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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Hickstead
Any pre-2000 building in Hickstead may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos garage roof removal, with the sheets wrapped and taken away.
- Lean-tos and carports
- Roofs to clear before demolition
- Brittle, leaking roofs
Asbestos garage roof removal in Hickstead
Asbestos garage roof removal for Hickstead properties
Single, double and block garages, lean-tos and carports in Hickstead all have roofs like these. Tell us the size and send photos. From sheet garages and brittle, leaking roofs, we cover corrugated roof sheets, cement wall panels and ridge pieces.
Garages around Hickstead may be bigger than in towns, so photos and sizes help us quote. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Where
- Hickstead (RH17, BN6)
- County
- West Sussex
- What we do
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- You receive
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Hickstead
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the South Downs National Park?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
Are garage roofs in Hickstead normally asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job, and it helps if you are around to answer questions.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, but larger or unclear jobs may need a visit.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: the quote is in writing and sets out what’s included, and whether VAT is included.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Tell us about the property and what you need.
What if the weather’s bad?
That depends: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
After the job
The wrapped sheets go to a permitted site, and you receive the paperwork.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Book your roofer in advance
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Give us a rough size
Don’ts
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces.
Don’t drill, cut or break the sheets.
What we do and do not cover
Before you book, note that:
- Re-roofing is normally separate
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- Different materials need a different approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Hickstead
- Roof felt
- Cement wall panels
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Ridge pieces
- Bargeboards
Weighing up your options
Does the roof have to come off? A sound roof with no work planned can be left and monitored; cracks, leaks or a conversion normally mean removal. Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What you get
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- No removal until we know what it is
- Clear written quotes
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
If you do find something during DIY, stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
Why people call us in Hickstead
Garage roofs were often made of asbestos cement until 1999, so many garages across West Sussex still have them.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Single and double garage roofs
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Carport roofs
- Prefab garages with cement walls
If you’re a landlord with garages near Burgess Hill station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs.
Questions to ask before you book
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- The documents you’ll receive
- Whether the work is licensed, notifiable non-licensed or non-licensed
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Nearby places to Hickstead
What else we do in Hickstead
How we price garage roof removal
What drives the price:
- How many samples are needed
- Travel and parking
- How much waste there is
- What the material is and its state
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- The access route
- Where we could park
- Damaged areas
- A picture of the whole area
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749, and we’ll recommend the right option.
How we work
Our team wears coveralls and respiratory protection, and nobody else comes near. Parking close by makes the day easier, so let us know about any restrictions. Garage roof removal in Hickstead is planned around daylight: sunset is about 3:55pm in December and about 9:20pm in June.
- Send photos of the garage, the roof and the access
- If needed, we test a sample to confirm it’s asbestos cement
- We plan the job and the waste, and send a quote
- The sheets are wetted, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out previous surveys
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
Get a quote
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. To start, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749.
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A closer look at the materials
Gutters and downpipes
Cement gutters and downpipes are common.
Wall panels
These can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets.
Asbestos garage roofs around Hickstead
Hickstead is about 3 miles west of Burgess Hill, in West Sussex. Properties in Hickstead range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We cover all 371 towns and villages in West Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Brighton, about 10 miles away.
Near open spaces such as Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, which can be dealt with together. Across Hickstead, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. Hickstead is within about 5 miles of the South Downs National Park, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way.
This part of West Sussex takes in RH17 and BN6. Other places close to Hickstead we cover include Goddards Green (1 mile east), Sayers Common (1 mile south), Abbotsford (2 miles east), Ansty (2 miles north-east) and Hurstpierpoint (2 miles south). We also cover nearby towns such as Crawley (10 miles north), Horsham (9 miles north-west), Worthing (13 miles south-west), Haywards Heath (5 miles north-east), Burgess Hill (3 miles east) and East Grinstead (14 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find The Dene Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Clayton Castle (4.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Hickstead includes Wolstonbury Hill and Bedelands Farm Nature Reserve.
- Schools near Hickstead include St Paul's Catholic College (1.8 miles east)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site