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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Lydd
Asbestos garage roof removal in Lydd and across Kent: garage roof sheets taken off whole and disposed of legally.
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Double garages
- Brittle, leaking roofs
Asbestos garage roof removal for Lydd
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Lydd
Removing cement roof sheets is generally non-licensed work under HSE guidance, but it still needs the right controls: wetting, removal in whole sheets, protective equipment and proper disposal. Typical jobs include garages due a new roof and broken sheets after high winds, involving ridge pieces, cement gutters and cement wall panels.
In places like Lydd, many garages are detached and reached by a drive, which makes roof removal straightforward to plan. Every job ends with paperwork: a report, results or a consignment note, so you have a record.
- Location
- Lydd (TN29)
- Region
- Kent
- Service
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Lydd
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Garage roof removal around Lydd
Lydd is about 11 miles south-west of Hythe, in Kent. We work across Lydd and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. We work in all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 24 miles away.
Older houses in Lydd, near All Saints Church or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. Garages on busy roads like the B2075 need loading planned in advance.
This part of Kent takes in TN29. Local streets include Church Road, Station Road and High Street; we cover every one. You’ll find Lydd on the B2075, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Lydd-on-Sea (2 miles east), Greatstone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east), Old Romney (3 miles north), New Romney (3 miles north-east) and Littlestone-on-Sea (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Ashford (13 miles north), Folkestone (15 miles north-east), Hythe (11 miles north-east), Tenterden (12 miles north-west), Cheriton (14 miles north-east) and Kennington (15 miles north).
A little further out are Lydd Town Museum (under half a mile south-west) and Romney 'castle' (2.9 miles north). Open spaces near Lydd include Dungeness National and Burnthouse Pen.
- Pubs nearby include The Dolphin Hotel (less than half a mile south-west)
Why people call us in Lydd
Moss and lichen spread on older sheets, but cleaning them off by scrubbing or jet-washing disturbs the surface and releases fibres.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Block garages
- Single and double garage roofs
- Carport roofs
- Sheet garages
Near open spaces such as Burnthouse Pen, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, which can be dealt with together.
Comparing quotes
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Which areas and materials are covered
- If the price includes VAT
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
Afterwards
File the waste paperwork: buyers’ solicitors may ask about it.
If asbestos stays in the building:
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- File the waste paperwork
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
What to avoid
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces and ask for advice.
Never pressure-wash or brush the roof.
Should you do it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot 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.
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Options to consider in Lydd
Remove it or leave it? If it’s sound and you’re not planning work, it can stay; a cracked, leaking roof or a garage conversion means removal. The cost of garage roof removal depends on the job: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. Every quote is individual.
What you get
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Accredited laboratory results
- Domestic and commercial work
See how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Materials, one by one
Wall panels
These can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets.
Gutters and downpipes
We take them down in whole lengths.
What happens
Sheets are wrapped and labelled as they’re removed, ready for disposal at a permitted site. We begin by confirming exactly what we are doing. In December, it’s dark in Lydd by about 3:50pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Give us the size of the garage and the access
- We confirm the roof is asbestos cement, testing a sample if needed
- We quote and book a date around your roofer
- The sheets are damped, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Find any old asbestos reports
How to get a quote
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
Related guides
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is typically a separate job
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Bargeboards
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Fixings and bolts
- Roof felt
- Ridge pieces
- Cement wall panels
- Gutters and downpipes
Lydd: your questions answered
Is asbestos common in Lydd homes?
Any home in Lydd built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you cover Lydd from London?
Lydd is about 58 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do you need a licence to remove an asbestos garage roof?
In most cases, no: asbestos cement sheet removal is normally non-licensed under HSE guidance, though it still needs controls and legal disposal.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
You cannot tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
My builder has found asbestos. What now?
The builder should stop and close off the area. We’ll identify it and advise on removal.
Do you work in flats?
We do. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: pipe lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos is a hazard when its fibres get into the air. The related diseases often take decades to develop, which is why it’s identified before work.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site