Kent · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Folkestone
Asbestos garage roof removal in Folkestone: garage roof sheets taken off whole and disposed of legally. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Single and double garage roofs
- Concrete-panel garages
Asbestos garage roof removal for Folkestone
A closer look at the materials
Roof felt
We will say if it should be tested.
Corrugated sheets
Sheets are wrapped for disposal.
Asbestos garage roof removal for Folkestone properties
Old cement garage roofs crack, grow moss and leak. Removal is often the first step to a new roof or a garage conversion. Typical jobs include broken sheets after high winds and garage blocks, involving downpipes, corrugated roof sheets and cement gutters.
In a town like Folkestone, garages built with houses from the post-war decades to the 1990s often have cement sheet roofs, which are now brittle with age. You get written paperwork for every job: a report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, so you have a record.
- Area
- Folkestone (CT20, CT19, CT21)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Folkestone
Corrugated asbestos cement was widely used for garage roofs until asbestos was banned in 1999, so they’re common across Kent.
Typical jobs in Folkestone include:
- Garage conversions
- Garage blocks
- Single garages
- Broken sheets after high winds
In Folkestone, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, often with cement roofs.
What to look for in a quote
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- What isn’t included
What happens next
Any other asbestos in the garage should be noted, or removed together.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Let us know where we can park
What to avoid
Do not store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces and ask for advice.
How we work
Each sheet is wrapped in heavy polythene or bagged and labelled as it comes down, ready for disposal at a permitted site. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum. We plan garage roof jobs in Folkestone for daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, in June not until about 9:15pm.
- Give us the size of the garage and the access
- We check the roof material first
- We quote and book a date around your roofer
- The sheets are damped, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
Getting a price
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Asbestos garage roofs around Folkestone
Folkestone is in Kent. Folkestone is part of the area we cover, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. Folkestone is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 14 miles away.
Around Sugar Loaf Hill, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores. For garages on or near the A259 and A260, let us know where we can load. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 6 miles, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way. Folkestone is within about a mile of the coast, and on exposed sites wind decides when roof sheets can be taken down safely.
Wherever your property is in CT20, CT19 and CT21, we can help with garage roof removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Streets in the area include Christ Church Road, Middelburg Square and Station Road, and garage roof removal is available on all of them. Folkestone is on the A259 and A260, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Folkestone we cover include Cheriton (1 mile west), Sandgate (1 mile south-west), Hawkinge (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles north-west) and Seabrook (2 miles west). We also cover nearby towns such as Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (14 miles north), Dover (7 miles north-east), Deal (13 miles north-east), Hythe (4 miles west) and Tower Hamlets (7 miles north-east). Being one of Kent’s larger places, Folkestone has a wide mix of older and newer buildings.
Well-known places in the area include Folkestone Museum (0.7 miles south-east) and Folkestone Castle (1 mile north). Open spaces near Folkestone include Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Local schools include The Harvey Grammar School (under half a mile west) and The Folkestone Academy (0.5 miles north)
- Nearby, you will find The Park Inn Hotel (under half a mile south-east)
Choosing the right option
Paint or overclad instead? Sometimes possible on a sound roof, but cleaning and preparation must not disturb the surface. Our guide covers the options. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What you get
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Accredited laboratory results
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Quotes that spell out the scope
Take a look at how we price jobs and our cost guide.
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
For businesses and landlords in Folkestone
If you run a business from older premises in Folkestone, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Prices and what affects them
What drives the price:
- How much there is
- What the material is and its state
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Waste quantity and disposal
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
Photos often save us a visit:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Approximate dimensions
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The parking area
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
FAQs for Folkestone
How far is Folkestone from London?
Folkestone is about 62 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you work near Folkestone Central station?
Yes. Folkestone Central station is close to the centre of Folkestone, and we cover the whole area.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not necessarily. If it’s in good condition and nobody will disturb it, leaving it in place and checking it can be the safer choice.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is. To do that, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Can I paint my asbestos garage roof instead?
It can be done on a sound roof, but cleaning and preparing it without disturbing the surface is the hard part. Never jet-wash or wire-brush it.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
Do you give written quotes?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing.
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site