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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Cheriton, Kent
Looking for garage roof removal in Cheriton? We work across Cheriton and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Garages in a row or block
- Garage conversions
- Lean-tos and carports
Asbestos garage roof removal near Cheriton
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Cheriton
Asbestos cement roofs are fragile: they will not take a person’s weight. We use the right access equipment, not the roof itself. People often contact us about garages in a row or block and roofs to clear before demolition, including cement wall panels, bargeboards and cement gutters.
In Cheriton, a garage may come with sheds or lean-tos roofed the same way. Paperwork is part of every job, which is useful when you sell, let or build.
- Where
- Cheriton (CT19, CT20, CT50)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Cheriton
How far is Cheriton from London?
Cheriton is about 61 miles from central London, well within our area.
Could my house in Cheriton contain asbestos?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Cheriton may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you remove one roof in a block of garages?
Normally, as long as we can work safely next to the others. Send photos and we will advise.
Do you take down the walls too?
We can remove cement wall panels too. Brick walls and bases need a builder or demolition contractor.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Can you help with a flat?
Yes. For shared areas, ask the managing agent about the asbestos register.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test answers the question for the materials sampled; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
What else we do in Cheriton
Garage roofs in Cheriton
Cheriton is about 1 mile west of Folkestone, in Kent. Homes, landlords and businesses in Cheriton contact us for garage roof jobs about all kinds of jobs. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Near open spaces such as Sugar Loaf Hill, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding. In Cheriton, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 5 miles, where garages often sit alongside barns and outbuildings with similar roofs. The sea is within about 2 miles, and on exposed sites wind decides when roof sheets can be taken down safely.
Garage roof jobs anywhere in CT19, CT20 and CT50 start with the postcode and some photos. Local streets include Oaks Road, Firs Lane and Star Lane; we cover every one. Cheriton is on the M20, so it’s easy for us to reach. If your property is just outside Cheriton, we also cover Sandgate (1 mile south), Folkestone (1 mile east), Peene (1 mile north-west), Newington (1 mile west) and Arpinge (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (12 miles west), Canterbury (13 miles north), Dover (8 miles north-east), Deal (14 miles north-east), Hythe (3 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sandgate Castle (1 mile south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.3 miles north-west). Within reach you will find Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Local schools include Pent Valley Technology College (within half a mile north-east) and The Folkestone Academy (1.1 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find White Lion pub (less than half a mile west)
What we do and do not cover
Before booking, note that:
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is normally a separate job
- High winds can delay roof work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Cheriton
- Bargeboards
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Cement wall panels
- Fixings and bolts
- Ridge pieces
- Roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
The process
Our team wears coveralls and respiratory protection, and keep the area clear of everyone else. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. We plan garage roof jobs in Cheriton for daylight: sunset is about 3:50pm in December and about 9:15pm in June.
- Send photos of the garage and the roof
- We check it’s asbestos cement
- We quote for the removal and disposal
- We remove the sheets carefully
- The waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Dig out previous surveys
- Let us know where we can park
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Ask for a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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Why people call us in Cheriton
Leaks often come from cracked sheets, and patch repairs on brittle sheets rarely last.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Roofs to clear before demolition
- Garages due a new roof
- Old, cracked sheets
If you let a house with a garage near Folkestone West station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it.
What your quote should include
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Your options compared
What about painting or overcladding? Sometimes possible on a sound roof, but cleaning and preparation must not disturb the surface. See our guide to repair, paint or replace. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why us?
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Materials, one by one
Roof felt
Some garages have felt under or over the sheets, which can contain asbestos in older products.
Fixings
The sheets are held on with bolts. We release them carefully so the sheets don’t crack.
Looking after things afterwards
The garage is left open to the weather until the new roof goes on, so plan your replacement roof in advance.
To avoid problems in future:
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Give us a rough size
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
Avoid these
Do not drill, cut or break the sheets.
Never cut or break the sheets.
What affects the price in Cheriton
Every quote reflects:
- The type of material and its condition
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Parking and access charges
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
What to photograph
Photo tips:
- The access route
- Street parking nearby
- An overall view
- Visible markings
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site