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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Chatham
Found something that might be asbestos in Chatham? We provide garage roof sheets taken off whole and disposed of legally, explained in plain English.
- Garage conversions
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Garage blocks
Asbestos garage roof removal for Chatham
Asbestos garage roof removal in Chatham
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. From single garages and lean-tos and carports, we deal with ridge pieces, corrugated roof sheets and downpipes and more.
Chatham has garages of every age, and many built before 2000 have corrugated asbestos cement roofs. Clear answers come first: what the material is, and what that means for your plans.
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Your questions about garage roof removal in Chatham
Do you cover Chatham from London?
Chatham is about 29 miles from central London, well within our area.
Is asbestos common in Chatham homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Chatham may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Should all asbestos be removed?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. Keep a record and check its condition.
Where do the sheets go?
Each sheet is wrapped, labelled and taken away for disposal at a permitted site.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Is garage roof removal licensed work?
Typically not: asbestos cement sheet removal is normally non-licensed under HSE guidance, but it must still be done properly.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
How it works
Access is by ladders, towers or crawling boards, not the fragile sheets, because asbestos cement roofs are fragile. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing. Late-December sunset in Chatham is about 3:50pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Send photos of the garage, the roof and the access
- If needed, we test a sample to confirm it’s asbestos cement
- We plan the job and the waste, and send a quote
- We damp the sheets, release the fixings and lower them whole
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Asbestos garage roofs around Chatham
Chatham is about 29 miles east of London, in Medway. In Chatham, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses about all kinds of jobs. Chatham is one of 68 places in Medway where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Older houses in Chatham, near Christ the King or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. Properties near Blue Bell Hill may have outbuildings as well as a garage. Chatham is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way.
Here we cover the ME5, ME4, ME7 and ME1 postcode area. We can help with garage roof jobs on streets such as Luton High Street, Market Place and High Street or the roads around them, wherever it is in Chatham. With the A2 and A229 close by, Chatham is easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also cover Luton (1 mile north), Hale (1 mile north-east), Darland (1 mile east), Capstone (1 mile east) and Walderslade (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Rochester (3 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles east), Strood (3 miles north-west), Park Wood (3 miles east), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (5 miles north). Being one of Medway’s larger places, Chatham has buildings from every era.
A little further out are Medway Maritime Hospital (1.7 miles north) and Six Poor Travellers House (2.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Chatham includes Blue Bell Hill and Burham Down.
- Nearby schools include Walderslade Girls' School (less than half a mile south-west) and Walderslade Girls' School (under half a mile south-west)
- Nearby, you will find The Huntsman pub (0.9 miles north-west)
- Other local spots include Chatham Free Library (1.6 miles north) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.9 miles north-west)
What it might be made of
Wall panels
Some garages have cement wall panels as well.
Corrugated sheets
Most garage roofs are corrugated cement sheets. They’re kept damp and lowered whole.
Why people call us in Chatham
Moss and lichen grow on old roofs and hold water, but cleaning them off by scrubbing or jet-washing disturbs the surface and releases fibres.
Typical jobs in Chatham include:
- Pieces of broken roof
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Old, cracked sheets
- Concrete-panel garages
Garages on busy roads like the A2 and A229 need loading planned in advance.
Comparing quotes
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What is not included
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Prices and what affects them
Quotes vary because of:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Disposal costs
- The category of work
- How many samples are needed
The cost of garage roof removal depends on the job: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Cracks or breaks
- A clear close-up
- Visible markings
- A rough size or measurement
Not sure what you need? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page and describe the problem, and we will advise.
Choosing the right option
Removing the roof before a new one is fitted keeps the jobs separate, so the roofer starts on a clear structure. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
Why choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Reports and results you can share
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
Looking after things afterwards
After removal, the sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you get the consignment note.
A few practical points:
- Book your roofer in advance
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
- Let us know where we can park
Don’ts
Never cut or break the sheets.
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site