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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Colindale
Asbestos garage roof removal across Colindale and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Lean-tos and carports
- Pieces of broken roof
- Old, cracked sheets
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Options to consider in Colindale
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 us?
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Take a look at how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Asbestos garage roof removal for Colindale properties
Removing cement roof sheets is usually non-licensed work under HSE guidance, but it must be done with wetting, whole-sheet removal, protective equipment and legal disposal. Common materials are corrugated roof sheets, cement gutters and cement wall panels, and typical jobs are brittle, leaking roofs and sheet garages.
In parts of London like Colindale, garages are often in blocks behind houses or on estates, which can involve a landlord or several owners. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Colindale (NW9, NW4, HA8)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
The cost depends on:
- Disposal costs
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- How much there is
- Licensed or non-licensed
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- An idea of size
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- An overall view
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
To get a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Questions from Colindale
Do you cover Colindale and the area around Hendon station?
Yes, we cover Colindale and the area towards Hendon station, about 1 mile south-east.
Do you work in Colindale despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, and the material needs identifying before work resumes.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and cannot go in skips, bins or recycling. It must go to a permitted site.
Do I need a test or 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.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
That depends on the job: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Do you work in Colindale?
We do: Colindale is within the area we cover in Greater London. Share the postcode and a short description and we will quote.
Materials we deal with
Gutters and downpipes
They’re removed whole where possible.
Wall panels
Some garages have cement wall panels as well.
Can I do it myself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Asbestos garage roofs around Colindale
Colindale is about 1 mile south-east of Burnt Oak, in Greater London. Colindale has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We work in 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Colindale to London (about 9 miles away).
For rented homes with garages close to Hendon station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs. Older houses in Colindale, near St Matthias the Apostle church or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs.
Anywhere in NW9, NW4 and HA8, garage roof removal is available. Streets in the area include Cecil Road, Booth Road and Ajax Avenue, and garage roof removal is available on all of them. You’ll find Colindale on the A5150, which makes it simple to get to. Nearby, we also cover West Hendon (1 mile south), The Hyde (1 mile south), The Burroughs (1 mile east), Hendon (1 mile south-east) and Kingsbury (1 mile south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as London (9 miles south-east), City of Westminster (7 miles south-east), Marylebone (7 miles south-east), Kensington (7 miles south), St Pancras (7 miles south-east) and Shoreditch (9 miles south-east).
Colindale is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
A little further out are Brent Cross Shopping Centre (1.5 miles south-east) and Municipal Borough of Hendon (0.9 miles east). The countryside around Colindale includes Darland's Lake and Parliament Hill.
- Nearby schools include Saracens High School (0.5 miles north) and Kisharon College (1.2 miles east)
- Nearby, you will find Moon Under Water pub (within half a mile south)
Where asbestos turns up
Moss and lichen grow on old roofs and hold water, but scrubbing or jet-washing them off releases fibres.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Lean-to roofs
- Garage conversions
- Double garages
Near open spaces such as Copthall South Fields, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, so it can make sense to do them at once.
What to look for in a quote
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What isn’t included
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
After the job
Share the paperwork with your builder.
Keeping things safe:
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Book your roofer in advance
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
Things not to do
Don’t climb onto or walk on an asbestos cement roof: it can break underfoot.
Don’t drill, cut or break the sheets.
Step by step
We tape off the area and wet the sheets first, then release the fixings and lower each sheet whole. The work area is kept clear while we’re working. In December, it’s dark in Colindale by about 3:55pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Tell us the size of the garage and the access
- We plan the access and the waste
- We agree a date that fits your new roof
- We take the roof off safely
- We clean up and send the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell us about parking and access
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Helpful guides
Limits to be aware of
Some limits to bear in mind:
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is usually a separate job
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Fixings and bolts
- Roof felt
- Ridge pieces
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Bargeboards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Cement wall panels
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More for properties in Colindale
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site