Kent · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Herne Common
Found something that might be asbestos in Herne Common? We provide careful removal of corrugated garage roofs, explained in plain English.
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Pieces of broken roof
- Garages being knocked down
Asbestos help in Herne Common
Asbestos garage roof removal in Herne Common
You cannot stand on an asbestos cement roof: they will not take a person’s weight. We use the right access equipment, not the roof itself. Common materials are ridge pieces, downpipes and bargeboards, and typical jobs are lean-to roofs and double garages.
In a village like Herne Common, garages sit alongside barns, stables and outbuildings with similar cement roofs. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, for your records.
- Area
- Herne Common (CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- What we do
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What we do and don’t cover
To be clear about the scope:
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- Re-roofing is normally separate
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Common materials
- Roof felt
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Cement wall panels
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bargeboards
- Ridge pieces
Duty holders and landlords in Herne Common
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
Materials, one by one
Roof felt
Some garages have felt under or over the sheets, which can contain asbestos in older products.
Fixings
The sheets are held on with bolts. We release them carefully so the sheets do not crack.
Should you do it yourself?
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
After the job
We clean the area around the garage and check for debris before we leave.
A few practical points:
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
- Give us a rough size
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
Don’ts
Keep weight off the roof.
Do not store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
The process
We work from ladders, stepladders, towers or crawling boards, never standing on the sheets themselves, because asbestos cement roofs are fragile. We will tell you when we’ve finished and what you’ll receive afterwards. Late-December sunset in Herne Common is about 3:50pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Send photos of the garage and the roof
- We check it’s asbestos cement
- You get a written quote
- We remove the sheets carefully
- The waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Getting ready
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
How to get a quote
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
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Asbestos garage roofs around Herne Common
Herne Common is about 2 miles south of Herne Bay, in Kent. Herne Common is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Herne Common is one of 922 places in Kent where we work.
Properties near West Blean and Thornden Woods may have outbuildings as well as a garage, which can be dealt with together. In Herne Common, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, often with cement roofs. The sea is within about 3 miles, and on exposed sites wind decides when roof sheets can be taken down safely.
Garage roof jobs anywhere in CT6 start with the postcode and some photos. That could mean a property on Canterbury Road, Nightingale Road and Falcon Close or the roads around them. Nearby, we also cover Bullockstone (1 mile north-west), Herne (1 mile north-east), Hicks Forstal (1 mile south), Eddington (1 mile north) and Hunters Forstal (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (5 miles south), Margate (12 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (13 miles east), Whitstable (4 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
A little further out are Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (3.4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4 miles west). The countryside around Herne Common includes West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles north)
Herne Common: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Herne Common?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you cover Herne Common and the area around Herne Bay station?
Yes, we cover Herne Common and the area towards Herne Bay station, about 1.4 miles north.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is typically needed.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing.
Do you need a licence to remove an asbestos garage roof?
Normally not: HSE treats most asbestos cement sheet removal as non-licensed, but it still needs controls, training and legal disposal.
How quickly can you come out?
It depends on the job and our diary. We’ll give you dates when we quote, and notifiable work needs notifying before it starts.
Do I need to be at home?
We need access to every area involved in the job, and it helps if you’re around to answer questions.
Typical garage roof jobs in Herne Common
Garage roofs were often made of asbestos cement until 1999, so many garages across Kent still have them.
These are some of the things we deal with in Herne Common:
- Block garages
- Garage conversions
- Single garages
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
If you let a house with a garage near Herne Bay station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, clearly stated
- What category of work it is
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- The documents you will receive
How we price garage roof removal
Every quote reflects:
- How easy it is to reach
- The type of material and its condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Photos that help
Photo tips:
- A rough size or measurement
- A clear close-up
- The access route
- Damaged areas
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note