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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Merle Common, Surrey
Asbestos garage roof removal for Merle Common: removal of asbestos cement garage roofs. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Block garages
- Old, cracked sheets
- Lean-tos and carports
Asbestos garage roof removal in Merle Common
What it might be made of
Gutters and downpipes
They’re removed whole where possible.
Wall panels
Walls come down the same way.
How asbestos garage roof removal works in Merle Common
If you’re not sure your garage roof in Merle Common is asbestos, a sample test will tell you. Grey corrugated sheeting on a pre-2000 garage often is, but you cannot be certain by looking. Common materials are corrugated roof sheets, downpipes and ridge pieces, and people typically contact us about single garages and garages due a new roof.
In towns and villages like Merle Common, garages are often one of several outbuildings with cement roofs. Small jobs get the same care as big ones, with the same attention to the regulations.
- Location
- Merle Common (RH8)
- Area hub
- Surrey
- Service
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Good to know
A few things to be aware of:
- Re-roofing is normally separate
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- High winds can delay roof work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we deal with
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Fixings and bolts
- Gutters and downpipes
- Cement wall panels
- Bargeboards
- Roof felt
- Ridge pieces
Typical garage roof jobs in Merle Common
Cracked or broken sheets let water in, and patch repairs on brittle sheets rarely last.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Typical situations are:
- Pieces of broken roof
- Old, cracked sheets
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Garages in a row or block
Properties near Bay Pond may have outbuildings as well as a garage, so it can make sense to do them at once.
Before you book anyone
- Waste disposal and the consignment note
- What you’ll receive afterwards: a report, results or waste paperwork
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
- What’s excluded, such as making good or a new roof
Which option is right?
Does the roof have to come off? If it’s sound and you’re not planning work, it can stay; a cracked, leaking roof or a garage conversion means removal. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why people choose us
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Houses, flats and business premises
See our prices page and our cost guide.
Garage roof removal around Merle Common
Merle Common is about 6 miles south-east of Caterham, in Surrey. Anywhere in Merle Common, just send the postcode. We work in 395 places across Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Crawley, about 12 miles away.
If you let a house with a garage near Hurst Green station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it.
Anywhere in RH8, we can help with garage roof removal, from busy streets to quiet lanes. Close by, we cover Crowhurst (1 mile south-west), Troy Town (2 miles south-east), Hurst Green (2 miles north-west), Pains-Hill (2 miles north) and Crowhurst Lane End (2 miles south-west). We also cover nearby towns such as Epsom (14 miles north-west), Horley (8 miles west), Redhill (8 miles west), Ewell (15 miles north-west), Reigate (9 miles west) and Caterham (6 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Tandridge Priory (2.1 miles north) and Haxted Watermill Museum (2.5 miles south). Open spaces near Merle Common include Botley Hill and Bay Pond.
- Nearby schools include Oxted School (2.4 miles north)
How we price garage roof removal
We base our quote on:
- The size of the job
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- How much waste there is
- The category of work
Sometimes a test shows removal isn’t needed, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
What to photograph
Photos often save us a visit:
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- A close-up from a safe distance
- Damaged areas
- The access route
Each job is priced individually. Use our quote form or call 07833 053 749 to get started.
Places near Merle Common
What else we do in Merle Common
Merle Common questions
Do you cover small places like Merle Common?
We do: small villages are covered too. Tell us about access and parking.
Do you work near Hurst Green station?
Yes. Hurst Green station is about 1.4 miles north of Merle Common, and we cover both.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Is my garage roof in Merle Common asbestos?
If it’s grey corrugated sheeting on a garage built before 2000, it may be, but you cannot be sure by looking. We can test a sample.
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, but it must still be done properly.
Can you remove the whole garage?
Cement walls can come down the same way as the roof; brickwork and slabs need a builder.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs aren’t affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious diseases, often decades later. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
For businesses and landlords in Merle Common
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
If your business premises in Merle Common were built before 2000, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
DIY and asbestos
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres, so avoid them completely.
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.
What happens
On the day, we set up barrier tape around the garage and damp down the sheets, then release the fixings and lower each sheet whole. We begin by confirming exactly what we’re doing, so there’s no confusion. In December, it’s dark in Merle Common by about 3:55pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Tell us the size of the garage and the access
- We plan the access and the waste
- We time it around your roofer
- We remove the roof with controls to keep fibres down
- We clean up and send the paperwork
Preparing for the visit
- Dig out previous surveys
- Mention any damage before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
You’ll get a written quote. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details, including any survey or test you already have.
Helpful guides
- 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
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note