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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Merton, Greater London
Any pre-2000 building in Merton may contain asbestos. Our asbestos garage roof removal service covers garage roof sheets taken off whole and disposed of legally.
- Old, cracked sheets
- Garages in a row or block
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
Get a quote for Merton
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Merton
Old cement garage roofs crack, grow moss and leak. Removal is often the first step to a new roof or a garage conversion. People often contact us about double garages and garages before a new roof or conversion, including cement gutters, downpipes and bargeboards.
In London neighbourhoods like Merton, garage blocks are found on estates and behind terraces, so check who owns the block. If you’re unsure what you need, ask: we will tell you honestly whether it’s a test, a survey or removal.
- Area
- Merton (SW19)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Price
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Merton garages: local notes
Merton is about 1 mile south-east of Wimbledon, in Greater London. Homes, landlords and businesses in Merton contact us for garage roof jobs about all kinds of jobs. Merton is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work. We work right across the region, from Merton to London (about 7 miles away).
Near open spaces such as Merton Park Green Walks, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding. If the garage opens onto a main road such as the A24, tell us about parking and access.
Wherever your property is in SW19, garage roof removal is available. Local streets include High Path, Pincott Road and Hayward Close; we cover every one. Merton sits on or near the A24; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. If your property is just outside Merton, we also cover Merton Abbey (1 mile east), South Wimbledon (1 mile north-west), Colliers Wood (1 mile east), Tooting Bec (1 mile north-east) and Summerstown (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include London (7 miles north-east), City of Westminster (7 miles north), Marylebone (7 miles north), Kensington (6 miles north), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (9 miles north-east).
Merton is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Wandle Industrial Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and St Leonard's (2.7 miles east). Within reach you will find Henman Hill and Merton Park Green Walks.
- Local schools include Rutlish School (0.8 miles west) and Wimbledon School of Art (0.9 miles west)
- Nearby, you will find The Nelson Arms (less than half a mile north-east)
Which option is right?
Removal first, then the new roof, so the roofer starts on a clear structure. Every quote says whether VAT is included, so you can compare like with like.
Why us?
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Clear written quotes
Take a look at how we quote or the cost guide.
Common questions in Merton
Are garage roofs in Merton usually asbestos?
Older garages often do, but not all. Only a test can confirm it.
Can you work in Merton with London’s parking rules?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan.
Is asbestos dangerous?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The risk comes mainly from disturbing materials that contain it, so identifying it before work is important.
How long does it take to remove a garage roof?
It depends on the size, access and the condition of the sheets, though a single garage is normally quick once we’re set up.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
A test checks specific materials; a survey checks a whole building or work area. For building work, a survey is normally needed.
Does asbestos always have to come out?
Not necessarily. Sound material that will not be touched can often stay, as long as it’s recorded.
What happens to the old roof sheets?
They’re wrapped, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, with paperwork for your records.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
Responsibilities for owners
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Merton, you have a duty to manage asbestos under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012. That means finding it, assessing it, recording it and planning how to manage it.
The duty to manage applies to non-domestic premises and common parts, not to single private homes, but anyone working on the property still needs to know about asbestos.
The scope of garage roof removal
The usual limits are:
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- High winds can delay roof work
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
- Fixings and bolts
- Bargeboards
- Gutters and downpipes
- Ridge pieces
- Corrugated cement sheets
What happens
Once the sheets are off, we clean the area and check for fragments, then load the wrapped waste. We keep the work area clear of other people while we work, so children and pets should be kept elsewhere. Late-December sunset in Merton is 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
- On the day we wet, unfix and lower the sheets whole
- The sheets are wrapped and taken away, and you get the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Tell neighbours if the work is close to their property
- Clear the way to the work area
How to get a quote
For a quote, call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
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What affects the price in Merton
These are the main things that affect the price of garage roof removal:
- Parking and access charges
- The quantity or area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- How easy it is to reach
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
Helping us quote
What to photograph:
- An overall view
- An idea of size
- Labels, if any
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Send us the address in Merton, a description and some photos: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Should you do it yourself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: leave the area, don’t clean it up, and ask for advice.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
What it might be made of
Fixings
Rusted fixings may need cutting, done without damaging the sheets.
Roof felt
We’ll say if it should be tested.
After the job
If the garage has other asbestos, such as cement wall panels or a flue, it should be recorded, or removed at the same time if you prefer.
Staying safe afterwards:
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
What to avoid
Do not drill, cut or break the sheets.
Keep children and pets away from broken pieces.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note