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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Horne, Surrey
Worried about asbestos in Horne? Our service covers careful removal of corrugated garage roofs, with clear advice at each step.
- Garages being knocked down
- Garage blocks
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
Asbestos garage roof removal in Horne
Asbestos garage roof removal for Horne properties
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. People often contact us about prefab garages with cement walls and garages due for demolition, including bargeboards, downpipes and cement wall panels.
Rural garages near Horne are often larger, or part of a range of outbuildings, so tell us the size and send photos. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Where
- Horne (RH6)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Horne
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
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.
What it might be made of
Ridge pieces
We take them off with the sheets.
Wall panels
These can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets.
Horne questions
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the High Weald National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, though access to rural buildings may need planning.
How far is Horne from London?
Horne is about 22 miles from central London, well within our area.
My garage is in a row: can you still do it?
Often, yes, if the work area can be separated safely from the neighbouring garages. Send photos and we’ll advise.
Can I paint my asbestos garage roof instead?
Sometimes, if the roof is sound, but preparation must not disturb the surface. Pressure-washing and wire-brushing are out.
Do you need to see it before quoting?
Many jobs can be quoted from photos, though some need a visit first.
Do you take down the walls too?
Cement wall panels can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets. Brickwork is a builder’s job.
What if my house is newer?
Buildings from after 2000 shouldn’t, because of the 1999 ban, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
What if the weather’s bad?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
The process
Our team wears coveralls and respiratory protection, and nobody else comes near. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing, so there’s no confusion. In December, it’s dark in Horne by about 3:55pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Send photos of the garage and the roof
- We confirm the material, testing a sample if needed
- We quote for the removal and disposal
- On the day we wet, unfix and lower the sheets whole
- The waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Have any previous surveys or test results ready
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
Getting a price
Not sure what you need? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
Helpful guides
The scope of garage roof removal
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Common materials
- Fixings and bolts
- Cement wall panels
- Bargeboards
- Ridge pieces
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
What happens next
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it’s useful when you sell.
Keeping things safe:
- Let us know where we can park
- Keep pets and children inside
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
What to avoid
Do not jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
Keep weight off the roof.
Horne garages: local notes
Horne is about 4 miles east of Horley, in Surrey. If your garage roof job is in Horne, let us know about access. Horne is one of 395 places in Surrey where we work. We work right across the region, from Horne to Crawley (7 miles away).
Across Horne, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. Near open spaces such as Hedgecourt Lake, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, which can be dealt with together. The High Weald National Landscape is within about 8 miles, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way.
Anywhere in RH6, garage roof removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Whether your property is on Church Road and Whitewood Lane or anywhere nearby, we can help. For properties just outside Horne, we cover Whitewood (1 mile north-east), Blindley Heath (1 mile north-east), Newchapel (2 miles south-east), Lingfield Common (3 miles east) and Domewood (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Epsom (13 miles north-west), Horley (4 miles west), Redhill (5 miles north-west), Ewell (14 miles north-west), Reigate (6 miles north-west) and Caterham (7 miles north).
Other landmarks nearby include East Surrey Hospital (4.2 miles north-west) and Bletchingley Castle (3.8 miles north). The countryside around Horne includes Bay Pond and Hedgecourt Lake.
- Nearby, you’ll find The Jolly Farmer pub (less than half a mile north-east)
More for properties in Horne
What affects the price in Horne
The price of garage roof removal depends mainly on:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How easy it is to reach
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Location, parking and any London charges
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Damaged areas
- Labels, if any
- Street parking nearby
- A close-up from a safe distance
Include any existing survey or test when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page; it helps us quote accurately.
Weighing up your options
DIY garage roof removal? HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and the roof is fragile, so there’s a serious falls risk too. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
Why choose us
- Clear advice on your options
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- London, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and beyond
- Records for your files
See how we quote and the cost guide.
Typical garage roof jobs in Horne
Weather slowly breaks down the surface of cement sheets, so they become brittle.
Typical jobs in Horne include:
- Garages due a new roof
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Single and double garage roofs
- Block garages
If you let a house with a garage near Godstone station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs.
Comparing quotes
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- If the price includes VAT
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- Any exclusions
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site