Surrey · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Gatton
Found something that might be asbestos in Gatton? Our service covers removal of asbestos cement garage roofs, with clear advice at each step.
- Garages being knocked down
- Single garages
- Storm-damaged sheets
Asbestos help in Gatton
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Gatton
We remove single and double garage roofs, garages in rows and blocks, lean-tos and carports across Gatton. Photos and rough sizes help us quote. Typical jobs include lean-to roofs and double garages, including cement gutters, downpipes and ridge pieces.
Garages around Gatton may be bigger than in towns, so tell us the size and send photos. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Where
- Gatton (RH2, RH1)
- County
- Surrey
- Service
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Gatton: your questions answered
Do you cover Gatton from London?
Gatton is about 17 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Tell us about the property and what you need.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can I paint my asbestos garage roof instead?
Sometimes, if the roof is sound, but cleaning and preparing it without disturbing the surface is the hard part. Never jet-wash or wire-brush it.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that won’t be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved.
Nearby places to Gatton
More for properties in Gatton
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you manage or own a block in Gatton, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Asbestos garage roofs around Gatton
Gatton is about 2 miles north of Redhill, in Surrey. Gatton is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 395 places across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 11 miles away.
If you are a landlord with garages near Merstham station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs. Around Mercers Lake, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores, so it can make sense to do them at once. Gatton is within about 6 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where garages often sit alongside barns and outbuildings with similar roofs.
Anywhere in RH2 and RH1, garage roof removal is available. Whether your property is on Rocky Lane and Gatton Bottom or anywhere nearby, we can help. Other places close to Gatton we cover include South Merstham (1 mile east), Holmethorpe (1 mile south-east), Merstham (1 mile north-east), Mugswell (1 mile north-west) and Redhill (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also work in Epsom (7 miles north-west), Horley (6 miles south), Ewell (7 miles north-west), Walton-on-Thames (13 miles north-west), Caterham (4 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles west).
Well-known places in the area include East Surrey Hospital (3.1 miles south) and The Belfry (1.6 miles south). The countryside around Gatton includes Colley Hill and Mercers Lake.
- Nearby schools include East Surrey College (0.8 miles south-east) and St Bede's School (0.9 miles south)
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The quantity or area
- How much waste there is
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- Labels, if any
- Where we could park
- Approximate dimensions
- A wide shot showing where the material is
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Gatton
Corrugated asbestos cement was widely used for garage roofs until asbestos was banned in 1999, so many garages across Surrey still have them.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Concrete-panel garages
- Garages in a row or block
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Double garages
Across Gatton, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs.
What your quote should include
- Whether VAT is included
- The documents you’ll receive
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Doing it yourself?
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so never climb onto one.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Your options compared
Paint or overclad instead? Sometimes possible on a sound roof, but cleaning and preparation must not disturb the surface. See our guide to repair, paint or replace. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Accredited laboratory results
Afterwards
We clear up and check for fragments.
A few practical points:
- Give us a rough size
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
- Let us know where we can park
- File the waste paperwork
Don’ts
Don’t store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces and ask for advice.
Step by step
In strong wind or heavy rain, we may have to stop, for safety. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. Late-December sunset in Gatton is about 3:55pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Send photos of the garage, the roof and the access
- We confirm the material, testing if needed
- We plan the job and the waste, and send a quote
- We damp the sheets, release the fixings and lower them whole
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, with a consignment note
Getting ready
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Let us know where we can park
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
Getting a price
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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What we do and don’t cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- High winds can delay roof work
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- Re-roofing is normally separate
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Ridge pieces
- Cement wall panels
- Fixings and bolts
- Bargeboards
- Roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note