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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Coombe Hill, Greater London
Buildings in Coombe Hill built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Our asbestos garage roof removal service covers careful removal of corrugated garage roofs.
- Old, cracked sheets
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Garages due a new roof
Asbestos garage roof removal in Coombe Hill
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Coombe Hill
You cannot stand on an asbestos cement roof: they can give way underfoot. We work from ladders, stepladders, towers or crawling boards as the roof needs. Typical materials include ridge pieces, cement gutters and downpipes, and typical jobs are garage conversions and garages due for demolition.
In London neighbourhoods like Coombe Hill, garage blocks are found on estates and behind terraces, so check who owns the block. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012.
- Where
- Coombe Hill (SW15, KT2)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Cracked or broken sheets let water in, and patch repairs on brittle sheets rarely last.
In older properties, we often see:
- Carport roofs
- Single and double garage roofs
- Garage blocks
- Sheet garages
Garages on busy roads like the A308 need loading planned in advance.
Questions to ask before you book
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Any exclusions
Responsibilities for owners
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Coombe Hill must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
What we do and do not cover
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- Re-roofing is normally separate
- High winds can delay roof work
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
What we deal with
- Roof felt
- Cement wall panels
- Gutters and downpipes
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Bargeboards
- Ridge pieces
What it might be made of
Ridge pieces
We take them off with the sheets.
Roof felt
We will say if it should be tested.
How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and respirators throughout, and nobody else comes near. Parking close by makes the day easier. Late-December sunset in Coombe Hill is about 3:55pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Tell us roughly how big the garage is and how we’d reach it
- We confirm the roof is asbestos cement, testing a sample if needed
- You get a written quote, and we agree a date that suits your new roof
- The sheets are damped, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
Choosing the right option
DIY garage roof removal? HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and there’s a real risk of falling through the roof. What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
Why us?
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Domestic and commercial work
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
FAQs for Coombe Hill
Is asbestos common in Coombe Hill homes?
Any home in Coombe Hill built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work near Norbiton station?
Yes, we cover Coombe Hill and the area towards Norbiton station, about 1.6 miles south-west.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For the shared areas of a block, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
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.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Also near Coombe Hill
Other services in Coombe Hill
Should you do it yourself?
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Coombe Hill garages: local notes
Coombe Hill is about 2 miles north-east of Kingston upon Thames, in Greater London. For garage roof jobs in Coombe Hill, tell us about parking and access. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Coombe Hill to London (9 miles away).
Around Kingston Hill Road area, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores, so it can make sense to do them at once. For rented homes with garages close to Norbiton station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs.
We cover garage roof jobs across the SW15 and KT2 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Keswick Avenue, Derwent Avenue and Robin Hood Lane; we cover every one. Coombe Hill sits on or near the A308; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Other places close to Coombe Hill we cover include Kingston Vale (1 mile east), Putney Vale (1 mile east), Coombe (1 mile south), Norbiton (2 miles south-west) and Motspur Park (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (9 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north-east), Marylebone (8 miles north-east), Kensington (5 miles north-east), St Pancras (9 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (10 miles north-east).
As a London location, Coombe Hill is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include Coombe (0.7 miles south) and Bentall Centre (2.2 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Kingston Hill Road area and Fishpond Wood and Beverley Meads.
- Local schools include Canbury School (0.7 miles south-west) and Coombe Girls' School (1.5 miles south)
- Nearby, you will find Duke of Cambridge pub (within half a mile north-east)
How we price garage roof removal
What changes the cost:
- Travel and parking
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Disposal costs
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
What to photograph
When you send photos, these help most:
- How we’d reach it
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Where we could park
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page to get started.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site