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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Fickleshole
Asbestos garage roof removal in Fickleshole: removal of asbestos cement garage roofs, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Garage blocks
- Lean-to roofs
Asbestos garage roof removal in Fickleshole
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Fickleshole
Moss and lichen spread on older sheets, but scrubbing or jet-washing them off releases fibres.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Pieces of broken roof
- Garage conversions
- Garages due for demolition
- Garage blocks
If you’re a landlord with garages near Woldingham station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs.
What your quote should include
- Any exclusions
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether the job needs notifying
Asbestos garage roof removal in Fickleshole
Old cement garage roofs crack, grow moss and leak. Removal is often the first step to a new roof or a garage conversion. Common materials are cement wall panels, bargeboards and ridge pieces, and people typically contact us about garages in a row or block and garages due a new roof.
In a village like Fickleshole, garages sit alongside barns, stables and outbuildings with similar cement roofs, so it’s worth dealing with them together. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance.
- Where
- Fickleshole (CR6)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Service
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Materials we deal with
Roof felt
We’ll tell you if it needs testing.
Fixings
The sheets are held on with bolts. We undo them gently to avoid cracking.
Also near Fickleshole
What else we do in Fickleshole
Questions from Fickleshole
Could my house in Fickleshole contain asbestos?
If your home in Fickleshole was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you cover Fickleshole from London?
We cover Fickleshole, about 13 miles from central London.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, then contact a professional.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
My garage is in a row: can you still do it?
Generally, as long as we can work safely next to the others. Send photos and we will advise.
Do you need a licence to remove an asbestos garage roof?
Normally not: HSE treats most asbestos cement sheet removal as non-licensed, but it still needs controls, training and legal disposal.
How long does it take to remove a garage roof?
It depends on the size, access and the condition of the sheets, though a single garage is usually quick once we’re set up.
Do you take down the walls too?
Cement wall panels can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets. Brick walls and bases need a builder or demolition contractor.
After the job
Any other asbestos in the garage should be noted, or removed at the same time if you prefer.
Going forward:
- Keep pets and children inside
- Book your roofer in advance
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
What to avoid
Never cut or break the sheets.
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces.
Asbestos garage roofs around Fickleshole
Fickleshole is about 5 miles north-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Homes, landlords and businesses in Fickleshole contact us for garage roof jobs. Fickleshole is one of 395 places in Surrey we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 13 miles away.
Near open spaces such as Hutchinson's Bank, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, which can be dealt with together. Across Fickleshole, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000.
For garage roof jobs in CR6, just send the postcode and a few photos. From Featherbed Lane and Fairchildes Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. Other places close to Fickleshole we cover include Farleigh (1 mile west), New Addington (1 mile north), Chelsham (1 mile south-west), Leaves Green (2 miles north-east) and Forestdale (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Epsom (11 miles west), Horley (12 miles south-west), Redhill (9 miles south-west), Ewell (11 miles west), Reigate (10 miles south-west) and Caterham (5 miles south-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Warlingham Park Hospital (1.2 miles south-west). The countryside around Fickleshole includes Nore Hill and Hutchinson's Bank.
- Schools near Fickleshole include Meridian High School (0.5 miles north-east)
- Nearby, you will find The White Bear pub (less than half a mile south)
Options to consider in Fickleshole
What about painting or overcladding? Sometimes possible on a sound roof, but cleaning and preparation must not disturb the surface. See our guide to repair, paint or replace. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why choose us
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Work done to the regulations
- No removal until we know what it is
- Clear written quotes
Read our prices page and published price ranges.
Responsibilities for owners
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
What affects the price in Fickleshole
These are the main things that affect the price of garage roof removal:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The type of material and its condition
- Licensed or non-licensed
- The survey scope
How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
To help us quote quickly, send:
- Labels, if any
- A clear close-up
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Damaged areas
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
The process
Once the sheets are off, we clean the area and check for fragments, then take the waste away. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions. In December, it’s dark in Fickleshole by about 3:55pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm the material, testing a sample if needed
- We quote for the removal and disposal
- On the day we wet, unfix and lower the sheets whole
- The sheets are wrapped and taken away, and you get the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Helpful guides
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site