Roof felt
- Bargeboards
Also near Appledore
Asbestos garage roofs around Appledore
Appledore is about 8 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Appledore contact us for garage roof jobs. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Appledore to Canterbury (21 miles away).
For rented homes with garages close to Appledore (Kent) station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs. Properties near Orlestone Forest may have outbuildings as well as a garage, so it can make sense to do them at once. The sea is within about 6 miles; roof removal on exposed coastal sites is planned around the wind.
For garage roof jobs in TN26, just send the postcode and a few photos. Whether your property is on The Street, Old Way and Court Lodge Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. If your property is just outside Appledore, we also cover Appledore Heath (1 mile north), Stone in Oxney (1 mile south-west), Reading Street (2 miles west), Stone Corner (3 miles west) and Brattle (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ashford (8 miles north-east), Hythe (13 miles east), Tenterden (5 miles north-west), Kennington (10 miles north-east), New Romney (7 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (14 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Brenzett Aeronautical Museum (3.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Appledore includes Orlestone Forest.
Duty holders and landlords in Appledore
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Why people call us in Appledore
Years of weather wear the surface of the sheets, so they become brittle.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Pieces of broken roof
- Lean-to roofs
- Garages in a row or block
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
In Appledore, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, sometimes with cement sheet roofs.
What to look for in a quote
- What category of work it is
- What paperwork you get
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Which laboratory analyses samples
FAQs for Appledore
Do you work near Appledore (Kent) station?
Yes, we cover Appledore and the area towards Appledore (Kent) station, about 1.3 miles east.
How far is Appledore from London?
We cover Appledore, about 50 miles from central London.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
How do I get a quote?
Just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, a description and photos.
How quickly can you come out?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Notifiable jobs can’t start until they’ve been notified.
What happens to the old roof sheets?
They’re wrapped in heavy polythene, labelled and taken to a permitted site.
Do you need a licence to remove an asbestos garage roof?
In most cases, no: asbestos cement sheet removal is normally non-licensed under HSE guidance, though it still needs controls and legal disposal.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note