Kent · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Dunkirk
Asbestos garage roof removal in Dunkirk and across Kent: careful removal of corrugated garage roofs, with written paperwork.
- Garages being knocked down
- Garage conversions
- Concrete-panel garages
Asbestos help in Dunkirk
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Dunkirk
HSE treats removing asbestos cement roof sheets as non-licensed work in most cases, but it must be done with wetting, whole-sheet removal, protective equipment and legal disposal. Typical materials include cement wall panels, ridge pieces and corrugated roof sheets, and typical jobs are pieces of broken roof and single garages.
In a village like Dunkirk, garages sit alongside barns, stables and outbuildings with similar cement roofs. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Dunkirk (ME13)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
A closer look at the materials
Gutters and downpipes
They’re removed whole where possible.
Fixings
Hook bolts and fixings hold the sheets to the frame. We release them carefully so the sheets do not crack.
Duty holders and landlords in Dunkirk
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- The category of work
- Material and condition
- The size of the job
- Waste quantity and disposal
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Sending photos
For a quick quote, include:
- A rough size or measurement
- Visible markings
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A clear close-up
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Which option is right?
Does the roof have to come off? If it’s sound and you are not planning work, it can stay; cracks, leaks or a conversion generally mean removal. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
How we work in Dunkirk
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Records for your files
See how we quote and published price ranges.
Step by step
Each sheet is wrapped in heavy polythene or bagged and labelled as it comes down, ready for disposal at a permitted site. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you, so there is no confusion. Late-December sunset in Dunkirk is about 3:50pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Tell us the size of the garage and the access
- We work out how to reach the roof safely
- We time it around your roofer
- We take the roof off safely
- You get the waste paperwork
Getting ready
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Mention any parking restrictions
How to get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Garage roofs in Dunkirk
Dunkirk is about 4 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We cover Dunkirk as part of Kent, for garage roof jobs of every size. We work in 922 places across Kent.
Around Blean Woods RSPB Reserve, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores, so it can make sense to do them at once. Across Dunkirk, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. Dunkirk is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way. The sea is within about 6 miles; roof removal on exposed coastal sites is planned around the wind.
Here we cover the ME13 postcode area, and your garage roof job can be anywhere in it. From London Road and Courtenay Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Nearby, we also cover Boughton under Blean (1 mile west), Winterbourne (1 mile south-west), Hickmans Green (1 mile west), Oversland (1 mile south-west) and South Street (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (12 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (11 miles west), Whitstable (5 miles north-east), Faversham (4 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Chilham Castle (3.5 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (4.4 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Red Lion pub (0.5 miles east)
What else we do in Dunkirk
Limits to be aware of
What’s in and what’s out:
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- 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 before you book.
What we deal with
- Bargeboards
- Ridge pieces
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Roof felt
- Cement wall panels
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
After the job
We clean the area around the garage and check for debris.
Once we are done:
- Measure or estimate the size of the roof
- Keep pets and children inside
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
Avoid these
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces and ask for advice.
Don’t drill, cut or break the sheets.
Your questions about garage roof removal in Dunkirk
Are garage roofs in Dunkirk usually asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. Only a test can confirm it.
Do you work near Selling station?
Yes, we cover Dunkirk and the area towards Selling station, about 1.9 miles south-west.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
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.
Do I need a test or a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Do not try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site