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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Capel, Surrey
Asbestos garage roof removal for properties in Capel and Surrey: removal of asbestos cement garage roofs.
- Garage blocks
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Sheet garages
Asbestos help in Capel
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Capel
Single, double and block garages, lean-tos and carports in Capel all have roofs like these. Photos and rough sizes help us quote. Whether it’s garages before a new roof or conversion and storm-damaged sheets, we deal with cement gutters, ridge pieces and downpipes and more.
In places like Capel, garages are often one of several outbuildings with cement roofs, so it’s worth dealing with them together. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Capel (RH5)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- You receive
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Materials, one by one
Corrugated sheets
Most garage roofs are corrugated cement sheets. We wet them and lower them whole.
Fixings
Hook bolts and fixings hold the sheets to the frame. We undo them gently to avoid cracking.
Garage roof removal around Capel
Capel is about 5 miles south of Dorking, in Surrey. If your garage roof job is in Capel, let us know about access when you get in touch. We cover 395 places across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 6 miles away.
In Capel, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, often with cement roofs. For rented homes with garages close to Ockley station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs. Capel is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way.
Here we cover the RH5 postcode area, and your garage roof job can be anywhere in it. Whether your property is on The Street, Laundry Way and Bakers Way or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we cover Ockley (2 miles west), Beare Green (2 miles north), Paynes Green (2 miles south-west), Kingsfold (2 miles south) and Holmwood Corner (3 miles north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (13 miles north-west), Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (7 miles east), Redhill (9 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north) and Reigate (8 miles north-east).
A little further out are Horsham Hospital (5.6 miles south). The countryside around Capel includes Leith Hill and Warnham LNR.
For businesses and landlords in Capel
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
If you manage or own a block in Capel, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors.
Questions from Capel
Is asbestos common in Capel homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Capel can contain it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work on properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. We will give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Can I paint my asbestos garage roof instead?
Sometimes, if the roof is sound, but cleaning and preparing it without disturbing the surface is the hard part. Never jet-wash or wire-brush it.
Is garage roof removal licensed work?
Usually not: HSE treats removing asbestos cement sheets as non-licensed work, but it must still be done properly.
How long does it take to remove a garage roof?
A single garage is typically a short job, though access and condition affect it.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Afterwards
Without the roof, the garage is exposed, so book the new roof in good time.
To avoid problems in future:
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
- Give us a rough size
- Book your roofer in advance
- Tell us about parking and access
Avoid these
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces and ask for advice.
Don’t store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
What we do and do not cover
Worth knowing before booking:
- Different materials need a different approach
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Gutters and downpipes
- Ridge pieces
- Bargeboards
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Roof felt
- Cement wall panels
DIY and asbestos
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.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
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How we work
Access is by ladders, towers or crawling boards, not the fragile sheets. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere. In December, it’s dark in Capel by about 3:55pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- 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
- You get a written quote, and we agree a date that suits your new roof
- The sheets are damped, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Move things out of the way carefully
Ask for a quote
Send us the address in Capel, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749, and we will reply with a quote.
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How we price garage roof removal
We base our quote on:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How many samples are needed
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The quantity or area
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Sending photos
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Approximate dimensions
- A clear close-up
- Where we could park
Not sure what you need? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Choosing the right option
Be wary of a price that’s much lower than others: broken sheets, no controls or illegal dumping. Ask for the waste paperwork. Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Why people choose us
- Clear written quotes
- Clear advice on your options
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Records for your files
Read how we quote or our cost guide.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site