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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Hunters Forstal, Kent
Found something that might be asbestos in Hunters Forstal? We provide asbestos garage roof removal, with the sheets wrapped and taken away, explained in plain English.
- Lean-to roofs
- Block garages
- Brittle, leaking roofs
Asbestos garage roof removal for Hunters Forstal
Asbestos garage roof removal in Hunters Forstal
Asbestos cement roofs are fragile: they can give way underfoot. We use the right access equipment, not the roof itself. Typical materials include cement wall panels, bargeboards and corrugated roof sheets, and people normally contact us about double garages and garages before a new roof or conversion.
Garages around Hunters Forstal may be bigger than in towns, so tell us the size and send photos. We start with a clear answer: is it asbestos, and what should you do about it.
- Area
- Hunters Forstal (CT6)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Hunters Forstal
Is asbestos common in Hunters Forstal homes?
If your home in Hunters Forstal was built or refurbished before 2000, it may, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work near Herne Bay station?
Yes, we cover Hunters Forstal and the area towards Herne Bay station, about 1.1 miles north-west.
Does someone need to be there?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Stop work, leave the area and do not try to clean up. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Make the area safe first: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Do you cover Hunters Forstal?
We do: our area includes Hunters Forstal and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we will quote.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
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Duty holders and landlords in Hunters Forstal
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
If your business premises in Hunters Forstal were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
What happens next
If the garage has other asbestos, such as cement wall panels or a flue, it should be recorded, or removed together.
Going forward:
- Measure or estimate the size of the roof
- Tell us about parking and access
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
What to avoid
Never stand on the roof: it’s fragile and won’t take your weight.
Never cut or break the sheets.
How we work
Our team wears coveralls and respiratory protection, and keep the area clear of everyone else. The work area is kept clear while we’re working. In December, it’s dark in Hunters Forstal by about 3:50pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Give us the size of the garage and the access
- We check the roof material first
- We quote and book a date around your roofer
- 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
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Get a quote
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we’ll recommend the right option.
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How we price garage roof removal
What drives the price:
- The type of material and its condition
- Travel and parking
- How many samples are needed
- How easy it is to reach
Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Photos that help
Before you send photos, a few tips:
- A rough size or measurement
- An overall view
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- Street parking nearby
Send us the address in Hunters Forstal, a description and some photos: send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Why people call us in Hunters Forstal
Garage roofs were often made of asbestos cement until 1999, so many garages across Kent still have them.
In older properties, we often see:
- Carport roofs
- Single garages
- Garage conversions
- Garages due for demolition
If you’re a landlord with garages near Herne Bay station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, clearly stated
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The method and controls
Weighing up your options
Remove it or leave it? If it’s sound and you are not planning work, it can stay; cracks, leaks or a conversion normally mean removal. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
How we work in Hunters Forstal
- Covering London and the South East
- Clear written quotes
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
See how we price jobs and published price ranges.
The scope of garage roof removal
The usual limits are:
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- Different materials need a different approach
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise before booking.
Materials in Hunters Forstal
- Fixings and bolts
- Bargeboards
- Cement wall panels
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Ridge pieces
- Roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
Materials we deal with
Fixings
Hook bolts and fixings hold the sheets to the frame. We release them carefully so the sheets don’t crack.
Ridge pieces
The ridge pieces are often the same material.
Garage roofs in Hunters Forstal
Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Hunters Forstal, tell us the postcode and what you need. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We work right across the region, from Hunters Forstal to Canterbury (about 6 miles away).
Near open spaces such as West Blean and Thornden Woods, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, so it can make sense to do them at once. Older houses in Hunters Forstal, near Church of St Bartholomew or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000. Hunters Forstal is within about 2 miles of the coast; roof removal on exposed coastal sites is planned around the wind.
Wherever your property is in CT6, garage roof removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. That could mean a property on Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road, wherever it is in Hunters Forstal. Neighbouring places we cover include Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).
Well-known places in the area include Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). Open spaces near Hunters Forstal include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
- Local schools include Herne Bay High School (1.3 miles west)
- Local pubs include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.7 miles east)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site