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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Gomshall
Asbestos garage roof removal in Gomshall: garage roof sheets taken off whole and disposed of legally. Send us photos and we will tell you what you need.
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Old, cracked sheets
- Garages in a row or block
Need garage roof removal in Gomshall?
Asbestos garage roof removal near Gomshall
HSE treats removing asbestos cement roof sheets as non-licensed work in most cases, but it still needs the right controls: wetting, removal in whole sheets, protective equipment and proper disposal. Common materials are bargeboards, cement gutters and corrugated roof sheets, and typical jobs are brittle, leaking roofs and garage blocks.
In places like Gomshall, garages are often one of several outbuildings with cement roofs, so it’s worth dealing with them together. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Gomshall (GU5)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- What we do
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Paperwork
- Waste consignment note
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What happens next
After removal, the sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you receive the paperwork.
Some practical advice:
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Give us a rough size
- Keep pets and children inside
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
Things not to do
Do not climb onto or walk on an asbestos cement roof: it can break underfoot.
Never stand on the roof: it’s fragile and won’t take your weight.
DIY and asbestos
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
Questions from Gomshall
Is asbestos common in Gomshall homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Gomshall can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Surrey Hills National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; if not, we will arrange to see it.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, always.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
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.
Can the roof be overclad?
Sometimes, if it’s sound, but cleaning and preparing it without disturbing the surface is difficult. Don’t pressure-wash it first.
Do you work in flats?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Garage roofs in Gomshall
Gomshall is about 5 miles west of Dorking, in Surrey. Anywhere in Gomshall, just send the postcode. We cover all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. You can also see our page for Guildford, about 6 miles away.
Properties near Combe Bottom may have outbuildings as well as a garage, which can be dealt with together. If you are a landlord with garages near Gomshall station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about a mile, where garages often sit alongside barns and outbuildings with similar roofs.
Anywhere in GU5, we can help with garage roof removal. Whether your property is on Station Road, High View and Queen Street or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. We also carry out garage roof jobs in Shere (1 mile west), Abinger Hammer (1 mile east), Hoe (1 mile south), Albury Heath (1 mile west) and Little London (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (6 miles west), Woking (9 miles north-west), Camberley (14 miles north-west), Epsom (11 miles north-east), Horley (12 miles east) and Redhill (12 miles east).
A little further out are Abinger Castle (2.2 miles south-east) and Shere Museum (0.6 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Silent Pool and Combe Bottom.
- Local pubs include Black Horse pub (less than half a mile east)
Which option is right?
Thinking of doing it yourself? HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and there’s a real risk of falling through the roof. 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.
How we work in Gomshall
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Take a look at our prices page or the cost guide.
Materials we deal with
Gutters and downpipes
We take them down in whole lengths.
Ridge pieces
Ridge cappings are generally asbestos cement too.
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How it works
After removal, we clean up and check for debris, then load the wrapped waste. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening. Garage roof removal in Gomshall is planned around daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, in June not until about 9:20pm.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm the material, testing a sample if needed
- We quote for the removal and disposal
- We remove the sheets carefully
- The waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Dig out previous surveys
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll advise.
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What we deal with in Gomshall
Leaks often come from cracked sheets, and patch repairs on brittle sheets rarely last.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Block garages
- Garage conversions
- Single and double garage roofs
- Roofs to clear before demolition
In Gomshall, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, often with cement roofs.
What your quote should include
- Any exclusions
- VAT, clearly stated
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
Responsibilities for owners
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
How we price garage roof removal
We base our quote on:
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Parking and access charges
- Licensed or non-licensed
- How much there is
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Photos that help
A few photos can save a site visit:
- The parking area
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An overall view
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site