Kent · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Fosten Green
Found something that might be asbestos in Fosten Green? Our service covers asbestos garage roof removal, with the sheets wrapped and taken away, with clear advice at each step.
- Garages due for demolition
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Double garages
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Fosten Green garages: local notes
Fosten Green is about 11 miles west of Ashford, in Kent. Properties in Fosten Green range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 23 miles away.
In Fosten Green, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, often with cement roofs. Fosten Green is within about 4 miles of the High Weald National Landscape, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way.
We carry out garage roof jobs all over the TN27 postcode area. Other places close to Fosten Green we cover include Clapper Hill (1 mile east), East End (1 mile south), Parkgate (2 miles south-east), London Beach (3 miles east) and Strood (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Maidstone (12 miles north), Ashford (11 miles east), Kings Hill (15 miles north-west), Foley Park (13 miles north), Paddock Wood (11 miles north-west) and Tenterden (4 miles south-east).
A little further out are Mervyn Quinlan Museum (0.9 miles south) and Sissinghurst Castle (2.1 miles north-west).
Asbestos garage roof removal near Fosten Green
Garage roof removal in Fosten Green generally includes the sheets, ridge pieces, fixings and any asbestos cement gutters and downpipes, all wrapped for disposal. From double garages and garages due for demolition, we cover cement gutters, cement wall panels and ridge pieces and more.
Rural garages near Fosten Green are often larger, or part of a range of outbuildings, so tell us the size and send photos. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Location
- Fosten Green (TN27)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
DIY and asbestos
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.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Fosten Green must manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
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Prices and what affects them
The cost depends on:
- The type of material and its condition
- Disposal costs
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How much there is
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
For a quick quote, include:
- Cracks or breaks
- Street parking nearby
- An overall view
- A close-up from a safe distance
Send us the address in Fosten Green, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we’ll reply with a quote.
Materials we deal with
Gutters and downpipes
We take them down in whole lengths.
Wall panels
These can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets.
Your questions about garage roof removal in Fosten Green
Are garage roofs in Fosten Green usually asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Do you work on properties in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Is asbestos dangerous?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
When can you start?
Dates are agreed once the quote is accepted. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
My garage is in a row: can you still do it?
Often, yes, if the work area can be separated safely from the neighbouring garages. Send photos and we will advise.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Limits to be aware of
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Different materials need a different approach
- High winds can delay roof work
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is typically a separate job
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Bargeboards
- Fixings and bolts
- Roof felt
- Ridge pieces
- Gutters and downpipes
- Cement wall panels
- Corrugated cement sheets
What happens
We tape off the area and wet the sheets first, then unbolt each sheet and lower it without breaking it. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we’ll do before we start. Late-December sunset in Fosten Green is about 3:50pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Give us the size of the garage and the access
- We check the roof material first
- You get a written quote, and we agree a date that suits your new roof
- We wet the sheets, undo the fixings and lower each sheet whole
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the consignment note
How to prepare
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
Getting a price
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Looking after things afterwards
Without the roof, the garage is exposed, so plan your replacement roof in advance.
Some practical advice:
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Give us a rough size
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
Don’ts
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces.
Never cut or break the sheets.
Choosing the right option
Be wary of a price that is much lower than others: broken sheets, no controls or illegal dumping. Ask for the waste paperwork. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
What you get
- Records for your files
- Across London and the South East
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Clear written quotes
See 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
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site