Kent · England
Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Newbury, Kent
Asbestos garage roof removal for Newbury: removal of asbestos cement garage roofs. Tell us what you’ve found and we’ll explain your options.
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Pieces of broken roof
- Carport roofs
Need garage roof removal in Newbury?
What we do and do not cover
Worth knowing before booking:
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is normally a separate job
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we will advise.
Materials we see
- Bargeboards
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Fixings and bolts
- Ridge pieces
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Newbury
The sheets are unbolted and lowered, never broken or dropped, since broken cement releases fibres. We often deal with ridge pieces, cement wall panels and downpipes, and people generally contact us about sheet garages and roofs to clear before demolition.
Rural garages near Newbury are often larger, or part of a range of outbuildings, so tell us the size and send photos. We only recommend work that is needed.
- Area
- Newbury (ME9)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Service
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Choosing the right option
Remove it or leave it? A sound roof with no work planned can be left and monitored; a cracked, leaking roof or a garage conversion means removal. We don’t publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our cost guides show published ranges, with dates and sources.
What you get
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- No removal until we know what it is
- Across London and the South East
See our prices page or the cost guide.
Asbestos garage roofs around Newbury
Newbury is about 3 miles south-east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Newbury has a mix of older and newer buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. Newbury is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Newbury to Canterbury (about 14 miles away).
If you are a landlord with garages near Teynham station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs. The Kent Downs National Landscape is within about 7 miles, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way.
We carry out garage roof jobs all over the ME9 postcode area and the streets around it. If your property is just outside Newbury, we also cover Kingsdown (1 mile south), Dungate (1 mile south-west), Bapchild (1 mile north), Erriottwood (1 mile south-east) and Rodmersham Green (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Maidstone (11 miles west), Ashford (12 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Sittingbourne (3 miles north-west), Whitstable (12 miles east) and Faversham (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne Heritage Museum (2.4 miles north) and Newnham Castle (2.1 miles south-east).
- Nearby schools include The Sittingbourne School (2 miles north)
How we work
We wear disposable coveralls and respirators throughout, and nobody else comes near. When we are done, we explain what happens next and what paperwork follows. We plan garage roof jobs in Newbury for daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, in June not until about 9:15pm.
- Give us the size of the garage and the access
- We check the roof material first
- We quote and book a date around your roofer
- The sheets are damped, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork
How to prepare
- Clear belongings, but leave the material alone
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
Get a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you are planning. Ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Related guides
DIY and asbestos
HSE’s advice to the public is not to try to repair or remove asbestos yourself. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
After we have finished in Newbury
Share the paperwork with your builder.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Keep pets and children inside
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
- Book your roofer in advance
- Tell us about parking and access
What to avoid
Do not drill, cut or break the sheets.
Never pressure-wash or brush the roof.
What it costs
Quotes vary because of:
- The category of work
- Waste quantity and disposal
- Access: height, lofts, steps and space
- The survey scope
Identifying asbestos early is cheaper than stopping work later, when everything has to stop.
Photos that help
Photos often save us a visit:
- An idea of size
- Cracks or breaks
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- The access route
For a quote, ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
What else we do in Newbury
What we deal with in Newbury
Garage roofs were often made of asbestos cement until 1999, so many garages across Kent still have them.
Buildings from before 2000 can hide asbestos in many places. Common situations include:
- Garages in a row or block
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Garage conversions
- Lean-tos and carports
In Newbury, many garages and sheds were added decades ago, often with cement roofs.
What to look for in a quote
- The scope of the job, in writing
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Whether VAT is included
Newbury: your questions answered
How far is Newbury from London?
Newbury is about 39 miles from central London, well within our area.
Can you deal with asbestos on rural buildings in the Kent Downs National Landscape?
Yes, the same rules apply there, but access to farm and rural buildings can take planning.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
Can you remove the whole garage?
Cement wall panels can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets. Brickwork is a builder’s job.
Can I paint my asbestos garage roof instead?
Sometimes, if it’s sound, but cleaning and preparing it without disturbing the surface is difficult. Never jet-wash or wire-brush it.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, though older parts, reused materials or earlier outbuildings can.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and don’t sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
How quickly can you come out?
That depends on the work and current bookings. You’ll get available dates with the quote.
Responsibilities for owners
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Legal disposal at a permitted site, with a consignment note