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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Esher, Surrey
Asbestos garage roof removal across Esher and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Pieces of broken roof
- Single garages
Need garage roof removal in Esher?
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 children and pets should be kept elsewhere. In December, it’s dark in Esher by about 3:55pm, 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
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
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Asbestos garage roof removal for Esher properties
Once the roof is off, the garage is open, so plan the new roof before the removal date. Mention your plans when you get in touch. Typical materials include corrugated roof sheets, cement gutters and downpipes, and typical jobs are concrete-panel garages and garages before a new roof or conversion.
In a smaller place like Esher, garages are often detached, with access along a drive, which makes roof removal straightforward to plan. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Esher (KT10, KT7, KT8)
- Region
- Surrey
- What we do
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
The price of garage roof removal depends mainly on:
- Travel and parking
- The quantity or area
- Access to the area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
To help us quote quickly, send:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The parking area
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Garage roof removal around Esher
Esher is about 5 miles north-west of Epsom, in Surrey. We work across Esher and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Esher is one of 395 towns and villages in Surrey we cover. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 12 miles away.
Around The Lake, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores, so it can make sense to do them at once. In Esher, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, sometimes with cement sheet roofs.
Here we cover the KT10, KT7 and KT8 postcode area, and your garage roof job can be anywhere in it. We can help with garage roof jobs on streets such as High Street, Station Road and Warren Close, wherever it is in Esher. Esher sits on or near the A244 and A307; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. Other places close to Esher we cover include West End (1 mile south-west), Lower Green (1 mile north), Hinchley Wood (1 mile east), Claygate (1 mile south-east) and Weston Green (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (12 miles south-west), Woking (10 miles west), Epsom (5 miles south-east), Redhill (12 miles south-east), Ewell (5 miles east) and Egham (9 miles north-west).
A little further out are Elmbridge Museum (under half a mile east) and Bentall Centre (3.9 miles north-east). The countryside around Esher includes Jubilee Wood and The Lake.
- Local schools include Esher Church School (less than half a mile south) and Esher Church of England High School (0.5 miles north-west)
- Local pubs include Albert Arms (under half a mile west)
- Other local spots include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (2.9 miles east)
Choosing the right option
Removing the roof sheets or the whole garage? Cement walls come down the same careful way; other parts may need a builder or demolition contractor. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
How we work in Esher
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- No removal until we know what it is
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
What happens next
If you’re converting the garage, tell your builder the roof has been removed and show them the paperwork.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
- Book your roofer in advance
- Let us know where we can park
- Let neighbours know beforehand
What to avoid
Do not jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
Keep weight off the roof.
Responsibilities for owners
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you manage or own a block in Esher, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
FAQs for Esher
Are garage roofs in Esher normally asbestos?
Older garages often do, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Is asbestos common in Esher homes?
If your home in Esher was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How long does it take to remove a garage roof?
It depends on the size, access and the condition of the sheets, but most single garages are a short job once set up.
Can the roof be overclad?
Sometimes, if it’s sound, but cleaning and preparing it without disturbing the surface is difficult. Don’t pressure-wash it first.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need, and any existing asbestos register.
Do you need a licence to remove an asbestos garage roof?
Removing asbestos cement sheets is non-licensed work in most cases under HSE guidance, but it must still be done properly.
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.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Notifiable jobs cannot start until they’ve been notified.
Good to know
To be clear about the scope:
- High winds can delay roof work
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Esher
- Ridge pieces
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Bargeboards
- Roof felt
- Cement wall panels
- Gutters and downpipes
- Fixings and bolts
Materials, one by one
Gutters and downpipes
We take them down in whole lengths.
Roof felt
Some garages have felt under or over the sheets, which is sometimes tested too.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Towns and villages near Esher
Other services in Esher
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site