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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Northfields, Greater London
Worried about asbestos in Northfields? We provide removal of asbestos cement garage roofs, explained in plain English.
- Lean-tos and carports
- Pieces of broken roof
- Garages being knocked down
Asbestos garage roof removal for Northfields
Good to know
Worth knowing before booking:
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is usually a separate job
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
If in doubt, ask: we will recommend a test, a survey or removal before booking.
Materials we see
- Ridge pieces
- Gutters and downpipes
- Roof felt
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Cement wall panels
- Fixings and bolts
- Bargeboards
Asbestos garage roof removal in Northfields
Removing cement roof sheets is typically non-licensed work under HSE guidance, but it still needs the right controls: wetting, removal in whole sheets, protective equipment and proper disposal. Typical materials include corrugated roof sheets, cement wall panels and downpipes, and typical jobs are garages due a new roof and double garages.
In Northfields, garages are often reached through the garden or along a lane, so we plan how to carry the sheets out. We work to HSE guidance on every job, large or small.
- Area
- Northfields (W5, W13, TW8)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Service
- Garage roof sheets removed and disposed of
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Quoted individually, in writing
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
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Responsibilities for owners
If you are responsible for a non-domestic building or the common parts of flats in Northfields, 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.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, while the property is empty.
Afterwards
If you’re converting the garage, tell your builder the roof has been removed and show them the paperwork.
After we’ve finished:
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Let us know where we can park
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
Things not to do
Never stand on the roof: it’s fragile and will not take your weight.
Do not drill, cut or break the sheets.
How it works
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. Garage roof removal in Northfields is planned around daylight: sunset is about 3:55pm in December and about 9:20pm in June.
- 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 sheets are wrapped and taken away, and you get the consignment note
How to prepare
- Leave the suspect material alone until we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions
- Mention any damage before we arrive
How to get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Northfields garages: local notes
Northfields is about 1 mile south of Ealing, in Greater London. Northfields is within our Greater London area, for garage roof jobs of every size. We work in 764 places across Greater London. Our nearest city page is London, about 9 miles away.
Properties near Long Wood may have outbuildings as well as a garage. Older houses in Northfields, near Avenue Theatre or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, often with cement roofs.
This part of Greater London takes in W5, W13 and TW8. From Burns Road, South Road and Elers Road or a nearby road, the process is the same. Main roads around Northfields include the A3002; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. For properties just outside Northfields, we cover Brentford (1 mile south-east), Gillette Corner (1 mile south-west), Brentford End (1 mile south), Osterley (2 miles south-west) and Spring Grove (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover London (9 miles east), City of Westminster (7 miles east), Marylebone (7 miles east), Kensington (5 miles east), St Pancras (9 miles east) and Shoreditch (10 miles east).
Northfields 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.
Nearby you will also find Ealing Hospital (1.4 miles west) and Municipal Borough of Ealing (1 mile north). Open spaces near Northfields include Middle Lake and Long Wood.
- Local schools include Ealing Fields High School (0.6 miles west) and Great Ealing School (0.6 miles north-east)
- Pubs nearby include Ealing Park Tavern (within half a mile south-east)
- Other local spots include Library for Iranian Studies (1.8 miles east)
Common questions in Northfields
Do you cover Northfields and the area around Brentford station?
Yes, we cover Northfields and the area towards Brentford station, about 0.8 miles south.
Is asbestos common in Northfields homes?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Northfields may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Tell us the size and use of the building and what you need.
Can you remove one roof in a block of garages?
Usually, as long as the work area can be safely separated from the garages next door. Send us some photos.
How long does it take to remove a garage roof?
Size, access and condition decide, though a single garage is typically quick once we’re set up.
How do I know if my garage roof is asbestos?
Only a laboratory test can confirm it, though older grey corrugated garage roofs often are. We can sample it safely from the edge.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
Should all asbestos be removed?
Not always: sound material that will not be disturbed can often stay. It should be recorded and checked.
Options to consider in Northfields
Removing the roof sheets or the whole garage? Cement wall panels can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets; other parts may need a builder or demolition contractor. Dealing with asbestos before building work is normally cheaper than finding it mid-job, when the whole project can be held up.
How we work in Northfields
- Legal disposal, with paperwork
- Accredited laboratory results
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Clear written quotes
Take a look at how we quote and published price ranges.
Can I do it myself?
Found something mid-DIY? Stop: keep people away, do not sweep or vacuum it up, and get advice.
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials, so avoid them completely.
Why people call us in Northfields
Storm damage can leave broken pieces in gardens and drives, which need careful clearing.
You can’t tell by looking, but these are common reasons people contact us:
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
For rented homes with garages close to Brentford station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs.
Questions to ask before you book
- How fibres will be kept down
- If the price includes VAT
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- Which laboratory analyses samples
What it might be made of
Roof felt
We’ll say if it should be tested.
Ridge pieces
The ridge pieces are often the same material.
- 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
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site