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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Ickham
Looking for garage roof removal in Ickham? We work across Ickham and the towns around it, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Roofs to clear before demolition
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Garages in a row or block
Get a quote for Ickham
DIY and asbestos
Never put asbestos in a bin or skip. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Asbestos garage roof removal near Ickham
HSE treats removing asbestos cement roof sheets as non-licensed work in most cases, but it must be done with wetting, whole-sheet removal, protective equipment and legal disposal. Common materials are cement wall panels, bargeboards and ridge pieces, and typical jobs are carport roofs and sheet garages.
In a village like Ickham, garages sit alongside barns, stables and outbuildings with similar cement roofs. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Where
- Ickham (CT3)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- You receive
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
FAQs for Ickham
Is asbestos common in Ickham homes?
Any home in Ickham built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Ickham from London?
Ickham is about 57 miles from central London, well within our area.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
Work in that area should stop, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Of course. With the seller’s agreement, a pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you commit.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
Is my garage roof in Ickham asbestos?
Pre-2000 grey corrugated sheeting often is, but only a test confirms it. A sample test will tell you.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
A survey report, laboratory results or a waste consignment note, depending on the job.
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Good to know
We are upfront about what’s included:
- High winds can delay roof work
- Re-roofing is normally separate
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Bargeboards
- Fixings and bolts
- Gutters and downpipes
- Roof felt
- Cement wall panels
- Ridge pieces
- Corrugated cement sheets
Afterwards
If you are converting the garage, tell your builder the roof has been removed and show them the paperwork.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
- Measure or estimate the size of the roof
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
Avoid these
Do not drill, cut or break the sheets.
Do not store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
What we deal with in Ickham
Garage roofs were often made of asbestos cement until 1999, so they’re common across Kent.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Single and double garage roofs
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Pieces of broken roof
- Garage blocks
Older houses in Ickham, near Church of St John or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, clearly stated
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
Responsibilities for owners
If your business premises in Ickham were built before 2000, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
If you own a block of garages or outbuildings that you let should know what the roofs are made of, before repairs are arranged.
Prices and what affects them
We base our quote on:
- How much there is
- Travel and parking
- Material and condition
- Licensed or non-licensed
Dealing with asbestos before building work is generally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when everything has to stop.
Helping us quote
The most useful photos are:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The access route
- A picture of the whole area
- A clear close-up
Include any existing survey or test when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
How it works
We wear disposable coveralls and respirators throughout, and keep the area clear of everyone else. Our team uses the right protective equipment, and keeps dust to a minimum. We plan garage roof jobs in Ickham for daylight: sunset is about 3:50pm in December and about 9:15pm in June.
- Get in touch with photos
- 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
Getting ready
- Clear the way to the work area
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let us know where we can park
How to get a quote
You will get a written quote. Just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749 with the details.
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Options to consider in Ickham
Paint or overclad instead? It can work on a sound roof, but preparing it without disturbing the surface is the hard part. Our guide covers the options. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Why choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Accredited laboratory results
- Clear advice on your options
Ickham garages: local notes
Ickham is about 4 miles east of Canterbury, in Kent. Anywhere in Ickham, just send the postcode. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages.
If you let a house with a garage near Bekesbourne station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs.
We cover garage roof jobs across the CT3 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include The Street, School Lane and Baye Lane; we cover every one. Neighbouring places we cover include Wickhambreaux (1 mile north), Seaton (1 mile north-east), Littlebourne (1 mile west), Bramling (1 mile south-east) and Bekesbourne (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (4 miles west), Margate (11 miles north-east), Dover (11 miles south-east), Folkestone (13 miles south), Ramsgate (11 miles north-east) and Broadstairs (12 miles north-east).
A little further out are Canterbury Castle (4.7 miles west) and St Martins Hospital (3.3 miles west).
- Nearby, you will find The Rose Inn (0.5 miles north)
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site