Medway · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Borstal
Asbestos garage roof removal in Borstal: careful removal of corrugated garage roofs. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Single garages
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Roofs to clear before demolition
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Asbestos garage roof removal in Borstal
Not sure it’s asbestos? We can test a sample. Grey corrugated sheeting on a pre-2000 garage often is, but you can’t be certain by looking. Typical jobs include carport roofs and pieces of broken roof, including ridge pieces, cement gutters and corrugated roof sheets.
Homes in towns and villages like Borstal often have a garage plus sheds or lean-tos with similar roofs, which can be removed together. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Borstal (ME1, ME2)
- Area hub
- Medway
- Service
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- High winds can delay roof work
- Different materials need a different approach
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Roof felt
- Bargeboards
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Cement wall panels
- Fixings and bolts
- Ridge pieces
FAQs for Borstal
Are garage roofs in Borstal usually asbestos?
Older garages often do, but not all. Only a test can confirm it.
Could my house in Borstal contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Borstal may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Do you take down the walls too?
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 you help with a flat?
Yes, of course. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Choosing the right option
Paint or overclad instead? Sometimes possible on a sound roof, but cleaning and preparation must not disturb the surface. Our guide covers the options. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
How we work in Borstal
- Accredited laboratory results
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- No removal until we know what it is
- Across London and the South East
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
What happens next
The garage is left open to the weather until the new roof goes on, so book the new roof in good time.
Some practical advice:
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
Don’ts
Don’t jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
Don’t store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
Where asbestos turns up
Corrugated asbestos cement was widely used for garage roofs until asbestos was banned in 1999, so they’re common across Medway.
In older properties, we often see:
- Single garages
- Pieces of broken roof
- Garage conversions
- Garages due for demolition
In Borstal, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, often with cement roofs.
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The method and controls
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
Garage roofs in Borstal
Borstal is about 1 mile south-west of Rochester, in Medway. For garage roof jobs in Borstal, tell us about parking and access. Borstal is one of 68 places in Medway where we work. Our area stretches from Borstal to London (about 26 miles away).
If you’re a landlord with garages near Cuxton station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs. Near open spaces such as Ranscombe Farm, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, which can be dealt with together.
Wherever your property is in ME1 and ME2, garage roof removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include Hill Road, Manor Lane and Mount Road; we cover every one. Main roads around Borstal include the M2, so mention parking if the property is on one. Neighbouring places we cover include Rochester (1 mile north-east), Strood (1 mile north), Cuxton (1 mile west), North Halling (2 miles west) and Wouldham (2 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Gillingham (4 miles east), Rainham (5 miles east), Park Wood (5 miles east), Lordswood (4 miles south-east), Twydall (4 miles east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north-east).
A little further out are St. Catherine's Hospital (1.1 miles north-east) and Six Poor Travellers House (1.3 miles north-east). Within reach you’ll find Blue Bell Hill and Ranscombe Farm.
- Schools near Borstal include Sir Joseph Williamson's Mathematical School (0.6 miles south-east) and St John Fisher RC Comprehensive School (1.4 miles east)
- Local facilities include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.4 miles north) and Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles north-east)
What affects the price in Borstal
When we quote, we look at:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The type of material and its condition
- How much there is
- Disposal costs
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
When you send photos, these help most:
- An idea of size
- The access route
- An overall view
- The parking area
Each job is priced individually. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
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The process
In strong wind or heavy rain, we may have to stop, for safety. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum. We plan garage roof jobs in Borstal for daylight: sunset is about 3:50pm in December and about 9:20pm in June.
- Tell us roughly how big the garage is and how we’d reach it
- We confirm the roof is asbestos cement, testing a sample if needed
- We quote and book a date around your roofer
- The sheets are damped, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
How to get a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
Related guides
Should you do it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site