Medway · England
Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Lower Upnor, Medway
Asbestos garage roof removal for properties in Lower Upnor and Medway: asbestos garage roof removal, with the sheets wrapped and taken away, with written paperwork.
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Block garages
- Garages due for demolition
Asbestos garage roof removal near Lower Upnor
Doing it yourself?
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.
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, do not clean it up, and ask for advice.
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Lower Upnor
Not sure it’s asbestos? We can test a sample. Pre-2000 grey sheeting often is, but only a test confirms it. Whether it’s garages in a row or block and roofs to clear before demolition, we deal with ridge pieces, corrugated roof sheets and bargeboards and more.
Garages around Lower Upnor may be bigger than in towns, so tell us the size and send photos. Not sure what you need? Just ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Location
- Lower Upnor (ME2)
- County
- Medway
- Service
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Garage roof removal around Lower Upnor
Lower Upnor is about 2 miles north-east of Rochester, in Medway. Lower Upnor is within our Medway area, for garage roof jobs of every size. Lower Upnor is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway where we work. We work right across the region, from Lower Upnor to Canterbury (26 miles away).
Properties near Rede Common may have outbuildings as well as a garage, so it can make sense to do them at once. If you’re a landlord with garages near Strood station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it.
Garage roof jobs anywhere in ME2 start with the postcode and some photos. Your property could be on Galleon Way, Cutter Close and Schooner Walk or the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Upper Upnor (1 mile south-west), Chattenden (1 mile north), Wainscott (1 mile west), Hoo St Werburgh (2 miles north-east) and Cooling Street (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Gillingham (3 miles south-east), Chatham (4 miles south), Rainham (5 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south-west), Luton (3 miles south) and Park Wood (5 miles south-east).
Other landmarks nearby include Huguenot Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and City of Rochester-upon-Medway (1.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Lower Upnor includes Rede Common and Gad's Hill.
- Local schools include The Hundred of Hoo Academy (1.2 miles north-east) and Waterfront University Technical College (1.3 miles south-east)
- Local pubs include The Ship pub (within half a mile east)
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Former Ordnance Store At Chatham Gun Wharf (1.8 miles south)
How we work
After removal, we clean up and check for debris, then load the wrapped waste. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. Garage roof removal in Lower Upnor is planned around daylight: sunset is about 3:50pm in December and about 9:20pm in June.
- Tell us roughly how big the garage is and how we’d reach it
- We confirm the roof is asbestos cement, testing a sample if needed
- We quote and book a date around your roofer
- We wet the sheets, undo the fixings and lower each sheet whole
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Clear the way to the work area
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
Get a quote
Photos from a safe distance help: don’t touch the material, just send them through our quote form.
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What it costs
The cost depends on:
- The type of material and its condition
- Location, parking and any London charges
- Disposal costs
- Licensed or non-licensed
Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
What to photograph
Helpful photos:
- How we’d reach it
- The parking area
- Visible markings
- A photo of the whole area
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Where asbestos turns up
Years of weather wear the surface of the sheets, making them brittle and more likely to crack.
Get advice if you are dealing with any of these:
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Garages due a new roof
- Garage blocks
Older houses in Lower Upnor, near St Philip & St James or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, often with cement roofs.
What your quote should include
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- Whether the job needs notifying
- What paperwork you get
- How fibres will be kept down
Limits to be aware of
We are upfront about what’s included:
- High winds can delay roof work
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Common materials
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Bargeboards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Ridge pieces
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
- Fixings and bolts
Nearby places to Lower Upnor
Other services in Lower Upnor
Landlords, managing agents and employers
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Landlords of single homes don’t have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
A closer look at the materials
Gutters and downpipes
We take them down in whole lengths.
Ridge pieces
They’re removed with the sheets and wrapped together.
Your questions about garage roof removal in Lower Upnor
My garage in Lower Upnor 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.
Is asbestos common in Lower Upnor homes?
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 work in Lower Upnor?
We do: our area includes Lower Upnor and the places around it. Send the postcode and a few photos and we’ll quote.
Do you work on commercial premises?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Can the roof be overclad?
It’s possible on a sound roof, but preparation has its own risks. Never jet-wash or wire-brush it.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone has to let us into all the areas in the job.
How can I get a price?
Just use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey looks at everything in scope, including things you hadn’t spotted.
Looking after things afterwards
Keep the consignment note with your property records: it’s useful when you sell.
A few practical points:
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Tell us about parking and access
- Give us a rough size
Things not to do
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces.
Never pressure-wash or brush the roof.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note