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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Dorking
Asbestos garage roof removal in Dorking and across Surrey: removal of asbestos cement garage roofs, with written paperwork.
- Garages due for demolition
- Garage blocks
- Garage conversions
Asbestos garage roof removal near Dorking
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Asbestos garage roof removal near Dorking
Asbestos cement roofs are fragile: they won’t take a person’s weight. We work from ladders, stepladders, towers or crawling boards as the roof needs. Whether it’s garages being knocked down and pieces of broken roof, we cover bargeboards, cement gutters and corrugated roof sheets and more.
In a town like Dorking, garages built with houses from the post-war decades to the 1990s often have cement sheet roofs, and many are now brittle. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Location
- Dorking (RH4, RH5)
- Region
- Surrey
- Service
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How we work
Sheets are wrapped and labelled as they’re removed, ready for disposal at a permitted site. Nobody else needs to be in the work area, so please keep children and pets away. Late-December sunset in Dorking is about 3:55pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Send photos of the garage, the roof and the access
- We confirm the material, testing if needed
- You get a written quote
- We damp the sheets, release the fixings and lower them whole
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Tell us about parking and access
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Clear the way to the work area
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 to get started.
Helpful guides
What we do and don’t cover
A few things to be aware of:
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- Re-roofing is normally separate
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials in Dorking
- Cement wall panels
- Ridge pieces
- Roof felt
- Bargeboards
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Fixings and bolts
- Gutters and downpipes
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- The category of work
- How easy it is to reach
- How much waste there is
- How much there is
We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Photos that help
The most useful photos are:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Visible markings
- Where we could park
- Approximate dimensions
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we will recommend the right option.
Your questions about garage roof removal in Dorking
Do you work on properties in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Are garage roofs in Dorking normally asbestos?
Older garages often do, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Can the roof be overclad?
Sometimes, if the roof is sound, but preparation must not disturb the surface. Never jet-wash or wire-brush it.
How do I know if my garage roof is asbestos?
If it’s grey corrugated sheeting on a garage built before 2000, it may be, but you can’t be sure by looking. A sample test will tell you.
Where do the sheets go?
Each sheet is wrapped, labelled and taken away for disposal at a permitted site, with the consignment note sent to you.
My garage is in a row: can you still do it?
Normally, as long as the work area can be safely separated from the garages next door. Photos help us check.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
Will I get the price in writing?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included.
Nearby places to Dorking
Your options compared
Thinking of doing it yourself? HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and the roof is fragile, so there’s a serious falls risk too. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why us?
- No removal until we know what it is
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Houses, flats and business premises
See how we quote and the cost guide.
Dorking garages: local notes
Dorking is about 10 miles north-west of Crawley, in Surrey. We cover Dorking as part of Surrey, for garage roof jobs of every size. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Dorking to Crawley (about 10 miles away).
If you’re a landlord with garages near Dorking Deepdene station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs. Garages on busy roads like the A24 and A25 need loading planned in advance. Dorking is within about 2 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way.
Here we cover the RH4 and RH5 postcode area. Streets in the area include High Street, Station Road and London Road, and garage roof removal is available on all of them. Main roads around Dorking include the A24 and A25, so mention parking if the property is on one. Nearby, we also cover Pixham (1 mile north-east), North Holmwood (1 mile south), Westhumble (2 miles north), Westcott (2 miles west) and Blackbrook (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles west), Woking (12 miles north-west), Epsom (8 miles north), Horley (8 miles south-east), Redhill (7 miles east) and Ewell (9 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include Mesolithic Museum (3.9 miles south-west) and Headley Court (4.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Reigate Heath and Box Hill.
- Local schools include The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north) and The Ashcombe School (0.6 miles north)
- Pubs nearby include The Wheatsheaf Public House (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Pippbrook House (0.5 miles north)
Typical garage roof jobs in Dorking
Moss and lichen grow on old roofs and hold water, but cleaning them off by scrubbing or jet-washing disturbs the surface and releases fibres.
These come up again and again:
- Block garages
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
- Garages due for demolition
- Double garages
Near open spaces such as Box Hill, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, clearly stated
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Whether the job needs notifying
What happens next
Share the paperwork with your builder.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
- Keep pets and children inside
- Tell us about parking and access
- Plan the new roof before removal
What to avoid
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces and ask for advice.
Don’t jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site