Kent · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Bobbing
Asbestos garage roof removal across Bobbing and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Sheet garages
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
Asbestos garage roof removal for Bobbing
Garage roofs in Bobbing
Bobbing is about 2 miles west of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Properties in Bobbing range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We work right across the region, from Bobbing to Canterbury (about 17 miles away).
In Bobbing, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, often with cement roofs. Bobbing is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, where garages often sit alongside barns and outbuildings with similar roofs.
Anywhere in ME9, garage roof removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Bobbing Hill, Cold Harbour Lane and Ladyfields Close; we cover every one. For properties just outside Bobbing, we cover Keycol (1 mile west), Chestnut Street (1 mile south-west), Danaway (1 mile south-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Oad Street (2 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Maidstone (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (15 miles west), Whitstable (14 miles east), Faversham (8 miles east), Minster (7 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (14 miles south-west).
A little further out are Bayford Court (1.9 miles east) and Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (1.4 miles east).
- Nearby schools include Westlands School (0.7 miles south-east)
Asbestos garage roof removal in Bobbing
We remove single and double garage roofs, garages in rows and blocks, lean-tos and carports across Bobbing. Tell us the size and send photos. We often deal with corrugated roof sheets, ridge pieces and cement wall panels, and people typically contact us about garages due a new roof and cracked, mossy or leaking roofs.
In towns and villages like Bobbing, garages are often one of several outbuildings with cement roofs. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Bobbing (ME9)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Towns and villages near Bobbing
How it works
On the day, we set up barrier tape around the garage and damp down the sheets, then unbolt each sheet and lower it without breaking it. While we work, the area stays out of bounds, so arrange for pets and children to be elsewhere. In December, it’s dark in Bobbing by about 3:50pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Tell us the size of the garage and the access
- We plan the access and the waste
- We time it around your roofer
- We remove the roof with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up and send the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Bobbing
Moss and lichen spread on older sheets, but scrubbing or jet-washing them off releases fibres.
In older properties, we often see:
- Lean-tos and carports
- Concrete-panel garages
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
For rented homes with garages close to Newington station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it.
Comparing quotes
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What category of work it is
- What paperwork you get
The scope of garage roof removal
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- High winds can delay roof work
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Bobbing
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Ridge pieces
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
- Fixings and bolts
- Bargeboards
- Gutters and downpipes
FAQs for Bobbing
Do older homes in Bobbing have asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Bobbing can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Is garage roof removal licensed work?
Normally not: HSE treats most asbestos cement sheet removal as non-licensed, but it still needs controls, training and legal disposal.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Do you take down the walls too?
We can remove cement wall panels too. Brick walls and bases need a builder or demolition contractor.
How do I know if my garage roof is asbestos?
Pre-2000 grey corrugated sheeting often is, but only a test confirms it. A sample test will tell you.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material, with photos if possible. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Duty holders and landlords in Bobbing
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Bobbing must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
After we’ve finished in Bobbing
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it’s useful when you sell.
To avoid problems in future:
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
- Give us a rough size
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
What to avoid
Don’t store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
Do not drill, cut or break the sheets.
What affects the price in Bobbing
These are the main things that affect the price of garage roof removal:
- How many samples are needed
- The category of work
- Parking and access charges
- What the material is and its state
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
Helpful photos:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An overall view
- Cracks or breaks
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Which option is right?
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. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Reports and results you can share
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
What it might be made of
Roof felt
You may find felt on the roof, which is sometimes tested too.
Corrugated sheets
Corrugated asbestos cement sheets are the main part of most garage roofs. They’re kept damp and lowered whole.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site