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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Caterham, Surrey
Looking for garage roof removal in Caterham? We cover Caterham and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Pieces of broken roof
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Double garages
Need garage roof removal in Caterham?
Asbestos garage roof removal for Caterham properties
Single, double and block garages, lean-tos and carports in Caterham all have roofs like these. Photos and rough sizes help us quote. Typical jobs include prefab garages with cement walls and garage blocks, involving downpipes, cement wall panels and corrugated roof sheets.
Many people in towns like Caterham convert their garages, and the old cement roof is generally the first thing to go. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Caterham (CR3)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- You receive
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what isn’t
To be clear about the scope:
- Different materials need a different approach
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials in Caterham
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bargeboards
- Fixings and bolts
- Ridge pieces
What happens next
We clear up and check for fragments before we leave.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
- File the waste paperwork
- Tell us about parking and access
Avoid these
Don’t drill, cut or break the sheets.
Never pressure-wash or brush the roof.
How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and respirators throughout, and keep the area clear of everyone else. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere. In December, it’s dark in Caterham by about 3:55pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Get in touch with photos
- We check it’s asbestos cement
- You get a written quote
- On the day we wet, unfix and lower the sheets whole
- The waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let us know if something’s broken
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form; it helps us quote accurately.
Related guides
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Asbestos garage roofs around Caterham
Caterham is about 11 miles south-west of Orpington, in Surrey. Caterham is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 395 places in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Caterham to Crawley (13 miles away).
Around South London Downs National Nature Reserve, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores. If you’re a landlord with garages near Caterham station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it.
Garage roof jobs anywhere in CR3 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include High Street, London Road and Park Road; we cover every one. With the B2030 and B2031 close by, Caterham is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover Woldingham Garden Village (2 miles east), Tyler's Green (2 miles south-east), Woldingham (3 miles east), Godstone (3 miles south) and Church Town (3 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Epsom (8 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles south-west), Redhill (5 miles south-west), Ewell (8 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles south-west) and Walton-on-Thames (15 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Bletchingley Castle (3.4 miles south) and East Surrey Museum (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Caterham includes South London Downs National Nature Reserve and Mercers Lake.
- Local schools include de Stafford School (0.5 miles north-east) and Sunnydown School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Local pubs include The King And Queen Public House (less than half a mile south-east)
Duty holders and landlords in Caterham
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
If you manage or own a block in Caterham, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Questions from Caterham
Do you cover Caterham and the area around Caterham station?
Yes, we cover Caterham and the area towards Caterham station, about 0.7 miles south-east.
Could my house in Caterham contain asbestos?
Any home in Caterham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop, keep people away from the area and don’t sweep or vacuum up debris. Then ask for advice.
Is my garage roof in Caterham asbestos?
If it’s grey corrugated sheeting on a garage built before 2000, it may be, but you cannot be sure by looking. A sample test will tell you.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Places near Caterham
What else we do in Caterham
What affects the price in Caterham
What drives the price:
- The survey scope
- Disposal costs
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The quantity or area
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- The access route
- An idea of size
- An overall view
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
What we deal with in Caterham
Storm damage can leave broken pieces in gardens and drives, which should be picked up by someone who knows how.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to garage roof jobs:
- Lean-to roofs
- Old, cracked sheets
- Garages due for demolition
- Single and double garage roofs
If the garage opens onto a main road such as the B2030 and B2031, tell us about parking and access.
Before you book anyone
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Any exclusions
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
Materials we deal with
Corrugated sheets
Sheets are wrapped for disposal.
Roof felt
We’ll say if it should be tested.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site