Kent · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Canterbury
Found something that might be asbestos in Canterbury? Our service covers careful removal of corrugated garage roofs, with clear advice at each step.
- Garages due for demolition
- Garage conversions
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
Need garage roof removal in Canterbury?
How we price garage roof removal
The biggest factors in the price are:
- Parking and access charges
- What the material is and its state
- How much there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
Sometimes a test shows removal is not needed, because the material is clear.
Helping us quote
Photo tips:
- Labels, if any
- The parking area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Cracks or breaks
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Asbestos garage roof removal in Canterbury
If you are not sure your garage roof in Canterbury is asbestos, a sample test will tell you. Pre-2000 grey sheeting often is, but only a test confirms it. We often deal with cement wall panels, bargeboards and corrugated roof sheets, and people generally contact us about single garages and sheet garages.
A large place like Canterbury has garages of every era, and plenty of older ones have cement roofs. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
Nearby places to Canterbury
Canterbury questions
Do you cover Canterbury and the area around Canterbury East station?
Yes. Canterbury East station is close to the centre of Canterbury, and we cover the whole area.
Is asbestos common in Canterbury homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Canterbury can contain it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How can I get a price?
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.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you cover Canterbury?
We do: our area includes Canterbury and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999.
Canterbury garages: local notes
Canterbury is in Kent. Canterbury is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Canterbury is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover.
For garages on or near the A2 and A28, let us know where we can load. In Canterbury, many garages and sheds were added decades ago.
Garage roof jobs anywhere in CT1, CT2, CT4 and CT3 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Long Market, High Street and High Street St Gregorys; we cover every one. Canterbury sits on or near the A2 and A28, so mention parking if the property is on one. Nearby, we also cover Wincheap (1 mile south-west), Harbledown (1 mile west), Hales Place (1 mile north), Thanington (1 mile south-west) and Stuppington (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (13 miles south-west), Margate (15 miles north-east), Dover (14 miles south-east), Folkestone (14 miles south), Ramsgate (15 miles east) and Whitstable (6 miles north-west). As one of the bigger places in Kent, Canterbury has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Well-known places in the area include Whitefriars Shopping Centre (under half a mile south-west) and Canterbury Roman Museum (less than half a mile south). Within reach you will find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Schools near Canterbury include Barton Court Grammar School (0.5 miles east) and Canterbury School of Architecture (0.5 miles south-east)
- Churches close by include St Thomas of Canterbury Church (less than half a mile south-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Old Buttermarket pub (within half a mile south-west)
Materials we deal with
Wall panels
These can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets.
Roof felt
We’ll tell you if it needs testing.
Can I do it myself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Options to consider in Canterbury
Paint or overclad instead? It can work on a sound roof, but preparing it without disturbing the surface is the hard part. Our guide covers the options. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear written quotes
- Waste paperwork for every removal
See how we price jobs and the cost guide.
After we’ve finished in Canterbury
The wrapped sheets go to a permitted site, and you get the consignment note.
Some practical advice:
- Let us know where we can park
- Give us a rough size
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
Things not to do
Never pressure-wash or brush the roof.
Never pressure-wash or brush the roof.
Step by step
We wear disposable coveralls and respirators throughout, and keep the area clear of everyone else. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so please keep children and pets away. In December, it’s dark in Canterbury by about 3:50pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Start with photos of the garage and how we reach it
- We confirm the material, testing if needed
- We plan the job and the waste, and send a quote
- The sheets are wetted, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Dig out previous surveys
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Getting a price
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Helpful guides
Typical garage roof jobs in Canterbury
Garage roofs were often made of asbestos cement until 1999, so many garages across Kent still have them.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to garage roof jobs:
- Lean-to roofs
- Garage blocks
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
- Pieces of broken roof
Around Blean Woods RSPB Reserve, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores, which can be dealt with together.
What your quote should include
- What is not included
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- VAT, clearly stated
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Different materials need a different approach
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- Re-roofing is normally separate
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Gutters and downpipes
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Cement wall panels
- Fixings and bolts
- Ridge pieces
- Roof felt
- Bargeboards
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site