Greater London · England
Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Hackney Wick, Greater London
Asbestos garage roof removal in Hackney Wick: removal of asbestos cement garage roofs. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Garages in a row or block
- Garages due for demolition
- Lean-tos and carports
Asbestos help in Hackney Wick
What we deal with in Hackney Wick
Corrugated asbestos cement was widely used for garage roofs until asbestos was banned in 1999, so they’re common across Greater London.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Garages in a row or block
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Lean-tos and carports
In Hackney Wick, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, sometimes with cement sheet roofs.
What your quote should include
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Which areas and materials are covered
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Hackney Wick
Removing cement roof sheets is generally non-licensed work under HSE guidance, but it must be done with wetting, whole-sheet removal, protective equipment and legal disposal. Typical jobs include lean-to roofs and roofs to clear before demolition, including cement wall panels, cement gutters and corrugated roof sheets.
Garages around Hackney Wick are often at the end of a garden or in a block off a rear lane, so we plan how to carry the sheets out. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Hackney Wick (E3, E9, E20)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Looking after things afterwards
After removal, the sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you receive the paperwork.
Looking after any asbestos that remains:
- File the waste paperwork
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
- Let us know where we can park
What to avoid
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces and ask for advice.
Don’t climb onto or walk on an asbestos cement roof: it’s fragile and won’t take your weight.
Step by step
Access is by ladders, towers or crawling boards, not the fragile sheets. We will tell you when we have finished and what you’ll receive afterwards. In December, it’s dark in Hackney Wick by about 3:55pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- 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
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the paperwork
Getting ready
- Let us know where we can park
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Ask for a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Asbestos garage roofs around Hackney Wick
Hackney Wick is about 1 mile west of Stratford, in Greater London. Hackney Wick is within our Greater London area, whatever the size of the job. Hackney Wick is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover.
If you let a house with a garage near Hackney Wick station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs. Near open spaces such as Old Ford Island, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, which can be dealt with together.
We carry out garage roof jobs all over the E3, E9 and E20 postcode area and the streets around it. Your property could be on Wick Lane, Dace Road and Wyke Road or the roads around them, wherever it is in Hackney Wick. For properties just outside Hackney Wick, we cover Fish Island (1 mile south), Donnybrook Quarter (1 mile south-west), Old Ford (1 mile south), Temple Mills (1 mile north-east) and East Village (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (4 miles south-west), City of Westminster (6 miles west), Marylebone (6 miles west), Kensington (8 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles west) and Shoreditch (3 miles south-west).
As a London location, Hackney Wick is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Other landmarks nearby include V&A East (under half a mile east) and Homerton University Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hackney Wick include Tower Hill and Old Ford Island.
- Schools near Hackney Wick include Mulberry UTC (0.6 miles south) and Mulberry UTC (0.6 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Lea Tavern (within half a mile north)
- Other local spots include Park (less than half a mile south-west)
Towns and villages near Hackney Wick
What else we do in Hackney Wick
What it might be made of
Ridge pieces
The ridge pieces are often the same material.
Wall panels
Prefabricated garages may have cement walls.
FAQs for Hackney Wick
My garage in Hackney Wick has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Older garages often do, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Do you cover Hackney Wick and the area around Hackney Wick station?
Yes, we cover Hackney Wick, including the streets around Hackney Wick station.
What happens to the old roof sheets?
They go to a permitted site, wrapped and labelled, and you get the consignment note.
Can you quote from photos?
Often we can quote from clear photos and a description; otherwise we’ll arrange a visit.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Do you cover Hackney Wick?
Yes, we do: our area includes Hackney Wick and the places around it. Share the postcode and a short description and we’ll quote.
Choosing the right option
Paint or overclad instead? Sometimes possible on a sound roof, but cleaning and preparation must not disturb the surface. Our guide covers the options. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why people choose us
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- No removal until we know what it is
Prices and what affects them
What changes the cost:
- How much there is
- What the material is and its state
- Access to the area
- Location, parking and any London charges
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Approximate dimensions
- Where we could park
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
What we do and do not cover
To be clear about the scope:
- High winds can delay roof work
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is generally a separate job
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Fixings and bolts
- Roof felt
- Ridge pieces
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Bargeboards
- Cement wall panels
- Gutters and downpipes
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note