Kent · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Dover
Found something that might be asbestos in Dover? We provide asbestos garage roof removal, with the sheets wrapped and taken away, explained in plain English.
- Garages due for demolition
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Storm-damaged sheets
Asbestos garage roof removal near Dover
What we deal with in Dover
Moss and lichen grow on old roofs and hold water, but scrubbing or jet-washing them off releases fibres.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Garages being knocked down
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Lean-tos and carports
- Garage blocks
Older houses in Dover, near Parish Church of St Andrew Buckland or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000.
What to look for in a quote
- What category of work it is
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Whether VAT is included
- What isn’t included
Asbestos garage roof removal in Dover
An old asbestos cement garage roof in Dover tends to become brittle, mossy and leaky. Removal is often the first step to a new roof or a garage conversion. We often deal with downpipes, corrugated roof sheets and bargeboards, and typical jobs are single garages and roofs to clear before demolition.
Garage conversions are popular in towns like Dover, and the old cement roof is typically the first thing to go. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
Dover garages: local notes
Dover is in Kent. Wherever your property is in Dover, tell us the postcode and what you need, and we will quote. Dover is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Around Dover Western Heights, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores. If you’re a landlord with garages near Dover Priory station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs. Dover is within about 2 miles of the coast, and on exposed sites wind decides when roof sheets can be taken down safely.
We handle garage roof jobs in every part of CT17, CT16, CT15 and CT14 and the streets around it. Whether your property is on London Road, High Street and Church Road or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Being close to the A2 and A20, Dover is easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover River (1 mile north-west), Maxton (1 mile south), Kearsney (1 mile north-west), Whitfield (1 mile north) and Temple Ewell (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (14 miles north-west), Folkestone (7 miles south-west), Ramsgate (15 miles north), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles south-west) and Walmer (6 miles north-east). Dover is one of the larger places we cover in Kent, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Nearby you will also find Dover Castle (1.3 miles south-east) and Crabble Corn Mill (0.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Dover Western Heights.
- Local schools include St Edmund's Catholic School (under half a mile south-east) and St Edmund's Catholic School (within half a mile south-east)
- Local pubs include The Bull pub (less than half a mile south-west)
How we price garage roof removal
These are the main things that affect the price of garage roof removal:
- How easy it is to reach
- Parking and access charges
- What the material is and its state
- The size of the job
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- Damaged areas
- A clear close-up
- A picture of the whole area
- Visible markings
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will recommend the right option.
What happens
On the day, we set up barrier tape around the garage and damp down the sheets, then release the fixings and lower each sheet whole. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you. In December, it’s dark in Dover by about 3:50pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm the material, testing a sample if needed
- You get a written quote
- We remove the sheets carefully
- The sheets are wrapped and taken away, and you get the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Let us know if something’s broken
Ask for a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Afterwards
We clean the area around the garage and check for debris.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
- Tell us about parking and access
Avoid these
Do not jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
Never cut or break the sheets.
Dover: your questions answered
Do you cover Dover and the area around Dover Priory station?
Yes, we cover Dover and the area towards Dover Priory station, about 0.9 miles south.
Are garage roofs in Dover typically asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. Only a test can confirm it.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
Do you cover Dover?
Yes. We cover Dover and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Can I paint my asbestos garage roof instead?
Sometimes, if the roof is sound, but cleaning and preparing it without disturbing the surface is the hard part. Never jet-wash or wire-brush it.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Your options compared
Removal first, then the new roof, so your roofer works on a structure with the asbestos roof removed. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Why choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Work done to the regulations
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Can I do it myself?
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.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
A closer look at the materials
Ridge pieces
Ridge cappings are generally asbestos cement too.
Corrugated sheets
The sheets are wrapped in heavy polythene for disposal.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site