Medway · England
Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Lordswood, Medway
Need garage roof removal in Lordswood? We cover Lordswood and the surrounding area, with clear advice and a written quote.
- Concrete-panel garages
- Garage conversions
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
Asbestos garage roof removal near Lordswood
Doing it yourself?
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
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.
Asbestos garage roof removal near Lordswood
Not sure it’s asbestos? We can test a sample. Grey corrugated sheeting on a pre-2000 garage often is, but you cannot be certain by looking. From concrete-panel garages and block garages, we deal with bargeboards, downpipes and corrugated roof sheets.
In areas like Lordswood, many garages are detached and reached by a drive, so access is normally simple to plan. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Where
- Lordswood (ME5, ME7)
- Region
- Medway
- What we do
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Asbestos garage roofs around Lordswood
Lordswood is about 2 miles south of Chatham, in Medway. Wherever your property is in Lordswood, tell us the postcode and what you need. We work in 68 places in Medway. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
For rented homes with garages close to Chatham station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs. Around Boxley Hills, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores, so it can make sense to do them at once. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way.
We cover garage roof jobs across ME5 and ME7. From Hall Road, Rover Road and Gould Road or anywhere nearby, we can help. For properties just outside Lordswood, we cover Lidsing (1 mile south-east), Walderslade (1 mile west), Dunn Street (1 mile south-east), Bredhurst (1 mile east) and Hempstead (2 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles north-east), Rochester (4 miles north-west), Rainham (3 miles north-east), Strood (5 miles north-west), Twydall (3 miles north-east) and Hoo St Werburgh (6 miles north). Lordswood is one of the larger places we cover in Medway, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Well-known places in the area include Pentagon Shopping Centre (3.4 miles north) and Medway Maritime Hospital (3 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Burham Down and Boxley Hills.
- Nearby schools include Greenacre Academy (1.3 miles north-west) and Walderslade Girls' School (1.4 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The Harrow pub (0.9 miles east)
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Other services in Lordswood
Options to consider in Lordswood
Paint or overclad instead? Sometimes possible on a sound roof, but cleaning and preparation must not disturb the surface. Our guide covers the options. There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
What you get
- Work done to the regulations
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Clear advice on your options
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Read how we quote and published price ranges.
How we price garage roof removal
Prices vary with:
- The category of work
- Location, parking and any London charges
- The size of the job
- The type of material and its condition
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Photos that help
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Street parking nearby
- The access route
- An idea of size
- A clear close-up
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form, and we will advise.
Lordswood: your questions answered
Do you cover Lordswood and the area around Chatham station?
Yes. Chatham station is about 3.2 miles north of Lordswood, and we cover both.
My garage in Lordswood has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. Only a test can confirm it.
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.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. When we remove it, it’s taken to a permitted site with a consignment note.
Does weather affect the work?
It depends on the job: indoor work carries on, while outdoor roof work may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, every quote is in writing and says what’s included, including whether VAT is included.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Stop work, leave the area and don’t try to clean up. Then ask for advice; if you’re worried about your health, speak to your GP.
Landlords, managing agents and employers
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Where asbestos turns up
Weather slowly breaks down the surface of cement sheets, so they become brittle.
People normally contact us about one of these:
- Garage blocks
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
- Garages due for demolition
- Storm-damaged sheets
Older houses in Lordswood, near St David's Church or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, often with cement roofs.
What your quote should include
- The method and controls
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
- What category of work it is
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
What happens
We tape off the area and wet the sheets first, then unbolt each sheet and lower it without breaking it. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you. In December, it’s dark in Lordswood by about 3:50pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Describe the garage
- We work out how to reach the roof safely
- We time it around your roofer
- We take the roof off safely
- We clean up and send the paperwork
Getting ready
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Warn neighbours if needed
Getting a price
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Then fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Related guides
Limits to be aware of
We are upfront about what’s included:
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is generally a separate job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Common materials
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Cement wall panels
- Gutters and downpipes
- Bargeboards
- Ridge pieces
- Fixings and bolts
- Roof felt
A closer look at the materials
Wall panels
Prefabricated garages may have cement walls.
Ridge pieces
We take them off with the sheets.
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site