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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Hemsted, Kent
Asbestos garage roof removal across Hemsted, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Carport roofs
Asbestos help in Hemsted
Materials, one by one
Roof felt
Some garages have felt under or over the sheets, which is sometimes tested too.
Fixings
Hook bolts and fixings hold the sheets to the frame. We undo them gently to avoid cracking.
Asbestos garage roof removal for Hemsted properties
The sheets are unbolted and lowered, never broken or dropped, because breaking asbestos cement releases fibres. Typical materials include bargeboards, cement gutters and downpipes, and people typically contact us about broken sheets after high winds and double garages.
Rural garages near Hemsted are often larger, or part of a range of outbuildings, so tell us the size and send photos. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Location
- Hemsted (CT18)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and do not cover
Here’s what garage roof removal covers, and what it does not:
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Ridge pieces
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Roof felt
- Fixings and bolts
- Cement wall panels
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bargeboards
What affects the price in Hemsted
Every quote reflects:
- Parking and access charges
- The survey scope
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How much there is
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when the whole project can be held up.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- Approximate dimensions
- Cracks or breaks
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- A clear close-up
To get a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
Looking after things afterwards
Without the roof, the garage is exposed, so plan your replacement roof in advance.
To avoid problems in future:
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Let us know where we can park
Things not to do
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces and ask for advice.
Don’t store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
Garage roofs in Hemsted
Hemsted is about 5 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Properties in Hemsted range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Hemsted is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent we cover. We work right across the region, from Hemsted to Canterbury (about 10 miles away).
For rented homes with garages close to Westenhanger station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it. Older houses in Hemsted, near Church of St Mary or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, often with cement roofs. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 3 miles, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way. The sea is within about 5 miles, and on exposed sites wind decides when roof sheets can be taken down safely.
We carry out garage roof jobs all over the CT18 postcode area and the streets around it. If your property is just outside Hemsted, we also cover Woodland (1 mile south-east), Skeete (1 mile south), Stowting (1 mile west), Rhodes Minnis (1 mile north-east) and Stowting Common (1 mile north-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Ashford (8 miles west), Canterbury (10 miles north), Dover (11 miles east), Folkestone (6 miles south-east), Whitstable (15 miles north) and Faversham (14 miles north-west).
A little further out are Saltwood Castle (4 miles south) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (3.7 miles south-east). Within reach you will find Hatch Park and Tolsford Hill.
How we work
Sheets are wrapped and labelled as they’re removed, then loaded for disposal. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions. Late-December sunset in Hemsted is about 3:50pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Tell us roughly how big the garage is and how we’d reach it
- 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
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Ensure we can get to the area
How to get a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Related guides
Responsibilities for owners
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Should you do it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
FAQs for Hemsted
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes. The asbestos rules are the same in protected landscapes, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
How far is Hemsted from London?
Hemsted is about 56 miles from central London, well within our area.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, then contact a professional.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Can the roof be overclad?
It’s possible on a sound roof, but preparation has its own risks. Never jet-wash or wire-brush it.
Is garage roof removal licensed work?
Removing asbestos cement sheets is non-licensed work in most cases under HSE guidance, but it still needs controls, training and legal disposal.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Nearby places to Hemsted
More for properties in Hemsted
Where asbestos turns up
Wind can break sheets and scatter pieces, which need careful clearing.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Block garages
- Carport roofs
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
Around Tolsford Hill, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores, so it can make sense to do them at once.
Comparing quotes
- The method and controls
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- Suitable insurance for the work
- VAT, clearly stated
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site