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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Herne Hill
Asbestos garage roof removal across Herne Hill and nearby, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Done to HSE guidance, with paperwork for your records.
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Single garages
- Carport roofs
Asbestos garage roof removal in Herne Hill
Asbestos garage roof removal in Herne Hill
We remove sheets, ridges, fixings and any cement gutters and downpipes, wrapped and labelled ready for disposal. Whether it’s concrete-panel garages and garages being knocked down, we deal with cement gutters, corrugated roof sheets and downpipes.
In Herne Hill, garages are often reached through the garden or along a lane, so getting the sheets out takes planning. If you are unsure what you need, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Area
- Herne Hill (SE22, SW2, SE24)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos garage roofs around Herne Hill
Herne Hill is about 3 miles south of London, in Greater London. For garage roof jobs in Herne Hill, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. We work in 764 places across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Across Herne Hill, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000. If you are a landlord with garages near North Dulwich station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs.
This part of Greater London takes in SE22, SW2 and SE24. Your property could be on Jelf Road, Dewey Lane and Talma Road or the roads around them. Main roads around Herne Hill include the A204 and A2214, so mention parking if the property is on one. We also carry out garage roof jobs in Dulwich Village (1 mile south-east), East Dulwich (1 mile north-east), Dulwich (1 mile south-east), Denmark Hill (1 mile north) and Camberwell (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover London (3 miles north), City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles north-west), St Pancras (5 miles north) and Shoreditch (5 miles north).
As a London location, Herne Hill is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include Streatham Hill (1.6 miles south-west) and Dulwich Community Hospital (0.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Herne Hill includes Battersea Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
- Local schools include The Charter School (under half a mile north-east) and The Charter School (within half a mile north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Half Moon pub (less than half a mile west)
Nearby places to Herne Hill
Other services in Herne Hill
Typical garage roof jobs in Herne Hill
Moss and lichen grow on old roofs and hold water, but cleaning them off by scrubbing or jet-washing disturbs the surface and releases fibres.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Pieces of broken roof
- Old, cracked sheets
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Lean-tos and carports
Near open spaces such as Knight's Hill, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding.
Questions to ask before you book
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- If the price includes VAT
Common questions in Herne Hill
My garage in Herne Hill has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. Only a test can confirm it.
Do you work in Herne Hill despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
Will I get the price in writing?
Every time: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, although older materials can sometimes be reused or left in extensions.
Do I need a test or a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
How long will the job take?
It depends on the size, access and the condition of the sheets, but most single garages are a short job once set up.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep everyone away and do not clean it up. Then contact us for advice.
Choosing the right option
Paint or overclad instead? It can work on a sound roof, but preparing it without disturbing the surface is the hard part. Our guide covers the options. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why people choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Work done to the regulations
- No removal until we know what it is
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
See how we price jobs or our cost guide.
The scope of garage roof removal
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Re-roofing is normally separate
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials in Herne Hill
- Gutters and downpipes
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Bargeboards
- Ridge pieces
- Fixings and bolts
- Roof felt
- Cement wall panels
What happens next
If you are converting the garage, tell your builder the roof has been removed and show them the paperwork.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
- Tell us about parking and access
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Plan the new roof before removal
What to avoid
Never pressure-wash or brush the roof.
Don’t climb onto or walk on an asbestos cement roof: it’s fragile and will not take your weight.
Materials we deal with
Gutters and downpipes
They’re removed whole where possible.
Wall panels
Some garages have cement wall panels as well.
The process
In strong wind or heavy rain, we may have to stop, because safety comes first. While we work, the area stays out of bounds. Garage roof removal in Herne Hill is planned around daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, in June not until about 9:20pm.
- Tell us the size of the garage and the access
- We work out how to reach the roof safely
- We agree a date that fits your new roof
- We remove the roof with controls to keep fibres down
- You get the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
Should you do it yourself?
A professional job comes with paperwork: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: keep people away, don’t sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
For landlords, agents and businesses
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Herne Hill, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. In practice: find it, assess it, record it and manage it.
If you manage or own a block in Herne Hill, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades, and condition checked regularly.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note