Kent · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Kemsley
Found something that might be asbestos in Kemsley? We provide careful removal of corrugated garage roofs, explained in plain English.
- Garages due a new roof
- Carport roofs
- Sheet garages
Asbestos garage roof removal for Kemsley
Asbestos garage roof removal in Kemsley
Asbestos cement roofs are fragile: they can give way underfoot. We work from ladders, stepladders, towers or crawling boards as the roof needs. Common materials are downpipes, cement gutters and cement wall panels, and people typically contact us about storm-damaged sheets and garages in a row or block.
In Kemsley, a garage may come with sheds or lean-tos roofed the same way, which can be removed together. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal, whichever fits.
- Location
- Kemsley (ME10, ME9)
- Region
- Kent
- Covers
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
DIY garage roof removal? HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and the roof is fragile, so there is a serious falls risk too. Grouping jobs together can keep costs down, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why people choose us
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Take a look at our prices page and the cost guide.
What it costs
What changes the cost:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- The size of the job
- How many samples are needed
- How much waste there is
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- The parking area
- A picture of the whole area
- A closer photo of the material, without touching it
For a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Asbestos garage roofs around Kemsley
Kemsley is about 1 mile north of Sittingbourne, in Kent. We cover Kemsley as part of Kent, whatever the size of the job. We work in 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 16 miles away.
Across Kemsley, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, often with cement roofs. Kemsley is within about 8 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way.
This part of Kent takes in ME10 and ME9. Streets in the area include Court Road, Menin Road and Hurst Lane, and garage roof removal is available on all of them. If your property is just outside Kemsley, we also cover Howt Green (1 mile west), Milton Regis (1 mile south-east), Sittingbourne (1 mile south), Iwade (1 mile north-west) and Murston (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles south-west), Whitstable (13 miles east), Faversham (7 miles south-east), Minster (5 miles north-east), Davington (7 miles south-east) and Foley Park (10 miles south-west).
Nearby you will also find Castle Rough (0.6 miles east) and Court Hall Museum (0.8 miles south-west).
- Nearby schools include Borden Grammar School (1.6 miles south)
- Local pubs include The Three Hats Inn (0.8 miles south-west)
- Other local spots include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (0.8 miles south-west)
Nearby places to Kemsley
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- High winds can delay roof work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials in Kemsley
- Bargeboards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Roof felt
- Ridge pieces
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Fixings and bolts
- Cement wall panels
Looking after things afterwards
Without the roof, the garage is exposed, so book the new roof in good time.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Give us a rough size
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
Things not to do
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces and ask for advice.
Never pressure-wash or brush the roof.
Materials we deal with
Corrugated sheets
Most garage roofs are corrugated cement sheets. We wet them and lower them whole.
Roof felt
We will tell you if it needs testing.
How it works
Each sheet is wrapped in heavy polythene or bagged and labelled as it comes down, then loaded for disposal. At the end, we tell you what was done and what happens next. We plan garage roof jobs in Kemsley for daylight: sunset is about 3:50pm in December and about 9:15pm in June.
- Send photos of the garage, the roof and the access
- We confirm the material, testing if needed
- We plan the job and the waste, and send a quote
- The sheets are wetted, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the paperwork
How to prepare
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Ask for a quote
The quickest way to a quote is to send photos and the postcode: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Helpful guides
What we deal with in Kemsley
Years of weather wear the surface of the sheets, making them brittle and more likely to crack.
These come up again and again:
- Double garages
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
- Garage blocks
If you’re a landlord with garages near Kemsley station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs.
Before booking anyone
- Whether the job needs notifying
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- What paperwork you get
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
Should you do it yourself?
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Kemsley: your questions answered
Are garage roofs in Kemsley typically asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Could my house in Kemsley contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. A sample test is the only reliable answer. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you give written quotes?
Always: you get the scope and price in writing, and whether VAT is included.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. For building work, a survey is generally needed.
What paperwork will I get?
It depends on what we do: a report for a survey, a lab result for a test, or waste paperwork for removal.
What if the weather’s bad?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes, we do. Landlords, agents, businesses and builders all use our services.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do, alongside homes. Non-domestic premises have a duty holder who should hold an asbestos register.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note