Kent · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Gravesend
Asbestos garage roof removal in Gravesend: garage roof sheets taken off whole and disposed of legally, for homes, rented property and workplaces. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Garages being knocked down
- Block garages
Asbestos garage roof removal for Gravesend
A closer look at the materials
Gutters and downpipes
Older garages often have cement gutters and downpipes.
Fixings
Rusted fixings may need cutting, done without damaging the sheets.
Asbestos garage roof removal near Gravesend
We remove sheets, ridges, fixings and any cement gutters and downpipes, wrapped and labelled ready for disposal. Typical jobs include single and double garage roofs and pieces of broken roof, involving cement wall panels, corrugated roof sheets and bargeboards.
Garage conversions are popular in towns like Gravesend, and the old cement roof is usually the first thing to go. Every quote is in writing and spells out what’s covered, so you know where you stand.
- Location
- Gravesend (DA12, DA11)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
How it works
On the day, we set up barrier tape around the garage and damp down the sheets, then release the fixings and lower each sheet whole. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. In December, it’s dark in Gravesend by about 3:50pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Tell us the size of the garage and the access
- We plan the access and the waste
- We agree a date that fits your new roof
- We remove the roof with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up and send the paperwork
Getting ready
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know if something’s broken
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
Helpful guides
How we price garage roof removal
The cost depends on:
- The category of work
- How much there is
- How many samples are needed
- Access to the area
Access makes a big difference to cost, so tell us about access.
Photos that help
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
- An idea of size
- The parking area
- An overall view
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Places near Gravesend
What else we do in Gravesend
After we have finished in Gravesend
Any other asbestos in the garage should be noted, or removed together.
Going forward:
- Give us a rough size
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- File the waste paperwork
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
Avoid these
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces and ask for advice.
Don’t jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
Gravesend garages: local notes
Gravesend is about 9 miles north-west of Gillingham, in Kent. If your garage roof job is in Gravesend, let us know about access. Gravesend is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 21 miles away.
For garages on or near the A2 and A226, let us know where we can load. In Gravesend, many garages and sheds were added decades ago.
This part of Kent takes in DA12 and DA11. Your property could be on Christ Church Road, Hillside Drive and Laurel Avenue, wherever it is in Gravesend. Being close to the A2 and A226, Gravesend is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Windmill Hill (1 mile north-west), Milton-next-Gravesend (1 mile north-east), Denton (1 mile east), Singlewell or Ifield (1 mile south) and Northfleet (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (13 miles south-east), Dartford (7 miles west), Sevenoaks (13 miles south-west), Swanley (9 miles west), Kings Hill (11 miles south) and Foley Park (12 miles south-east).
Nearby you’ll also find Gravesham Museum (0.9 miles north-west) and Stone Castle (4.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Sawyers Lake and Gad's Hill.
- Schools near Gravesend include St John's Catholic Comprehensive (less than half a mile north-east) and St John's Catholic Comprehensive (within half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include The Waterloo Public House (0.6 miles north-west)
Gravesend questions
Do you cover Gravesend from London?
We cover Gravesend, about 21 miles from central London.
Are garage roofs in Gravesend generally asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
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.
How can I get a price?
Start with the postcode and a description of the material. Then use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
Can you remove one roof in a block of garages?
Often, yes, if the work area can be separated safely from the neighbouring garages. Photos help us check.
Is my garage roof in Gravesend asbestos?
If it’s grey corrugated sheeting on a garage built before 2000, it may be, but you can’t be sure by looking. A sample test will tell you.
Which asbestos work needs a licence?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
Where asbestos turns up
Corrugated asbestos cement was widely used for garage roofs until asbestos was banned in 1999, so many garages across Kent still have them.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Single and double garage roofs
- Carport roofs
- Garage blocks
- Garages due a new roof
If you’re a landlord with garages near Gravesend station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs.
Questions to ask before you book
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- The method and controls
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
Duty holders and landlords in Gravesend
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Doing it yourself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
What’s included, and what is not
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is normally a separate job
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Cement wall panels
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Ridge pieces
- Gutters and downpipes
- Roof felt
- Fixings and bolts
- Bargeboards
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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