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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Broad Ford
Looking for garage roof removal in Broad Ford? We work across Broad Ford and the towns around it, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Old, cracked sheets
- Carport roofs
- Garages due for demolition
Asbestos garage roof removal for Broad Ford
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Broad Ford
An old asbestos cement garage roof in Broad Ford tends to become brittle, mossy and leaky. Taking it off is usually the start of a new roof or conversion. Typical jobs include roofs to clear before demolition and cracked, mossy or leaking roofs, including ridge pieces, downpipes and cement gutters.
In places like Broad Ford, garages are often one of several outbuildings with cement roofs. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Broad Ford (TN12)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
Any other asbestos in the garage should be noted, or removed at the same time if you prefer.
Some practical advice:
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Let neighbours know beforehand
Don’ts
Do not store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces.
Prices and what affects them
The price of garage roof removal depends mainly on:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The quantity or area
- The category of work
- Material and condition
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
What to photograph
For a quick quote, include:
- Approximate dimensions
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- Visible markings
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is typically a separate job
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Roof felt
- Bargeboards
- Cement wall panels
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Fixings and bolts
- Ridge pieces
- Gutters and downpipes
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
For businesses and landlords in Broad Ford
For managing agents and freeholders in Broad Ford, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Nearby places to Broad Ford
Other services in Broad Ford
Garage roofs in Broad Ford
Broad Ford is about 8 miles east of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Broad Ford contact us for garage roof jobs about all kinds of jobs. Broad Ford is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 28 miles away.
Around Bewl Water, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores, which can be dealt with together. Across Broad Ford, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 5 miles, where garages often sit alongside barns and outbuildings with similar roofs.
For garage roof jobs in TN12, just send the postcode and a few photos. Close by, we cover Capel Cross (1 mile north), Brandfold (1 mile east), Smallbridge (1 mile south-west), Horsmonden (1 mile north-west) and Hazel Street (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (10 miles north), Sevenoaks (15 miles north-west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (8 miles west), Tonbridge (9 miles north-west), Kings Hill (10 miles north) and Foley Park (11 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Old Scotney Castle (3.1 miles south-west) and Finchcocks Musical Museum (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Bewl Water.
- Local pubs include The Gun And Spitroast Public House And Rear Courtyard (0.9 miles north-west)
What we deal with in Broad Ford
Moss and lichen spread on older sheets, but scrubbing or jet-washing them off releases fibres.
These are some of the things we deal with in Broad Ford:
- Garages due a new roof
- Sheet garages
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Garages being knocked down
If you are a landlord with garages near Marden station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it.
What your quote should include
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Any exclusions
Materials, one by one
Wall panels
Walls come down the same way.
Roof felt
Some garages have felt under or over the sheets, which is sometimes tested too.
FAQs for Broad Ford
Do you work on properties in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Do you cover Broad Ford from London?
We cover Broad Ford, about 35 miles from central London.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Is garage roof removal licensed work?
Removing asbestos cement sheets is non-licensed work in most cases under HSE guidance, but it still needs controls, training and legal disposal.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
How it works
We work from ladders, stepladders, towers or crawling boards, never standing on the sheets themselves. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there is no confusion. Late-December sunset in Broad Ford is about 3:55pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Tell us roughly how big the garage is and how we’d reach it
- 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
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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