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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Old Hawkinge
Asbestos garage roof removal in Old Hawkinge and across Kent: careful removal of corrugated garage roofs.
- Lean-to roofs
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Block garages
Asbestos help in Old Hawkinge
Garage roof removal around Old Hawkinge
Old Hawkinge is about 1 mile east of Hawkinge, in Kent. For garage roof jobs in Old Hawkinge, tell us about parking and access when you get in touch. Old Hawkinge is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our nearest city page is Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
Older houses in Old Hawkinge, near Church of St Michael or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, often with cement roofs. If you let a house with a garage near Folkestone Central station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs. Old Hawkinge is within about 5 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way. Old Hawkinge is within about 3 miles of the coast; roof removal on exposed coastal sites is planned around the wind.
We carry out garage roof jobs all over the CT18 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Standen Lane and Church Hill; we cover every one. We also carry out garage roof jobs in Hawkinge (1 mile west), Densole (2 miles north-west), Swingfield Minnis (2 miles north), Arpinge (2 miles west) and Selsted (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also work in Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (5 miles east), Deal (11 miles north-east), Hythe (5 miles south-west) and Tower Hamlets (5 miles east).
Other landmarks nearby include Folkestone Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Royal Victoria Hospital (2.1 miles south). Within reach you’ll find Sugar Loaf Hill.
- Schools near Old Hawkinge include Turner Free School (2.3 miles south-west)
- Local pubs include White Horse pub (0.7 miles west)
Asbestos garage roof removal near Old Hawkinge
Once the roof is off, the garage is open, so plan the new roof before the removal date. Tell us your plans when you ask for a quote. People often contact us about pieces of broken roof and carport roofs, involving ridge pieces, corrugated roof sheets and bargeboards.
Garages around Old Hawkinge may be bigger than in towns, so photos and sizes help us quote. Nothing is added to the job that you don’t need.
- Area
- Old Hawkinge (CT18)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Covers
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- A written quote before work starts
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
Typical garage roof jobs in Old Hawkinge
Converting or rebuilding a garage means removing the roof first.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Typical situations are:
- Garages due for demolition
- Old, cracked sheets
- Concrete-panel garages
- Garage conversions
Properties near Sugar Loaf Hill may have outbuildings as well as a garage, which can be dealt with together.
Before booking anyone
- What paperwork you get
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
Step by step
In strong wind or heavy rain, we may have to stop, for safety. If anything unexpected turns up, we stop and talk to you. We plan garage roof jobs in Old Hawkinge for daylight: sunset is about 3:50pm in December and about 9:15pm in June.
- Get in touch with photos
- 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 sheets are wrapped and taken away, and you get the consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure pets and children are elsewhere
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- Let us know if something’s broken
How to get a quote
Include any existing survey or test when you send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749.
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Choosing the right option
Removing the roof sheets or the whole garage? Cement wall panels can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets; other parts of the structure may need a demolition contractor. Compare what each quote includes, not just the total: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why choose us
- Waste paperwork for every removal
- Records for your files
- Lab analysis by an accredited laboratory
- Written quotes that say what’s included
Read how we quote and the cost guide.
What it costs
When we quote, we look at:
- How much waste there is
- The category of work
- The survey scope
- Location, parking and any London charges
Very low prices can mean corners are being cut: controls, protective equipment, laboratory fees and legal disposal all cost money.
Sending photos
When you send photos, these help most:
- An overall view
- Where we could park
- How we’d reach it
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
Not sure what you need? Call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form and describe the problem, and we’ll advise.
What happens next
After removal, the sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you get the consignment note.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Photos of the garage and the way in help
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
What to avoid
Do not store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces.
Should you do it yourself?
With a professional job, you get a record: results, a report or a consignment note, which buyers and builders may ask for.
DIY sampling means disturbing the material yourself. HSE advises that samples are best taken by a competent person.
Common questions in Old Hawkinge
Is asbestos common in Old Hawkinge homes?
Any home in Old Hawkinge built or refurbished before 2000 can contain asbestos, but only a test can confirm it. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
How far is Old Hawkinge from London?
We cover Old Hawkinge, about 61 miles from central London.
Do you need a licence to remove an asbestos garage roof?
In most cases, no: HSE treats removing asbestos cement sheets as non-licensed work, but it must still be done properly.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor jobs go ahead in any weather. Outdoor roof work can be delayed by strong wind or heavy rain.
Is my garage roof in Old Hawkinge asbestos?
If it’s grey corrugated sheeting on a garage built before 2000, it may be, but you cannot be sure by looking. We can test a sample.
Do you work in flats?
Yes. In a block, the shared areas are the responsibility of the managing agent or freeholder, who should hold the asbestos register.
Do you cover Old Hawkinge?
Yes. We cover Old Hawkinge and the surrounding area as part of Kent. Send us the postcode for a quote.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
Keep people away from damaged material and don’t clean it up yourself. Then contact us for advice.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Void periods are a good time for asbestos work, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Letting agents often ask about asbestos before maintenance work. A test or a survey gives everyone a clear answer.
What we do and do not cover
A few things to be aware of:
- Re-roofing is normally separate
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we see
- Ridge pieces
- Roof felt
- Fixings and bolts
- Gutters and downpipes
- Cement wall panels
- Bargeboards
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- 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