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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Charing
Asbestos garage roof removal in Charing, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Single garages
- Old, cracked sheets
- Garages in a row or block
Asbestos garage roof removal near Charing
How it works
If the weather turns windy or very wet, we may pause or reschedule, because safety comes first. Parking close by makes the day easier. We plan garage roof jobs in Charing for daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, in June not until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us the size of the garage and the access
- We plan the access and the waste
- We time it around your roofer
- We remove the roof with controls to keep fibres down
- You get the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about parking and access
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Asbestos garage roof removal for Charing properties
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. People often contact us about sheet garages and pieces of broken roof, involving ridge pieces, bargeboards and cement wall panels.
In a smaller place like Charing, garages are often detached, with access along a drive, so access is normally simple to plan. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Area
- Charing (TN27)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- You receive
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Responsibilities for owners
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Garage roofs in Charing
Charing is about 6 miles north-west of Ashford, in Kent. We cover Charing as part of Kent, whatever the size of the job. Charing is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Charing to Canterbury (about 13 miles away).
If you let a house with a garage near Charing station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs. Charing is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way.
This part of Kent takes in TN27. Whether your property is on The High Street, Market Place and Station Road or a nearby road, we can help. Neighbouring places we cover include Charing Heath (1 mile west), Cold Harbour (2 miles north-west), Lenham Heath (2 miles west), Stonebridge Green (2 miles west) and Lenham Forstal (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (12 miles west), Ashford (6 miles south-east), Canterbury (13 miles east), Sittingbourne (9 miles north), Whitstable (14 miles north-east) and Faversham (8 miles north-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Coldbridge Castle (4.3 miles west).
- Local pubs include King's Head Public House (under half a mile north-east)
After the job
The wrapped sheets go to a permitted site, and you get the consignment note.
To avoid problems in future:
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
Avoid these
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces and ask for advice.
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces.
Questions from Charing
My garage in Charing has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Do you work on properties in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
My garage is in a row: can you still do it?
In most cases, as long as the work area can be safely separated from the garages next door. Send us some photos.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
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.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Your options compared
DIY garage roof removal? HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and the roof is fragile, so there’s a serious falls risk too. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
What you get
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Clear advice on your options
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Domestic and commercial work
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
Towns and villages near Charing
What it might be made of
Wall panels
Some garages have cement wall panels as well.
Ridge pieces
The ridge pieces are often the same material.
Typical garage roof jobs in Charing
Corrugated asbestos cement was widely used for garage roofs until asbestos was banned in 1999, so many garages across Kent still have them.
Typical jobs in Charing include:
- Sheet garages
- Garages being knocked down
- Carport roofs
- Garage conversions
In Charing, many garages and sheds were added decades ago.
What to look for in a quote
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- The method and controls
- Which areas and materials are covered
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The survey scope
- How much waste there is
- The size of the job
The cost of garage roof removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A photo of the whole area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Where we could park
- An idea of size
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note