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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Long Ditton, Greater London
Any pre-2000 building in Long Ditton may contain asbestos. We offer asbestos garage roof removal, with the sheets wrapped and taken away.
- Garages due a new roof
- Garages in a row or block
- Lean-tos and carports
Asbestos garage roof removal in Long Ditton
Garage roofs in Long Ditton
Long Ditton is about 1 mile south-west of Surbiton, in Greater London. Long Ditton has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Long Ditton is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We work right across the region, from Long Ditton to London (12 miles away).
If you are a landlord with garages near Surbiton station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs. In Long Ditton, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, often with cement roofs.
We cover garage roof jobs across the KT6 postcode area. Streets in the area include Pound Close, Fleece Road and St Chads Close, and garage roof removal is available on all of them. We also carry out garage roof jobs in Ditton Hill (1 mile south), Seething Wells (1 mile north), Thames Ditton (1 mile west), Hinchley Wood (1 mile south-west) and Surbiton Park (1 mile north-east). We also cover nearby towns such as London (12 miles north-east), City of Westminster (11 miles north-east), Marylebone (12 miles north-east), Kensington (9 miles north-east), St Pancras (13 miles north-east) and Shoreditch (14 miles north-east).
As a London location, Long Ditton is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Bentall Centre (1.9 miles north) and Tolworth Hospital (1.3 miles east). The countryside around Long Ditton includes The Lake and Kingston Hill Road area.
- Schools near Long Ditton include Shrewsbury House School (0.6 miles south-east) and Hinchley Wood School (0.8 miles south-west)
- Nearby, you will find Raintree pub (under half a mile north-west)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Surbiton (1.1 miles south-east)
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Long Ditton
Not sure it’s asbestos? We can test a sample. Grey corrugated sheeting on a pre-2000 garage often is, but you can’t be certain by looking. We often deal with cement gutters, downpipes and bargeboards, and typical jobs are garages being knocked down and single and double garage roofs.
In London neighbourhoods like Long Ditton, garage blocks are found on estates and behind terraces, which can involve a landlord or several owners. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Long Ditton (KT6)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Common questions in Long Ditton
My garage in Long Ditton has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Older garages often do, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Do you work in Long Ditton despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Let us know the parking situation and we will plan around it; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: asbestos waste is hazardous and can’t go in skips, bins or recycling. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
What does licensed work mean?
Work on higher-risk materials, such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board, is licensed and must be done by an HSE-licensed contractor. Cement and textured coatings typically aren’t licensed.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: close it off and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
Can the roof be overclad?
Sometimes, if the roof is sound, but preparation must not disturb the surface. Never jet-wash or wire-brush it.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
The process
If the weather turns windy or very wet, we may pause or reschedule, for safety. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next. We plan garage roof jobs in Long Ditton for daylight: sunset is about 3:55pm in December and about 9:20pm in June.
- Send photos of the garage, the roof and the access
- If needed, we test a sample to confirm it’s asbestos cement
- We plan the job and the waste, and send a quote
- The sheets are wetted, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
Good to know
Before booking, note that:
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Materials we see
- Fixings and bolts
- Roof felt
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Cement wall panels
- Gutters and downpipes
- Ridge pieces
- Bargeboards
Why people call us in Long Ditton
Wind can break sheets and scatter pieces, which should be picked up by someone who knows how.
These come up again and again:
- Garages due for demolition
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
- Garages due a new roof
- Pieces of broken roof
Around The Wood, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores.
Questions to ask before booking
- That samples are analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What exactly is included: the areas, materials or samples
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
How we price garage roof removal
These are the main things that affect the price of garage roof removal:
- Travel and parking
- Access to the area
- The category of work
- How much there is
When comparing quotes, check what’s included: scope, method, waste disposal and paperwork.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- How we’d reach it
- Street parking nearby
- A close-up from a safe distance
- A rough size or measurement
Each job is priced individually. Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form to get started.
A closer look at the materials
Corrugated sheets
The sheets are wrapped in heavy polythene for disposal.
Ridge pieces
Ridge cappings are usually asbestos cement too.
DIY and asbestos
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It has to go to a site that accepts it, and some councils accept small amounts from residents by arrangement.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
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What else we do in Long Ditton
Which option is right?
Does the roof have to come off? A sound roof with no work planned can be left and monitored; a cracked, leaking roof or a garage conversion means removal. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why choose us
- Work done to the regulations
- Identify first, remove only when needed
- Reports and results you can share
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
See our prices page and the cost guide.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site