Surrey · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Ockley
Asbestos garage roof removal across Ockley and nearby. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Garages due for demolition
- Garages due a new roof
- Carport roofs
Asbestos help in Ockley
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Ockley
Not sure it’s asbestos? We can test a sample. Pre-2000 grey sheeting often is, but only a test confirms it. Typical jobs include single garages and sheet garages, including corrugated roof sheets, ridge pieces and downpipes.
Rural garages near Ockley are often larger, or part of a range of outbuildings, so photos and sizes help us quote. Paperwork is part of every job, because buyers, landlords and builders often ask for it.
- Where
- Ockley (RH5)
- County
- Surrey
- Covers
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Ockley garages: local notes
Ockley is about 6 miles north of Horsham, in Surrey. Homes, landlords and businesses in Ockley contact us for garage roof jobs about all kinds of jobs. We work in all 395 towns and villages in Surrey, from the larger towns to small villages. Our area stretches from Ockley to Crawley (about 8 miles away).
Older houses in Ockley, near St John's Church or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000. Properties near Vann Lake may have outbuildings as well as a garage, which can be dealt with together. Ockley is within about 3 miles of the Surrey Hills National Landscape, where garages often sit alongside barns and outbuildings with similar roofs.
Wherever your property is in RH5, garage roof removal is available. Your property could be on Prideaux Gardens, Stane Street and Friday Street or the roads around them, wherever it is in Ockley. Other places close to Ockley we cover include Paynes Green (1 mile south), Capel (2 miles east), Forest Green (2 miles north-west), Coldharbour (2 miles north) and Kingsfold (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Guildford (11 miles north-west), Woking (15 miles north-west), Epsom (14 miles north), Horley (9 miles east), Redhill (10 miles north-east) and Ewell (15 miles north).
Nearby you will also find Horsham Hospital (5.5 miles south) and Abinger Castle (4.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Ockley includes Warnham LNR and Leith Hill.
- Local pubs include The Cricketers Arms Public House (less than half a mile south-west)
Ockley: your questions answered
How far is Ockley from London?
Ockley is about 27 miles from central London, well within our area.
Do older homes in Ockley have asbestos?
That depends on when it was built and altered: asbestos was used until the 1999 ban, so older homes and older alterations in Ockley can contain it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so a home built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Stop work in that area and keep people out, then have the material identified before anything else happens.
Can you quote from photos?
Photos are often enough to give a quote, though some need a visit first.
How dangerous is asbestos?
Asbestos fibres can cause serious lung diseases years after exposure. The main risk is from disturbing it, so identifying it before work is important.
How do I get a quote?
Send us the details: the postcode, what you’ve found and where it is, with photos if possible. To do that, send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, as long as the seller agrees.
Towns and villages near Ockley
How we work
We work from ladders, stepladders, towers or crawling boards, never standing on the sheets themselves. Before anything starts, we confirm the areas and materials with you. Late-December sunset in Ockley is about 3:55pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Send photos of the garage and the roof
- We confirm the material, testing a sample if needed
- 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
Preparing for the visit
- Move belongings away from the area, without touching the material
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
- Keep the area clear of children and pets
Ask for 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’ll recommend the right option.
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What it costs
What drives the price:
- The type of material and its condition
- The number of samples or the size of the building
- Access to the area
- Travel and parking
There is no one-size price, as every job differs. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Sending photos
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- A clear close-up
- Street parking nearby
- An idea of size
- An overall view
Share the postcode, a short description and photos: ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page, and we’ll reply with a quote.
For businesses and landlords in Ockley
Contractors working for you need asbestos information before they start. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
Can I do it myself?
Sanding, drilling, cutting and jet-washing are the worst things you can do to asbestos materials.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Higher-risk materials such as lagging, sprayed coatings and most insulating board must only be dealt with by an HSE-licensed contractor.
What it might be made of
Gutters and downpipes
Cement gutters and downpipes are common.
Ridge pieces
They’re removed with the sheets and wrapped together.
What’s included, and what is not
It’s worth knowing what garage roof removal does and doesn’t cover:
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- Different materials need a different approach
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we deal with
- Cement wall panels
- Ridge pieces
- Bargeboards
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
Weighing up your options
DIY garage roof removal? HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and there’s a real risk of falling through the roof. Doing several things in one visit can help, such as testing several materials at once.
Why people choose us
- Jobs planned to HSE guidance
- Houses, flats and business premises
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- We identify first and remove only what needs removing
Read our prices page and our cost guide.
What happens next
File the waste paperwork: it’s useful when you sell.
To avoid problems in future:
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
- Give us a rough size
- File the waste paperwork
- Let neighbours know beforehand
Things not to do
Do not store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
Do not climb onto or walk on an asbestos cement roof: it can break underfoot.
- 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