Surrey · England
Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Hookwood, Surrey
Asbestos garage roof removal for properties in Hookwood and Surrey: garage roof sheets taken off whole and disposed of legally.
- Old, cracked sheets
- Garages being knocked down
- Storm-damaged sheets
Asbestos garage roof removal in Hookwood
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Hookwood
Removing cement roof sheets is usually non-licensed work under HSE guidance, but it still needs the right controls: wetting, removal in whole sheets, protective equipment and proper disposal. People often contact us about garages due a new roof and broken sheets after high winds, involving corrugated roof sheets, cement gutters and cement wall panels.
In places like Hookwood, garages are often one of several outbuildings with cement roofs, so it’s worth dealing with them together. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, because the method depends on what the material is.
- Where
- Hookwood (RH6)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Service
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Our quotes take into account:
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The quantity or area
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Sending photos
Photo tips:
- An idea of size
- The access route
- Street parking nearby
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
Photos from a safe distance help: send them through our contact page.
Doing it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
The process
We tape off the area and wet the sheets first, then release the fixings and lower each sheet whole. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum. Garage roof removal in Hookwood is planned around daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, in June not until about 9:20pm.
- Start with photos of the garage and how we reach it
- 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
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Move things out of the way carefully
Get a quote
Each job is priced individually. To start, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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Questions from Hookwood
My garage in Hookwood 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.
Could my house in Hookwood contain asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Hookwood may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
When can you start?
We agree a date when you accept the quote. Some work has to be notified to the enforcing authority first, which affects timing.
Is a home built after 2000 likely to contain asbestos?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Do you cover Hookwood?
We do: Hookwood is within the area we cover in Surrey. Share the postcode and a short description and we will quote.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It must go to a permitted site.
Can you remove the whole garage?
Cement wall panels can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets. Brickwork is a builder’s job.
What we do and don’t cover
What’s in and what’s out:
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is typically a separate job
- High winds can delay roof work
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
What we deal with
- Bargeboards
- Ridge pieces
- Roof felt
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Cement wall panels
- Fixings and bolts
- Gutters and downpipes
Weighing up your options
Very cheap garage roof quotes can mean shortcuts: breaking the sheets, skipping the controls or fly-tipping the waste. Ask for the waste paperwork. Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Why people choose us
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Work done to the regulations
- Reports and results you can share
- Clear advice on your options
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Places near Hookwood
More for properties in Hookwood
What we deal with in Hookwood
Storm damage can leave broken pieces in gardens and drives, which need careful clearing.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Garages in a row or block
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
If you let a house with a garage near Horley station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it.
What your quote should include
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- What category of work it is
- The scope of the job, in writing
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
What it might be made of
Corrugated sheets
Corrugated asbestos cement sheets are the main part of most garage roofs. We wet them and lower them whole.
Roof felt
You may find felt on the roof, which can contain asbestos in older products.
Asbestos garage roofs around Hookwood
Hookwood is about 1 mile south-west of Horley, in Surrey. Hookwood is part of the area we cover, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We cover 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages.
Older houses in Hookwood, near Church of St Bartholomew or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000. The Surrey Hills National Landscape is within about 8 miles, where garages often sit alongside barns and outbuildings with similar roofs.
Garage roof jobs anywhere in RH6 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on Campbell Close, Mistley Gardens and Kennel Lane or anywhere nearby, the process is the same. Nearby, we also cover Horley (1 mile north-east), Fernhill (2 miles east), Tinsley Green (2 miles south-east), Langley Green (3 miles south) and Shipley Bridge (3 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Epsom (12 miles north), Redhill (5 miles north), Ewell (13 miles north), Reigate (5 miles north), Caterham (9 miles north-east) and Dorking (7 miles north-west).
Other landmarks nearby include Crawley Museum (3.5 miles south) and Langley Green Hospital (2.6 miles south).
- Schools near Hookwood include Oakwood School (1.5 miles east)
- Local pubs include Black Horse pub (less than half a mile north-west)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note