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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Flete
Asbestos garage roof removal in Flete: garage roof sheets taken off whole and disposed of legally. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Single and double garage roofs
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
- Block garages
Asbestos help in Flete
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Flete
Many garages built before 2000, in Flete and elsewhere, have corrugated asbestos cement roofs. We take them off whole, keep them damp, wrap them and take them away, and give you the waste paperwork. Typical materials include cement wall panels, cement gutters and downpipes, and typical jobs are single and double garage roofs and sheet garages.
In a village like Flete, garages sit alongside barns, stables and outbuildings with similar cement roofs, so it’s worth dealing with them together. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Flete (CT9)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Step by step
After removal, we clean up and check for debris, then load the wrapped waste. It helps if we can park nearby. We plan garage roof jobs in Flete for daylight: sunset is about 3:50pm in December and about 9:15pm in June.
- 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 waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking and access
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Getting a price
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- Access to the area
- Travel and parking
- How many samples are needed
- Waste quantity and disposal
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, because the material is clear.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A rough size or measurement
- Where we could park
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
What we do and don’t cover
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- Different materials need a different approach
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is typically a separate job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Gutters and downpipes
- Ridge pieces
- Fixings and bolts
- Roof felt
- Cement wall panels
- Bargeboards
- Corrugated cement sheets
Choosing the right option
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. How easy the material is to reach affects the price, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Why people choose us
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- No removal until we know what it is
- Clear advice on your options
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Take a look at how we quote and our cost guide.
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
For businesses and landlords in Flete
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.
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Flete, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Flete
Wind can break sheets and scatter pieces, which should be picked up by someone who knows how.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to garage roof jobs:
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Block garages
- Garages due a new roof
- Garages due for demolition
For rented homes with garages close to Margate station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs.
What to look for in a quote
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- VAT, clearly stated
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
FAQs for Flete
Do you work near Margate station?
Yes, we cover Flete and the area towards Margate station, about 1.5 miles north.
My garage in Flete has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. Only a test can confirm it.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Do you need a licence to remove an asbestos garage roof?
Typically not: asbestos cement sheet removal is normally non-licensed under HSE guidance, though it still needs controls and legal disposal.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings normally are not licensed.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
How long does it take to remove a garage roof?
A single garage is generally a short job, but access, size and condition make a difference.
Do you cover Flete?
Yes, we do: Flete is within the area we cover in Kent. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Flete garages: local notes
Flete is about 1 mile south-west of Margate, in Kent. If your garage roof job is in Flete, let us know about access. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Flete to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
In Flete, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, often with cement roofs. Around Sandwich and Pegwell Bay, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores, so it can make sense to do them at once. The sea is within about 3 miles, and on exposed sites wind decides when roof sheets can be taken down safely.
Wherever your property is in CT9, we can help with garage roof removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Victoria Road, Flete Road and Norfolk Road or a nearby road, we can help. Close by, we cover Westwood (1 mile east), Haine (1 mile south-east), Manston (1 mile south), Garlinge (1 mile north-west) and Margate (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Canterbury (14 miles south-west), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (10 miles south), Herne Bay (10 miles west) and Walmer (11 miles south).
Other landmarks nearby include Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (1.3 miles south-west) and Westwood Cross (1.1 miles east). Open spaces near Flete include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Nearby schools include Hartsdown Academy (1.2 miles north)
- Local facilities include Margate West (1.7 miles north-west)
What it might be made of
Wall panels
Prefabricated garages may have cement walls.
Ridge pieces
They’re removed with the sheets and wrapped together.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site