Kent · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in East Malling
Asbestos garage roof removal for properties in East Malling and Kent: garage roof sheets taken off whole and disposed of legally.
- Roofs to clear before demolition
- Old, cracked sheets
- Lean-to roofs
Asbestos garage roof removal near East Malling
About our asbestos garage roof removal in East Malling
Removing cement roof sheets is usually non-licensed work under HSE guidance, but it still needs the right controls: wetting, removal in whole sheets, protective equipment and proper disposal. Typical materials include cement wall panels, bargeboards and downpipes, and typical jobs are garages being knocked down and garage blocks.
In East Malling, a garage may come with sheds or lean-tos roofed the same way, which can be removed together. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- East Malling (ME19)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos garage roofs around East Malling
East Malling is about 4 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. We cover East Malling as part of Kent, for garage roof jobs of every size. East Malling is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 27 miles away.
If you’re a landlord with garages near East Malling station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs. Around Burham Down, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores, which can be dealt with together.
We cover garage roof jobs across ME19. Local streets include High Street, Chapman Way and Lister Close; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Well Street (1 mile south), Ditton (1 mile east), West Malling (1 mile west), Aylesford (2 miles east) and Kings Hill (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (4 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (13 miles east), Dartford (14 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (11 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (13 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north).
Nearby you’ll also find Leybourne Castle (0.9 miles north-west) and Fremlin Walk (3.9 miles east). Open spaces near East Malling include Burham Down and Blue Bell Hill.
- Schools near East Malling include The Malling School (less than half a mile south) and The Malling School (within half a mile south)
- Pubs nearby include The Rising Sun pub (less than half a mile south)
Why people call us in East Malling
Garage conversions, extensions and new roofs mean the old roof has to come off.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to garage roof jobs:
- Carport roofs
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Roofs to clear before demolition
- Old, cracked sheets
Older houses in East Malling, near Church of St James or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, often with cement roofs.
Comparing quotes
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- VAT, clearly stated
- Which areas and materials are covered
After the job
The garage is left open to the weather until the new roof goes on, so plan your replacement roof in advance.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Give us a rough size
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
- File the waste paperwork
- Plan the new roof before removal
Avoid these
Do not climb onto or walk on an asbestos cement roof: it’s fragile and won’t take your weight.
Don’t store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
Towns and villages near East Malling
Also in East Malling
East Malling: your questions answered
Are garage roofs in East Malling typically asbestos?
Older garages often do, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Do older homes in East Malling have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in East Malling may have it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
What does licensed work mean?
It covers the higher-risk materials: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
Can I paint my asbestos garage roof instead?
It can be done on a sound roof, but preparation must not disturb the surface. Never jet-wash or wire-brush it.
Options to consider in East Malling
Be wary of a price that’s much lower than others: breaking the sheets, skipping the controls or fly-tipping the waste. Ask for the waste paperwork. A price that looks too good to be true often is: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why people choose us
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Across London and the South East
- Work done to the regulations
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
How we price garage roof removal
What changes the cost:
- Location, parking and any London charges
- How many samples are needed
- The quantity or area
- The category of work
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them without disturbing anything:
- An overall view
- An idea of size
- The parking area
- Visible markings
Send us the address in East Malling, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Good to know
Worth knowing before booking:
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- High winds can delay roof work
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in East Malling
- Ridge pieces
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Bargeboards
- Fixings and bolts
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
A closer look at the materials
Ridge pieces
The ridge pieces are often the same material.
Fixings
Rusted fixings may need cutting, done without damaging the sheets.
What happens
Each sheet is wrapped in heavy polythene or bagged and labelled as it comes down, then loaded for disposal. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. Late-December sunset in East Malling is about 3:50pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Start with photos of the garage and how we reach it
- We confirm the material, testing if needed
- We plan the job and the waste, and send a quote
- We damp the sheets, release the fixings and lower them whole
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Related guides
- 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
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site