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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Chelsham
Asbestos garage roof removal in Chelsham: asbestos garage roof removal, with the sheets wrapped and taken away, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Garage blocks
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Garages due a new roof
Asbestos garage roof removal in Chelsham
Duty holders and landlords in Chelsham
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
If your business premises in Chelsham were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Chelsham
Each sheet is unfixed and lowered whole, since broken cement releases fibres. Typical jobs include garages due a new roof and lean-tos and carports, including downpipes, cement wall panels and bargeboards.
In a village like Chelsham, garages sit alongside barns, stables and outbuildings with similar cement roofs, so it’s worth dealing with them together. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Chelsham (CR6)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Step by step
Sheets are wrapped and labelled as they’re removed, then loaded for disposal. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. In December, it’s dark in Chelsham by about 3:55pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Describe the garage
- We work out how to reach the roof safely
- We time it around your roofer
- We remove the roof with controls to keep fibres down
- You get the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
How to get a quote
You will get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
Which option is right?
Removing the roof before a new one is fitted keeps the jobs separate, so the roofer starts on a clear structure. Dealing with asbestos before building work is typically cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
Where asbestos turns up
Converting or rebuilding a garage means removing the roof first.
These come up again and again:
- Garage blocks
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Single garages
If you’re a landlord with garages near Woldingham station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs.
What your quote should include
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Any exclusions
Nearby places to Chelsham
Other services in Chelsham
Garage roofs in Chelsham
Chelsham is about 3 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Chelsham is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We work in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Chelsham to London (about 13 miles away).
Properties near Nore Hill may have outbuildings as well as a garage, so it can make sense to do them at once. Across Chelsham, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, often with cement roofs.
For garage roof jobs in CR6, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Chelsham Common and Chelsham Road or a nearby road, we can help. If your property is just outside Chelsham, we also cover Farleigh (1 mile north), Warlingham (1 mile west), Hamsey Green (1 mile west), Fickleshole (1 mile north-east) and New Addington (2 miles north). We also cover nearby towns such as Epsom (10 miles west), Horley (11 miles south-west), Redhill (8 miles south-west), Ewell (10 miles west), Reigate (9 miles south-west) and Caterham (3 miles south-west).
Well-known places in the area include Warlingham Park Hospital (less than half a mile north) and East Surrey Museum (3 miles south-west). Within reach you’ll find Hutchinson's Bank and Nore Hill.
- Nearby schools include Warlingham School (1.6 miles west)
- Local pubs include Hare & Hounds pub (0.7 miles south-west)
Materials we deal with
Fixings
Seized bolts are dealt with carefully.
Roof felt
We will say if it should be tested.
What happens next
Share the paperwork with your builder.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
What to avoid
Never pressure-wash or brush the roof.
Never cut or break the sheets.
Chelsham questions
My garage in Chelsham 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.
Could my house in Chelsham contain asbestos?
If your home in Chelsham was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you cannot tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
Can I paint my asbestos garage roof instead?
It can be done on a sound roof, but preparation must not disturb the surface. Pressure-washing and wire-brushing are out.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
How long will the job take?
A single garage is typically a short job, but access, size and condition make a difference.
Do you need a licence to remove an asbestos garage roof?
Generally not: HSE treats most asbestos cement sheet removal as non-licensed, but it must still be done properly.
My garage is in a row: can you still do it?
Often, yes, if the work area can be separated safely from the neighbouring garages. Send photos and we will advise.
What we do and don’t cover
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- Different materials need a different approach
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials we see
- Gutters and downpipes
- Roof felt
- Bargeboards
- Ridge pieces
- Cement wall panels
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site