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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Knaphill
Buildings in Knaphill built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We offer careful removal of corrugated garage roofs.
- Lean-to roofs
- Pieces of broken roof
- Concrete-panel garages
Asbestos garage roof removal for Knaphill
Asbestos garage roof removal for Knaphill properties
Many garages built before 2000, in Knaphill and elsewhere, have corrugated asbestos cement roofs. We take them off whole, keep them damp, wrap them and take them away, with a consignment note for your records. We often deal with cement gutters, bargeboards and cement wall panels, and typical jobs are pieces of broken roof and garages due for demolition.
In Knaphill, a garage may come with sheds or lean-tos roofed the same way. Every job comes with paperwork, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Knaphill (GU21, GU24)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Covers
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE regularly reminds owners and trades of it.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
Limits to be aware of
Before you book, note that:
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is generally a separate job
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Fixings and bolts
- Gutters and downpipes
- Ridge pieces
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Bargeboards
- Roof felt
- Cement wall panels
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Knaphill
Moss and lichen spread on older sheets, but cleaning them off by scrubbing or jet-washing disturbs the surface and releases fibres.
These are some of the things we deal with in Knaphill:
- Carport roofs
- Block garages
- Roofs to clear before demolition
- Pieces of broken roof
If you let a house with a garage near Brookwood station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it.
What your quote should include
- VAT, clearly stated
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What category of work it is
Materials, one by one
Gutters and downpipes
Cement gutters and downpipes are common.
Roof felt
You may find felt on the roof, which can contain asbestos in older products.
Your options compared
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. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Why people choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Work done to the regulations
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
Take a look at our prices page and our cost guide.
What affects the price in Knaphill
When we quote, we look at:
- Travel and parking
- Waste quantity and disposal
- How much there is
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Helping us quote
For a quick quote, include:
- Street parking nearby
- A clear close-up
- The access route
- Approximate dimensions
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll recommend the right option.
The process
Each sheet is wrapped in heavy polythene or bagged and labelled as it comes down, then loaded for disposal. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening. Garage roof removal in Knaphill is planned around daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, in June not until about 9:20pm.
- Send photos of the garage and the roof
- We check it’s asbestos cement
- We quote for the removal and disposal
- We remove the sheets carefully
- The waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Keep children and pets away on the day
How to get a quote
For a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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Knaphill garages: local notes
Knaphill is about 2 miles west of Woking, in Surrey. Properties in Knaphill range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. We cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey.
Properties near Brookwood Lye may have outbuildings as well as a garage, so it can make sense to do them at once. Across Knaphill, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000.
Here we cover the GU21 and GU24 postcode area. From Wood Lane, High Street and Barnby Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. If your property is just outside Knaphill, we also cover Bisley (1 mile north-west), Sheet's Heath (1 mile south-west), Castle Green (1 mile north), Brookwood (1 mile south-west) and Penny Pot (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Guildford (5 miles south), Camberley (5 miles west), Epsom (15 miles east), Farnham (11 miles south-west), Egham (8 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (10 miles north-east).
A little further out are The Peacocks (2.5 miles east) and Brookwood Hospital (less than half a mile south). Within reach you will find Brookwood Lye.
- Local schools include The Winston Churchill School A Specialist Sports College (0.8 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Anchor Inn (less than half a mile south-east)
After we’ve finished in Knaphill
We clean the area around the garage and check for debris before we leave.
Once we’re done:
- Give us a rough size
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
- File the waste paperwork
- Book your roofer in advance
Things not to do
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces and ask for advice.
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces and ask for advice.
Knaphill questions
Do older homes in Knaphill have asbestos?
Any home in Knaphill built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
My garage in Knaphill has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Older garages often do, but not all. Only a test can confirm it.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we will advise.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
No. Material in good condition that will not be disturbed can often be left and managed. It should be recorded and checked.
Can I paint my asbestos garage roof instead?
It’s possible on a sound roof, but preparation has its own risks. Never jet-wash or wire-brush it.
Will I get the price in writing?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do you cover Knaphill?
Yes, Knaphill is in our area. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Also near Knaphill
Other services in Knaphill
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site