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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Clerkenwell
Asbestos garage roof removal in Clerkenwell: garage roof sheets taken off whole and disposed of legally, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Garages being knocked down
- Carport roofs
- Brittle, leaking roofs
Asbestos garage roof removal near Clerkenwell
The scope of garage roof removal
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- High winds can delay roof work
- Re-roofing is normally separate
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Common materials
- Roof felt
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Cement wall panels
- Ridge pieces
- Bargeboards
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Clerkenwell
Single, double and block garages, lean-tos and carports in Clerkenwell all have roofs like these. Tell us the size and send photos. We often deal with ridge pieces, bargeboards and cement wall panels, and typical jobs are block garages and roofs to clear before demolition.
In London neighbourhoods like Clerkenwell, garage blocks are found on estates and behind terraces, so check who owns the block. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Clerkenwell (N1, EC1V, WC1X)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Covers
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Weighing up your options
Just the roof, or the whole garage? Cement walls come down the same careful way; other parts of the structure may need a demolition contractor. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Why choose us
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Domestic and commercial work
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Records for your files
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
What it might be made of
Ridge pieces
We take them off with the sheets.
Fixings
The sheets are held on with bolts. We release them carefully so the sheets don’t crack.
Prices and what affects them
Every quote reflects:
- The quantity or area
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The survey scope
- The category of work
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, because the material is clear.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- An idea of size
- Street parking nearby
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Damaged areas
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
The process
After removal, we clean up and check for debris, then take the waste away. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away. We plan garage roof jobs in Clerkenwell for daylight: sunset is about 3:55pm in December and about 9:20pm in June.
- Send photos of the garage and the roof
- We confirm the material, testing a sample if needed
- You get a written quote
- On the day we wet, unfix and lower the sheets whole
- The waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Get a quote
Send us the address in Clerkenwell, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Helpful guides
Clerkenwell: your questions answered
Do you cover Clerkenwell and the area around Farringdon station?
Yes, we cover Clerkenwell, including the streets around Farringdon station.
Are garage roofs in Clerkenwell generally asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing.
My garage is in a row: can you still do it?
Normally, as long as we can work safely next to the others. Photos help us check.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Do you need a licence to remove an asbestos garage roof?
Removing asbestos cement sheets is non-licensed work in most cases under HSE guidance, but it must still be done properly.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Towns and villages near Clerkenwell
Also in Clerkenwell
Clerkenwell garages: local notes
Clerkenwell is about 2 miles north of London, in Greater London. If your garage roof job is in Clerkenwell, let us know about access. We work in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you’re a landlord with garages near Farringdon station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it. In Clerkenwell, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, often with cement roofs.
Wherever your property is in N1, EC1V and WC1X, garage roof removal is available. We can help with garage roof jobs on streets such as Long Lane, City Road and Noel Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Clerkenwell. With the A1 and A5201 close by, Clerkenwell is simple for us to get to. For properties just outside Clerkenwell, we cover Farringdon (1 mile south), Angel (1 mile north), Smithfield (1 mile south), Holborn (1 mile south-west) and St Pancras (1 mile west). We also cover nearby towns such as Kensington (5 miles south-west), Walthamstow (5 miles north-east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (14 miles west), Brompton (3 miles south-west) and Stockwell (4 miles south).
As a London location, Clerkenwell is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include County of London (0.9 miles south-east) and Museum of Funeral History (under half a mile west). The countryside around Clerkenwell includes St. James's Park Lake and Ludgate Hill.
- Local schools include Tech City College (under half a mile north-east) and Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School (0.6 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include The Sekforde pub (within half a mile south)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Barts Health Archives (0.6 miles south)
What happens next
Any other asbestos in the garage should be noted, or removed together.
Keeping things safe:
- Measure or estimate the size of the roof
- File the waste paperwork
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
- Let us know where we can park
Don’ts
Don’t store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
Don’t jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
What we deal with in Clerkenwell
Wind can break sheets and scatter pieces, which need careful clearing.
In older properties, we often see:
- Lean-tos and carports
- Garage blocks
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
If the garage opens onto a main road such as the A1 and A5201, tell us about parking and access.
What your quote should include
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- The documents you will receive
- How fibres will be kept down
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
- 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
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site