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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Nettlestead Green, Kent
Looking for garage roof removal in Nettlestead Green? We cover Nettlestead Green and the surrounding area, with plain-English advice and a written quote.
- Garage blocks
- Old, cracked sheets
- Double garages
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Garage roof removal around Nettlestead Green
Nettlestead Green is about 6 miles south-west of Maidstone, in Kent. In Nettlestead Green, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Nettlestead Green is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. Our nearest city page is Crawley, about 27 miles away.
Across Nettlestead Green, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs.
This part of Kent takes in ME18. We can help with garage roof jobs on streets such as Station Road, Maidstone Road and Hampstead Lane or the roads around them. We also carry out garage roof jobs in Nettlestead (1 mile north), Yalding (1 mile south-east), Congelow (1 mile south-east), Wateringbury (2 miles north-east) and Benover (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (6 miles north-east), Sevenoaks (10 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (9 miles south-west), Gravesend (14 miles north), Tonbridge (6 miles south-west) and Northfleet (14 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Leybourne Castle (5 miles north) and Teapot Island (0.9 miles south-east).
Asbestos garage roof removal near Nettlestead Green
You can’t stand on an asbestos cement roof: they can give way underfoot. We use the right access equipment, not the roof itself. Typical materials include cement wall panels, corrugated roof sheets and downpipes, and typical jobs are lean-tos and carports and cracked, mossy or leaking roofs.
Rural garages near Nettlestead Green are often larger, or part of a range of outbuildings, so photos and sizes help us quote. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Nettlestead Green (ME18)
- County
- Kent
- Covers
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- You receive
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Which option is right?
Removing the roof before a new one is fitted keeps the jobs separate, so the roofer starts on a clear structure. Dealing with asbestos before building work is usually cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
Why choose us
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Clear advice on your options
- Work done to the regulations
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
Read how we price jobs or the cost guide.
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Nettlestead Green
Years of weather wear the surface of the sheets, so they become brittle.
In older properties, we often see:
- Garage blocks
- Single garages
- Lean-tos and carports
- Prefab garages with cement walls
If you let a house with a garage near Yalding station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs.
What your quote should include
- Which areas and materials are covered
- Insurance appropriate to asbestos work
- What isn’t included
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you’ll get a consignment note
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
What happens next
The garage is left open to the weather until the new roof goes on, so plan your replacement roof in advance.
A few practical points:
- Book your roofer in advance
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Keep pets and children inside
- Let neighbours know beforehand
Don’ts
Never cut or break the sheets.
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces.
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FAQs for Nettlestead Green
Do you cover small places like Nettlestead Green?
We do: small villages are covered too. Just tell us how to reach the property.
Is asbestos common in Nettlestead Green homes?
Any home in Nettlestead Green built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Common places include garage roofs, textured ceilings, floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How do I get a quote?
Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Tell us the postcode, what the material is and where, and send photos if you can.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice; your GP can advise if you’re worried about your health.
Do you need a licence to remove an asbestos garage roof?
Removing asbestos cement sheets is non-licensed work in most cases under HSE guidance, but it must still be done properly.
Where do the sheets go?
They go to a permitted site, wrapped and labelled, with paperwork for your records.
Could my home contain asbestos?
If it was built or refurbished before 2000, it may. Only laboratory analysis of a sample can confirm it.
Can I paint my asbestos garage roof instead?
It can be done on a sound roof, but cleaning and preparing it without disturbing the surface is the hard part. Pressure-washing and wire-brushing are out.
What it costs
These are the main things that affect the price of garage roof removal:
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- Disposal costs
- What the material is and its state
- The size of the job
Access makes a big difference to cost, so photos of the area and the way in help us quote accurately.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them without disturbing anything:
- Any labels or markings, if you can see them safely
- An overall view
- Street parking nearby
- How we’d reach it
Each job is priced individually. To start, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Limits to be aware of
So you know what to expect:
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
Common materials
- Bargeboards
- Fixings and bolts
- Cement wall panels
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Roof felt
- Ridge pieces
- Gutters and downpipes
How it works
On the day, we set up barrier tape around the garage and damp down the sheets, then unbolt each sheet and lower it without breaking it. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. In December, it’s dark in Nettlestead Green by about 3:50pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Get in touch with photos
- We check it’s asbestos cement
- We quote for the removal and disposal
- On the day we wet, unfix and lower the sheets whole
- The waste goes to a permitted site with paperwork
Before we arrive
- Let us know if something’s broken
- Ensure we can get to the area
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
How to get a quote
Unsure whether you need a test, a survey or removal? Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749, and we will recommend the right option.
Helpful guides
Materials we deal with
Wall panels
These can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets.
Ridge pieces
The ridge pieces are often the same material.
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site