Kent · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Forstal
Asbestos garage roof removal across Forstal, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Lean-tos and carports
- Garages due for demolition
- Storm-damaged sheets
Asbestos help in Forstal
Asbestos garage roof removal in Forstal
You cannot stand on an asbestos cement roof: they can give way underfoot. We use the right access equipment, not the roof itself. We often deal with ridge pieces, cement gutters and bargeboards, and people usually contact us about carport roofs and garages before a new roof or conversion.
Rural garages near Forstal are often larger, or part of a range of outbuildings, so tell us the size and send photos. We identify materials before planning removal, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Forstal (ME20)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
After the job
Without the roof, the garage is exposed, so book the new roof in good time.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Book your roofer in advance
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Measure or estimate the size of the roof
- Let us know where we can park
Things not to do
Do not store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
Keep weight off the roof.
More for properties in Forstal
Limits to be aware of
A few things to be aware of:
- Different materials need a different approach
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- High winds can delay roof work
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Materials we see
- Cement wall panels
- Ridge pieces
- Bargeboards
- Fixings and bolts
- Roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Corrugated cement sheets
A closer look at the materials
Ridge pieces
The ridge pieces are often the same material.
Gutters and downpipes
We take them down in whole lengths.
The process
Each sheet is wrapped in heavy polythene or bagged and labelled as it comes down, then loaded for disposal. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions. Late-December sunset in Forstal is about 3:50pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Send photos of the garage and the roof
- We check it’s asbestos cement
- We quote for the removal and disposal
- We remove the sheets carefully
- The waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let us know if something’s broken
Get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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Common questions in Forstal
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
How far is Forstal from London?
Forstal is about 29 miles from central London, well within our area.
Where do the sheets go?
They’re wrapped in heavy polythene, labelled and taken to a permitted site.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Can the roof be overclad?
It can be done on a sound roof, but preparation must not disturb the surface. Never jet-wash or wire-brush it.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. It needs a contractor with an HSE licence.
What paperwork will I get?
That depends on the job: a survey report, a laboratory result, or a consignment note for removed waste.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Forstal must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Doing it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
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.
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Forstal
Garage conversions, extensions and new roofs mean the old roof has to come off.
These come up again and again:
- Lean-tos and carports
- Old, cracked sheets
- Sheet garages
- Garage blocks
In Forstal, many garages and sheds were added decades ago.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- Any exclusions
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
Asbestos garage roofs around Forstal
Forstal is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in Forstal, just send the postcode. Forstal is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 25 miles away.
If you let a house with a garage near Aylesford station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it. Near open spaces such as Boxley Hills, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, which can be dealt with together. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles, where garages often sit alongside barns and outbuildings with similar roofs.
This part of Kent takes in ME20, and your garage roof job can be anywhere in it. Local streets include Beddow Way and Forstal Road; we cover every one. We also carry out garage roof jobs in Pratling Street (1 mile north-east), Eccles (1 mile north-west), New Hythe (2 miles west), Burham (2 miles north) and Larkfield (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Medway megaliths (1 mile north) and Maidstone Hospital (2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
- Schools near Forstal include Aylesford School (1.3 miles west)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Bush pub (0.5 miles west)
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- The size of the job
- How much waste there is
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The survey scope
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Visible markings
- Approximate dimensions
- A close-up from a safe distance
You will get a written quote. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site