Greater London · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Ashburton
Asbestos garage roof removal across Ashburton and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Garages in a row or block
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Garage conversions
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After the job
Without the roof, the garage is exposed, so plan your replacement roof in advance.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
- Give us a rough size
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Tell us about parking and access
Things not to do
Never pressure-wash or brush the roof.
Do not store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
Asbestos garage roof removal for Ashburton properties
Many garages built before 2000, in Ashburton and elsewhere, have corrugated asbestos cement roofs. We take them off whole, keep them damp, wrap them and take them away, with a consignment note for your records. Common materials are bargeboards, ridge pieces and downpipes, and people typically contact us about single and double garage roofs and concrete-panel garages.
In Ashburton, garages are often reached through the garden or along a lane, so we plan how to carry the sheets out. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Ashburton (CR0, SE25, CR9)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
What about painting or overcladding? Sometimes possible on a sound roof, but cleaning and preparation must not disturb the surface. See our guide to repair, paint or replace. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why us?
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Clear written quotes
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Corrugated sheets
Corrugated asbestos cement sheets are the main part of most garage roofs. We wet them and lower them whole.
Gutters and downpipes
We take them down in whole lengths.
Where asbestos turns up
Converting or rebuilding a garage means removing the roof first.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Garages being knocked down
- Sheet garages
- Old, cracked sheets
- Single garages
Near open spaces such as Duppas Hill, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, so it can make sense to do them at once.
What your quote should include
- What paperwork you get
- How fibres will be kept down
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Places near Ashburton
What else we do in Ashburton
The scope of garage roof removal
A few things to be aware of:
- Re-roofing is normally separate
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- High winds can delay roof work
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Roof felt
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Bargeboards
- Cement wall panels
- Gutters and downpipes
- Ridge pieces
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Asbestos garage roofs around Ashburton
Ashburton is about 6 miles south of New Cross, in Greater London. Wherever your property is in Ashburton, tell us the postcode and what you need. Ashburton is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. We work right across the region, from Ashburton to London (8 miles away).
For rented homes with garages close to Norwood Junction station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it. Older houses in Ashburton, near Church of St Luke or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000.
Garage roof jobs anywhere in CR0, SE25 and CR9 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Long Lane, Tudor Road and Coe Avenue; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Woodside (1 mile north), Addiscombe (1 mile south), Shirley Oaks (1 mile south-east), Monks Orchard (1 mile south-east) and Shirley (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include London (8 miles north), City of Westminster (9 miles north-west), Marylebone (10 miles north), Kensington (10 miles north-west), St Pancras (10 miles north) and Shoreditch (10 miles north).
Ashburton 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.
Other landmarks nearby include Whitgift Centre (1.6 miles south-west) and Addiscombe (0.7 miles south-west). The countryside around Ashburton includes Duppas Hill and Bramley Bank.
- Nearby schools include Oasis Academy Shirley Park (within half a mile south-east)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Beehive pub (less than half a mile west)
The process
In strong wind or heavy rain, we may have to stop, for safety. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing. We plan garage roof jobs in Ashburton for daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, in June not until about 9:20pm.
- Give us the size of the garage and the access
- We confirm the roof is asbestos cement, testing a sample if needed
- You get a written quote, and we agree a date that suits your new roof
- The sheets are damped, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Ensure we can get to the area
How to get a quote
To get a quote, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Material and condition
- Location, parking and any London charges
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- Labels, if any
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The access route
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
FAQs for Ashburton
Do you cover Ashburton and the area around Norwood Junction station?
Yes, we cover Ashburton and the area towards Norwood Junction station, about 0.7 miles north-west.
Are garage roofs in Ashburton normally asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
My garage is in a row: can you still do it?
In most cases, if we can work safely alongside the neighbouring garages. Send us some photos.
Can you remove the whole garage?
Cement walls can come down the same way as the roof; brick walls and the base are a job for a builder or demolition contractor.
Can the roof be overclad?
It can be done on a sound roof, but preparation must not disturb the surface. Never jet-wash or wire-brush it.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
- 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