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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Blackfriars
Buildings in Blackfriars built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer removal of asbestos cement garage roofs.
- Single garages
- Garages in a row or block
- Concrete-panel garages
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Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Blackfriars
Garage roofs were often made of asbestos cement until 1999, so they’re common across Greater London.
In older properties, we often see:
- Pieces of broken roof
- Block garages
- Concrete-panel garages
- Single garages
If the garage opens onto a main road such as the A4 and A40, tell us about parking and access.
Comparing quotes
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- If the price includes VAT
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Blackfriars
An old asbestos cement garage roof in Blackfriars tends to become brittle, mossy and leaky. Taking it off is typically the start of a new roof or conversion. Typical jobs include carport roofs and sheet garages, including cement wall panels, corrugated roof sheets and ridge pieces.
Garages around Blackfriars are often at the end of a garden or in a block off a rear lane, so we plan how to carry the sheets out. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Blackfriars (SE1, EC1M, EC1N)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
Access is by ladders, towers or crawling boards, not the fragile sheets, because asbestos cement roofs are fragile. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first. In December, it’s dark in Blackfriars by about 3:55pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Give us the size of the garage and the access
- We check the roof material first
- You get a written quote, and we agree a date that suits your new roof
- We wet the sheets, undo the fixings and lower each sheet whole
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Move things out of the way carefully
How to get a quote
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Good to know
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Common materials
- Bargeboards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Ridge pieces
- Fixings and bolts
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- How many samples are needed
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access to the area
- Travel and parking
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Labels, if any
- Approximate dimensions
- Street parking nearby
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Doing it yourself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
Garage roofs in Blackfriars
Blackfriars is about 1 mile north-west of London, in Greater London. For garage roof jobs in Blackfriars, tell us about parking and access. Blackfriars is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
Near open spaces such as Ludgate Hill, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding. In Blackfriars, many garages and sheds were added decades ago.
Anywhere in SE1, EC1M and EC1N, we can help with garage roof removal. We can help with garage roof jobs on streets such as Oat Lane, Bear Lane and Shoe Lane or the roads around them, wherever it is in Blackfriars. Blackfriars sits on or near the A4 and A40, so mention parking if the property is on one. Close by, we cover Temple (1 mile west), Temple Bar (1 mile west), Bankside (1 mile south-east), Smithfield (1 mile north) and Clare Market (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Kensington (4 miles west), Walthamstow (6 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Blackfriars 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 St Brides Crypt Museum (within half a mile north-west) and St Philip's Hospital (0.6 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Barnsbury Wood and St. James's Park Lake.
- Local schools include London Nautical School (0.5 miles south-west) and St Alban's Church of England Primary School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local churches include St Mary-at-Hill (0.9 miles east)
- Local pubs include The Black Friar pub (less than half a mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Barts Health Archives (under half a mile north-east) and County of London (0.6 miles east)
Questions from Blackfriars
My garage in Blackfriars has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Do you work near London Blackfriars station?
Yes, we cover Blackfriars, including the streets around London Blackfriars station.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
Can you remove the whole garage?
We can remove cement wall panels too. Brick walls and bases need a builder or demolition contractor.
What happens to the old roof sheets?
They’re wrapped in heavy polythene, labelled and taken to a permitted site.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
After we have finished in Blackfriars
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.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
What to avoid
Never stand on the roof: it’s fragile and will not take your weight.
Never stand on the roof: it’s fragile and won’t take your weight.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Blackfriars must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Which option is right?
Remove it or leave it? A sound roof with no work planned can be left and monitored; a cracked, leaking roof or a garage conversion means removal. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
How we work in Blackfriars
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Clear written quotes
- Domestic and commercial work
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
See how we quote and our cost guide.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site