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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Ditton Hill
Asbestos garage roof removal across Ditton Hill, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Single and double garage roofs
- Lean-tos and carports
- Storm-damaged sheets
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The process
We tape off the area and wet the sheets first, then release the fixings and lower each sheet whole. It helps if we can park nearby. Garage roof removal in Ditton Hill is planned around daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, in June not until about 9:20pm.
- Send photos of the garage and the roof
- We confirm the material, testing a sample if needed
- We quote for the removal and disposal
- We remove the sheets carefully
- The sheets are wrapped and taken away, and you get the consignment note
Getting ready
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
Get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Asbestos garage roof removal for Ditton Hill properties
Removal leaves the garage open to the weather, so plan the new roof before the removal date. Mention your plans when you get in touch. From garages due for demolition and block garages, we deal with cement gutters, downpipes and corrugated roof sheets.
In London neighbourhoods like Ditton Hill, garage blocks are found on estates and behind terraces, so check who owns the block. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need, and we will say when the right answer is to leave something alone.
- Location
- Ditton Hill (KT6, KT9, KT7)
- Region
- Greater London
- Service
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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What’s included, and what is not
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before you book.
Materials we see
- Gutters and downpipes
- Roof felt
- Bargeboards
- Ridge pieces
- Cement wall panels
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Fixings and bolts
What it might be made of
Gutters and downpipes
We take them down in whole lengths.
Wall panels
Prefabricated garages may have cement walls.
Your questions about garage roof removal in Ditton Hill
My garage in Ditton Hill has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Older garages often do, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Do you work near Surbiton station?
Yes, we cover Ditton Hill and the area towards Surbiton station, about 1 mile north-east.
How long does it take to remove a garage roof?
Most single garage roofs are a short job once the area is set up, but access, size and condition make a difference.
Do you need a licence to remove an asbestos garage roof?
Typically not: HSE treats removing asbestos cement sheets as non-licensed work, but it must still be done properly.
How do I know if my garage roof is asbestos?
Pre-2000 grey corrugated sheeting often is, but only a test confirms it. A sample test will tell you.
Can you help with a shop or office?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
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 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.
After the job
Share the paperwork with your builder.
A few practical points:
- Let us know where we can park
- File the waste paperwork
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Keep pets and children inside
Don’ts
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces.
Never stand on the roof: it can break underfoot.
What it costs
Every quote reflects:
- Material and condition
- The size of the job
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Waste quantity and disposal
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- The access route
- Damaged areas
- Labels, if any
- A close-up from a safe distance
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
Why people call us in Ditton Hill
Garage conversions, extensions and new roofs mean the old roof has to come off.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Garage blocks
- Double garages
- Old, cracked sheets
- Pieces of broken roof
If you are a landlord with garages near Surbiton station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it.
Questions to ask before you book
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What paperwork you get
- Whether the job needs notifying
- Whether VAT is included
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Asbestos garage roofs around Ditton Hill
Ditton Hill is about 1 mile south-west of Surbiton, in Greater London. Ditton Hill is within our Greater London area, for garage roof jobs of every size. Ditton Hill is one of 764 places in Greater London we cover. We work right across the region, from Ditton Hill to London (about 13 miles away).
Around The Wood, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores. In Ditton Hill, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, sometimes with cement sheet roofs.
Here we cover the KT6, KT9 and KT7 postcode area, and your garage roof job can be anywhere in it. Your property could be on Love Lane, Herne Road and King's Road, wherever it is in Ditton Hill. If your property is just outside Ditton Hill, we also cover Long Ditton (1 mile north), Hook (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile west) and Thames Ditton (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include London (13 miles north-east), City of Westminster (12 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (10 miles north-east), St Pancras (13 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-east).
Ditton Hill is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch Museum (1.8 miles north-west) and Tolworth Hospital (1 mile east). Open spaces near Ditton Hill include The Wood and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Local schools include Shrewsbury House School (less than half a mile east) and Southborough High School (0.5 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Raintree pub (0.9 miles north-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (0.7 miles south-east)
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
If you manage or own a block in Ditton Hill, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note