Buckinghamshire · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Marlow
Asbestos garage roof removal across Marlow, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Single garages
- Garages due a new roof
Need garage roof removal in Marlow?
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Marlow
An old asbestos cement garage roof in Marlow tends to become brittle, mossy and leaky. Removal is often the first step to a new roof or a garage conversion. We often deal with bargeboards, ridge pieces and cement wall panels, and people usually contact us about single garages and garages being knocked down.
In towns like Marlow, many garages from the post-war decades have cement roofs, and many are now brittle. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we’ll tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Marlow (SL7)
- Region
- Buckinghamshire
- What we do
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Afterwards
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Price
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Questions from Marlow
Is asbestos common in Marlow homes?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
How far is Marlow from London?
We cover Marlow, about 30 miles from central London.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. For shared areas, the managing agent or freeholder holds the asbestos information.
Do you need a licence to remove an asbestos garage roof?
Generally not: HSE treats most asbestos cement sheet removal as non-licensed, but it must still be done properly.
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. Most asbestos cement and textured coatings are non-licensed or notifiable non-licensed.
How do I know if my property contains asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Testing a sample is the only way to know.
Can you remove the whole garage?
Cement walls can come down the same way as the roof; brick walls and the base are a job for a builder or demolition contractor.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work isn’t affected. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
DIY and asbestos
With a professional job, you get a record: a record that buyers, insurers and builders may want to see.
Working on a fragile asbestos cement roof is dangerous in itself, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
What we do and don’t cover
We’re upfront about what’s included:
- Re-roofing is normally separate
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials in Marlow
- Ridge pieces
- Fixings and bolts
- Cement wall panels
- Bargeboards
- Roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Corrugated cement sheets
Asbestos garage roofs around Marlow
Marlow is about 4 miles south of High Wycombe, in Buckinghamshire. Wherever your property is in Marlow, tell us the postcode and what you need. Marlow is one of 263 places in Buckinghamshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Marlow to Reading (about 12 miles away).
If you are a landlord with garages near Marlow station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs. Older houses in Marlow, near Congregational Church or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, often with cement roofs.
Garage roof jobs anywhere in SL7 start with the postcode and some photos. Whether your property is on Station Road, High Street and Willowmead Square or anywhere nearby, we can help. Being close to the A404 and B482, Marlow is easy for us to reach. Other places close to Marlow we cover include Bisham (1 mile south), Marlow Bottom (1 mile north), Burroughs Grove (1 mile north), Temple (2 miles south) and Little Marlow (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover High Wycombe (4 miles north), Chesham (12 miles north-east), Amersham (10 miles north-east), Beaconsfield (6 miles north-east), Chalfont St Peter (10 miles east) and Princes Risborough (11 miles north). Marlow is among the bigger towns we cover in Buckinghamshire, with homes, rented property and workplaces of every age.
Other landmarks nearby include Eden (4 miles north) and High Wycombe Castle (4.1 miles north). The countryside around Marlow includes Carpenter's Wood.
- Local schools include Sir William Borlase's Grammar School (within half a mile south-west)
- Pubs nearby include Butcher's Tap (within half a mile south-west)
The process
We work from ladders, stepladders, towers or crawling boards, never standing on the sheets themselves, because asbestos cement roofs are fragile. Unexpected finds are discussed with you first before carrying on. In December, it’s dark in Marlow by about 3:55pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Send photos of the garage and the roof
- We confirm the material, testing a sample if needed
- You get a written quote
- We remove the sheets carefully
- The waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
How to prepare
- Don’t disturb the material before we get there
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
Tell us about the material, its location and your plans. Then send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Related guides
A closer look at the materials
Fixings
Seized bolts are dealt with carefully.
Ridge pieces
The ridge pieces are often the same material.
Which option is right?
Thinking of doing it yourself? HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to remove asbestos yourself, and there’s a real risk of falling through the roof. Our quotes are clear about VAT, so you can compare like with like.
Why choose us
- Domestic and commercial work
- Reports and results you can share
- Clear advice on your options
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
How we price garage roof removal
These are the main things that affect the price of garage roof removal:
- The survey scope
- Access to the area
- How much there is
- What the material is and its state
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials involved, how much there is, access and paperwork. Every quote is individual.
Photos that help
When you send photos, these help most:
- A rough size or measurement
- The parking area
- Cracks or breaks
- A picture of the whole area
To get a quote, fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
More for properties in Marlow
Duty holders and landlords in Marlow
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before anyone carries out repairs.
If you’re responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Marlow, you have a duty to manage asbestos under regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Marlow
Wind can break sheets and scatter pieces, which need careful clearing.
If any of these sound familiar, it’s worth getting advice:
- Lean-tos and carports
- Garages being knocked down
- Old, cracked sheets
- Garages due a new roof
Around Carpenter's Wood, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores.
Before you book anyone
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- What you will receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- The method and controls
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note