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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Manston, Kent
Asbestos garage roof removal in Manston: removal of asbestos cement garage roofs. Send us photos and we’ll tell you what you need.
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Double garages
Need garage roof removal in Manston?
Asbestos garage roof removal for Manston properties
Many garages built before 2000, in Manston 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. Typical jobs include garages being knocked down and garage conversions, including ridge pieces, downpipes and bargeboards.
In a village like Manston, garages sit alongside barns, stables and outbuildings with similar cement roofs. Our quotes are written and say what’s included, so there are no surprises.
- Where
- Manston (CT12)
- County
- Kent
- What we do
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
The usual limits are:
- Re-roofing is normally separate
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Ridge pieces
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Cement wall panels
- Bargeboards
- Fixings and bolts
- Roof felt
Options to consider in Manston
Just the roof, or the whole garage? Cement wall panels can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets; other parts may need a builder or demolition contractor. Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Why choose us
- Covering London and the South East
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Read how we price jobs or our cost guide.
For landlords, agents and businesses
For managing agents and freeholders in Manston, the asbestos register for common parts should be kept up to date and shared with contractors, and condition checked regularly.
If you run a business from older premises in Manston, you are likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
What happens
After removal, we clean up and check for debris, then load the wrapped waste. We go over the plan with you first, so you know what’s happening. Garage roof removal in Manston is planned around daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, in June not until about 9:15pm.
- Get in touch with photos
- We confirm the material, testing a sample if needed
- We quote for the removal and disposal
- We remove the sheets carefully
- The sheets are wrapped and taken away, and you get the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure pets and children are elsewhere
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Clear the way to the work area
Get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749; it helps us quote accurately.
Helpful guides
Manston garages: local notes
Manston is about 2 miles west of Ramsgate, in Kent. We cover Manston as part of Kent, for garage roof jobs of every size. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 13 miles away.
Near open spaces such as Sandwich and Pegwell Bay, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, so it can make sense to do them at once. If you let a house with a garage near Thanet Parkway station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs. Manston is within about 3 miles of the coast, and on exposed sites wind decides when roof sheets can be taken down safely.
Anywhere in CT12, garage roof removal is available, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Local streets include High Street, The Meadows and Manston Road; we cover every one. Other places close to Manston we cover include Haine (1 mile north-east), Flete (1 mile north), Newington (1 mile east), Cliffs End (1 mile south) and Chilton (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also work in Canterbury (13 miles west), Dover (15 miles south), Broadstairs (3 miles east), Whitstable (15 miles west), Deal (9 miles south) and Herne Bay (10 miles west).
Other landmarks nearby include Spitfire and Hurricane Memorial Museum (0.9 miles west) and Ramsgate General Hospital (2.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Manston include Sandwich and Pegwell Bay.
- Schools near Manston include The Royal Harbour Academy (1.8 miles east)
- Pubs nearby include Lord of the Manor pub (0.9 miles south-east)
- Other local spots include Margate West (2.6 miles north)
DIY and asbestos
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so never climb onto one.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
Manston: your questions answered
Do you come out to small villages like Manston?
Yes. We cover villages and hamlets as well as towns. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos common in Manston homes?
Any home in Manston built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but you can’t tell by looking. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What if my house is newer?
Homes built after 2000 shouldn’t contain asbestos, as it was banned in 1999, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, which is why identifying it first matters.
What does licensed work mean?
Licensed work is work on the materials most likely to release fibres: lagging, sprayed coatings and most asbestos insulating board. Only a contractor holding an HSE licence can do it.
What should I do if I’ve disturbed asbestos?
Get everyone out of the area and keep it closed. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you are worried about your health.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No. Asbestos is hazardous waste and must go to a site that accepts it. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
Any building built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Why people call us in Manston
Wind can break sheets and scatter pieces, which should be picked up by someone who knows how.
Common situations in older properties include:
- Garages in a row or block
- Single and double garage roofs
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Roofs to clear before demolition
In Manston, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, often with cement roofs.
Before you book anyone
- The scope of the job, in writing
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Whether VAT is included
- How fibres will be kept down
Afterwards
The garage is left open to the weather until the new roof goes on, so plan your replacement roof in advance.
To avoid problems in future:
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
- Keep pets and children inside
Don’ts
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces.
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces.
What else we do in Manston
Materials we deal with
Gutters and downpipes
They’re removed whole where possible.
Fixings
Seized bolts are dealt with carefully.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site