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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Charlwood, Surrey
Asbestos garage roof removal across Charlwood, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Lean-tos and carports
- Garages in a row or block
- Double garages
Need garage roof removal in Charlwood?
A closer look at the materials
Ridge pieces
Ridge cappings are usually asbestos cement too.
Corrugated sheets
The sheets are wrapped in heavy polythene for disposal.
Asbestos garage roof removal in Charlwood
Old cement garage roofs crack, grow moss and leak. Removal is often the first step to a new roof or a garage conversion. From lean-to roofs and cracked, mossy or leaking roofs, we deal with cement wall panels, ridge pieces and downpipes and more.
In a village like Charlwood, garages sit alongside barns, stables and outbuildings with similar cement roofs. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Charlwood (RH6)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Covers
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Charlwood
Weather slowly breaks down the surface of cement sheets, making them brittle and more likely to crack.
Typical jobs in Charlwood include:
- Block garages
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Old, cracked sheets
- Pieces of broken roof
For rented homes with garages close to Ifield station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it.
Before you book anyone
- The method and controls
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether VAT is included
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Garage roofs in Charlwood
Charlwood is about 3 miles south-west of Horley, in Surrey. Properties in Charlwood range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Around Tilgate Lake, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores, so it can make sense to do them at once. Older houses in Charlwood, near Church of St Nicholas or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 7 miles, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way.
Wherever your property is in RH6, garage roof removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. From The Street, Yew Tree Road and Rectory Lane or a nearby road, the process is the same. Neighbouring places we cover include Russ Hill (1 mile south-west), Norwood Hill (2 miles north), Cudworth (2 miles west), Ifieldwood (2 miles south) and Ifield (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Epsom (13 miles north), Horley (3 miles north-east), Redhill (6 miles north-east), Ewell (14 miles north), Reigate (6 miles north) and Caterham (11 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (3.1 miles south-east) and County Mall (3.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Charlwood include Tilgate Lake.
- Nearby, you will find The Half Moon pub (within half a mile north-west)
Your options compared
Thinking of doing it yourself? HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and there is a real risk of falling through the roof. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Records for your files
See our prices page or our cost guide.
FAQs for Charlwood
Are garage roofs in Charlwood generally asbestos?
Older garages often do, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Do you cover Charlwood and the area around Ifield station?
Yes, we cover Charlwood and the area towards Ifield station, about 2.8 miles south.
Do you take down the walls too?
We can remove cement wall panels as well as the roof; brick walls and the base are a job for a builder or demolition contractor.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
How long does it take to remove a garage roof?
A single garage is normally a short job, though access and condition affect it.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. Diseases linked to it, such as mesothelioma and asbestosis, can appear many years later, which is why it’s identified before work.
The process
We wear disposable coveralls and respirators throughout, and keep the area clear of everyone else. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening. We plan garage roof jobs in Charlwood for daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, in June not until about 9:20pm.
- Start with photos of the garage and how we reach it
- If needed, we test a sample to confirm it’s asbestos cement
- 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
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
Ask for a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
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What happens next
File the waste paperwork: buyers’ solicitors may ask about it.
A few practical points:
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
What to avoid
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces.
Don’t jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
How we price garage roof removal
Prices vary with:
- The type of material and its condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The quantity or area
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Helping us quote
Photos often save us a visit:
- Street parking nearby
- The access route
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
Send us the address in Charlwood, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Good to know
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- High winds can delay roof work
- Re-roofing is normally separate
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before you book.
Materials we see
- Bargeboards
- Roof felt
- Cement wall panels
- Ridge pieces
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Fixings and bolts
- Gutters and downpipes
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Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note