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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in High Hurstwood, East Sussex
Any pre-2000 building in High Hurstwood may contain asbestos. Our asbestos garage roof removal service covers careful removal of corrugated garage roofs.
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Block garages
- Lean-tos and carports
Need garage roof removal in High Hurstwood?
How asbestos garage roof removal works in High Hurstwood
HSE treats removing asbestos cement roof sheets as non-licensed work in most cases, but it still needs the right controls: wetting, removal in whole sheets, protective equipment and proper disposal. Typical materials include corrugated roof sheets, downpipes and cement wall panels, and people normally contact us about single garages and storm-damaged sheets.
In a village like High Hurstwood, garages sit alongside barns, stables and outbuildings with similar cement roofs, so it’s worth dealing with them together. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- High Hurstwood (TN22)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- What we do
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- You receive
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what is not
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Re-roofing is normally separate
- Different materials need a different approach
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Ridge pieces
- Gutters and downpipes
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Bargeboards
- Roof felt
- Cement wall panels
- Fixings and bolts
Duty holders and landlords in High Hurstwood
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
If you manage or own a block in High Hurstwood, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
Why people call us in High Hurstwood
Cracked or broken sheets let water in, and repairs on old sheets rarely last long.
Typical jobs in High Hurstwood include:
- Garages due for demolition
- Garages due a new roof
- Garage blocks
- Pieces of broken roof
For rented homes with garages close to Buxted station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it.
What to look for in a quote
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What isn’t included
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
Looking after things afterwards
The wrapped sheets go to a permitted site, and you receive the paperwork.
Once we’re done:
- File the waste paperwork
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Let us know where we can park
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
What to avoid
Do not drill, cut or break the sheets.
Never stand on the roof: it’s fragile and won’t take your weight.
Common questions in High Hurstwood
Do you cover small places like High Hurstwood?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Do you cover High Hurstwood from London?
High Hurstwood is about 35 miles from central London, well within our area.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Don’t try to clean up the debris yourself, and ask for advice.
Do you cover High Hurstwood?
We do: our area includes High Hurstwood and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We will identify it and advise on removal.
Is garage roof removal licensed work?
In most cases, no: asbestos cement sheet removal is normally non-licensed under HSE guidance, though it still needs controls and legal disposal.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
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.
Doing it yourself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
High Hurstwood garages: local notes
High Hurstwood is about 3 miles south-west of Crowborough, in East Sussex. We work across High Hurstwood and the surrounding area, from older terraces and semis to flats, workplaces and outbuildings. We cover all 289 towns and villages across East Sussex, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from High Hurstwood to Crawley (15 miles away).
Properties near Brickfield Meadow may have outbuildings as well as a garage, which can be dealt with together. In High Hurstwood, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, often with cement roofs. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 6 miles, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way.
Wherever your property is in TN22, we can help with garage roof removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Your property could be on Burnt Oak Road, Chillies Lane and Perrymans Lane. If your property is just outside High Hurstwood, we also cover Fairwarp (1 mile west), Sweethaws (1 mile north), Five Ash Down (1 mile south-west), Crowborough (3 miles north-east) and Jarvis Brook (3 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Lewes (11 miles south-west), Hailsham (12 miles south-east), Uckfield (4 miles south), Polegate (14 miles south), South Malling (11 miles south-west) and Heathfield (6 miles south-east).
A little further out are Tickerage Castle (3.3 miles south) and Crowborough War Memorial Hospital (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Brickfield Meadow.
What it might be made of
Roof felt
We will tell you if it needs testing.
Fixings
Seized bolts are dealt with carefully.
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How we work
On the day, we set up barrier tape around the garage and damp down the sheets, then release the fixings and lower each sheet whole. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you before carrying on. We plan garage roof jobs in High Hurstwood for daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, in June not until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us roughly how big the garage is and how we’d reach it
- We confirm the roof is asbestos cement, testing a sample if needed
- You get a written quote, and we agree a date that suits your new roof
- The sheets are damped, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Warn neighbours if needed
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Let us know where we can park
Ask for a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
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Weighing up your options
What about painting or overcladding? Sometimes possible on a sound roof, but cleaning and preparation must not disturb the surface. Our guide covers the options. There’s no one-size price, as every job differs. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Reports and results you can share
- Domestic and commercial work
See how we quote and published price ranges.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site