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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Foley Park, Kent
Asbestos garage roof removal across Foley Park and nearby, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Garages due a new roof
- Single and double garage roofs
- Block garages
Asbestos help in Foley Park
Garage roofs in Foley Park
Foley Park is about 1 mile north of Maidstone, in Kent. Foley Park is within our Kent area, whatever the size of the job. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Properties near Boxley Hills may have outbuildings as well as a garage, which can be dealt with together. If you’re a landlord with garages near Maidstone East station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs. Foley Park is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way.
We handle garage roof jobs in every part of ME14, ME15 and ME16. From Well Road, Rock Road and Byron Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Main roads around Foley Park include the A249; tell us about parking if you are on a main road. Close by, we cover Penenden Heath (1 mile north-east), Harbourland (1 mile north), Grove Green (1 mile east), Ringlestone (1 mile north-west) and Maidstone (1 mile south). We also cover nearby towns such as Sittingbourne (10 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (15 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west), Gravesend (12 miles north-west), Tonbridge (12 miles south-west) and Northfleet (13 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment Museum (0.6 miles south-west) and KIMS hospital (1.1 miles east). Within reach you’ll find Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Schools near Foley Park include Valley Park School (0.5 miles south)
- Pubs nearby include The Hollybush Public House (within half a mile west)
Asbestos garage roof removal in Foley Park
Old cement garage roofs crack, grow moss and leak. Taking it off is typically the start of a new roof or conversion. Whether it’s carport roofs and garages before a new roof or conversion, we deal with cement gutters, ridge pieces and downpipes.
In towns and villages like Foley Park, many garages are detached and reached by a drive, which makes roof removal straightforward to plan. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Foley Park (ME14, ME15, ME16)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Foley Park
Moss and lichen spread on older sheets, but scrubbing or jet-washing them off releases fibres.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
- Concrete-panel garages
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Single and double garage roofs
Older houses in Foley Park, near Church of St Luke or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000.
Comparing quotes
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Suitable insurance for the work
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Responsibilities for owners
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
A closer look at the materials
Fixings
The sheets are held on with bolts. We undo them gently to avoid cracking.
Gutters and downpipes
They’re removed whole where possible.
After the job
If you are converting the garage, tell your builder the roof has been removed and show them the paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
Avoid these
Do not climb onto or walk on an asbestos cement roof: it can break underfoot.
Never stand on the roof: it can break underfoot.
Limits to be aware of
The usual limits are:
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- Different materials need a different approach
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Fixings and bolts
- Bargeboards
- Ridge pieces
Should you do it yourself?
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
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Foley Park: your questions answered
Do you cover Foley Park and the area around Maidstone East station?
Yes. Maidstone East station is about 0.6 miles south-west of Foley Park, and we cover both.
Could my house in Foley Park contain asbestos?
If your home in Foley Park was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Does someone need to be there?
We need access to every area involved in the job.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and don’t clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Is garage roof removal licensed work?
In most cases, no: HSE treats removing asbestos cement sheets as non-licensed work, though it still needs controls and legal disposal.
Can you remove the whole garage?
Cement walls can come down the same way as the roof; brick walls and the base are a job for a builder or demolition contractor.
What paperwork will I get?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
How long will the job take?
Size, access and condition decide, but most single garages are a short job once set up.
Options to consider in Foley Park
What about painting or overcladding? Sometimes possible on a sound roof, but cleaning and preparation must not disturb the surface. Our guide covers the options. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
How we work in Foley Park
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
Read how we quote or the cost guide.
The process
We tape off the area and wet the sheets first, then unbolt each sheet and lower it without breaking it. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions. We plan garage roof jobs in Foley Park for daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, in June not until about 9:15pm.
- Send photos of the garage and the roof
- We check it’s asbestos cement
- You get a written quote
- We remove the sheets carefully
- The waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Let us know where we can park
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Read more
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site