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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Hersham
Asbestos garage roof removal for Hersham: garage roof sheets taken off whole and disposed of legally. Tell us what you’ve found and we will explain your options.
- Garages in a row or block
- Single and double garage roofs
- Pieces of broken roof
Asbestos garage roof removal for Hersham
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Hersham
Old cement garage roofs crack, grow moss and leak. Removal is often the first step to a new roof or a garage conversion. Whether it’s broken sheets after high winds and brittle, leaking roofs, we cover downpipes, cement wall panels and cement gutters.
In a smaller place like Hersham, garages are often detached, with access along a drive, so access is generally simple to plan. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Hersham (KT12)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Covers
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
What it costs
We base our quote on:
- The category of work
- The size of the job
- Access to the area
- How much waste there is
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
A few photos can save a site visit:
- The route in: gates, steps, stairs or the loft hatch
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- A picture of the whole area
- Cracks or breaks
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Can I do it myself?
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Garage roofs in Hersham
Hersham is about 1 mile south of Walton-on-Thames, in Surrey. Hersham is within our Surrey area, whatever the size of the job. We work in all 395 towns and villages across Surrey. Our nearest city page is Guildford, about 11 miles away.
Across Hersham, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. Garages on busy roads like the A244 need loading planned in advance.
Here we cover the KT12 postcode area. From Police Station Road, Queensway South and Queensway or a nearby road, we can help. You’ll find Hersham on the A244, which makes it simple to get to. If your property is just outside Hersham, we also cover Burwood Park (1 mile south-west), Walton-on-Thames (1 mile north), Whiteley Village (2 miles south-west), St George's Hill (2 miles west) and Weybridge (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also work in Guildford (11 miles south-west), Woking (8 miles south-west), Camberley (14 miles west), Epsom (6 miles east), Redhill (14 miles south-east) and Ewell (6 miles east).
Nearby you’ll also find No. 2 New Zealand General Hospital (1.6 miles north-west) and Chessington Castle Hill (4.8 miles east). The countryside around Hersham includes Claremont Lake and Jubilee Wood.
- Schools near Hersham include Three Rivers Academy (under half a mile north)
- Local pubs include The Barley Mow Public House (less than half a mile east)
Materials, one by one
Wall panels
Walls come down the same way.
Roof felt
We’ll tell you if it needs testing.
Questions from Hersham
Do you cover Hersham from London?
We cover Hersham, about 16 miles from central London.
Do older homes in Hersham have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Hersham may have it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice.
Can you remove one roof in a block of garages?
Typically, as long as we can work safely next to the others. Send photos and we’ll advise.
Can you quote from photos?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes: shops, offices, industrial units and community buildings as well as homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and do not clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Looking after things afterwards
If the garage has other asbestos, such as cement wall panels or a flue, it should be recorded, or removed together.
Keeping things safe:
- Let us know where we can park
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
Avoid these
Do not jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces.
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How we work
Access is by ladders, towers or crawling boards, not the fragile sheets, because asbestos cement roofs are fragile. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening. Late-December sunset in Hersham is about 3:55pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Give us the size of the garage and the access
- We confirm the roof is asbestos cement, testing a sample if needed
- We quote and book a date around your roofer
- 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
How to prepare
- Make sure we can get to the area
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Tell us about parking and access
Ask for a quote
Photos taken from a safe distance are fine: send them through our contact page.
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Why people call us in Hersham
Garage roofs were often made of asbestos cement until 1999, so many garages across Surrey still have them.
You cannot tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Block garages
- Garages due for demolition
- Broken sheets after high winds
For rented homes with garages close to Walton-On-Thames station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it.
What to look for in a quote
- How fibres will be kept down
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Which laboratory analyses samples
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
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. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
How we work in Hersham
- Covering London and the South East
- Clear advice on your options
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- No removal until we know what it is
Take a look at our prices page or our cost guide.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Duty holders for workplaces and the shared parts of flats in Hersham must manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, while the property is empty.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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