Kent · England
Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Fordcombe, Kent
Asbestos garage roof removal for Fordcombe: careful removal of corrugated garage roofs. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Garages in a row or block
- Lean-to roofs
- Garages due a new roof
Asbestos garage roof removal near Fordcombe
Asbestos garage roof removal in Fordcombe
Garage roof removal in Fordcombe normally includes the sheets, ridge pieces, fixings and any asbestos cement gutters and downpipes, wrapped and labelled ready for disposal. Common materials are cement wall panels, bargeboards and downpipes, and typical jobs are garage blocks and lean-tos and carports.
Rural garages near Fordcombe are often larger, or part of a range of outbuildings, so tell us the size and send photos. Clear answers come first: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Fordcombe (TN3)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Garage roofs in Fordcombe
Fordcombe is about 4 miles west of Royal Tunbridge Wells, in Kent. Fordcombe is within our Kent area, for garage roof jobs of every size. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We work right across the region, from Fordcombe to Crawley (about 16 miles away).
Across Fordcombe, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, often with cement roofs. Properties near Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve may have outbuildings as well as a garage, which can be dealt with together. Fordcombe is within about 7 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way.
We cover garage roof jobs across TN3. Local streets include Spring Hill, St Peters Row and Chafford Lane; we cover every one. Other places close to Fordcombe we cover include Walter's Green (1 mile north-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Ashurst (1 mile south-west), Teasley Mead (1 mile west) and Penshurst (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Sevenoaks (10 miles north), Royal Tunbridge Wells (4 miles east), Tonbridge (6 miles north-east), Kings Hill (13 miles north-east), Paddock Wood (10 miles east) and Southborough (4 miles east).
Well-known places in the area include Bolebroke Castle (3.4 miles south-west) and Kent and Sussex Hospital (3.6 miles east). Open spaces near Fordcombe include Broadwater Warren RSPB Reserve and Barden Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find Chafford Arms (less than half a mile east)
Fordcombe questions
Do you work near Ashurst Kent station?
Yes. Ashurst Kent station is about 1.4 miles south-west of Fordcombe, and we cover both.
Do you work on properties in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
When can you start?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You will get available dates with the quote.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Is garage roof removal licensed work?
In most cases, no: HSE treats removing asbestos cement sheets as non-licensed work, but it must still be done properly.
Can you remove one roof in a block of garages?
Normally, as long as we can work safely next to the others. Send photos and we’ll advise.
Where asbestos turns up
Weather slowly breaks down the surface of cement sheets, so they become brittle.
Typical jobs in Fordcombe include:
- Lean-to roofs
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Garage blocks
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
For rented homes with garages close to Ashurst Kent station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it.
Comparing quotes
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- The scope of the job, in writing
- What category of work it is
- The documents you will receive
Places near Fordcombe
Other services in Fordcombe
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
What it might be made of
Roof felt
We will say if it should be tested.
Fixings
Hook bolts and fixings hold the sheets to the frame. We release them carefully so the sheets do not crack.
How we work
In strong wind or heavy rain, we may have to stop, for safety. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you. Garage roof removal in Fordcombe is planned around daylight: sunset is about 3:55pm in December and about 9:20pm in June.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm the material, testing a sample if needed
- You get a written quote
- We remove the sheets carefully
- The waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Afterwards
After removal, the sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you receive the paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Keep pets and children inside
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
Avoid these
Never cut or break the sheets.
Never pressure-wash or brush the roof.
What it costs
The price of garage roof removal depends mainly on:
- The category of work
- How much waste there is
- How much there is
- What the material is and its state
Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, such as testing several materials at once.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Approximate dimensions
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- Labels, if any
- A photo of the whole area
Photos from a safe distance help: do not touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
What we do and do not cover
Here’s what garage roof removal covers, and what it does not:
- High winds can delay roof work
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- Re-roofing is normally separate
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
What we deal with
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Ridge pieces
- Roof felt
- Cement wall panels
- Fixings and bolts
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bargeboards
Your options compared
Does the roof have to come off? A sound roof with no work planned can be left and monitored; cracks, leaks or a conversion generally mean removal. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why us?
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Clear advice on your options
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
Read our prices page or the cost guide.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note