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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Old Wives Lees, Kent
Asbestos garage roof removal in Old Wives Lees, from older homes to workplaces. Every job is quoted in writing.
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Carport roofs
- Garages due for demolition
Asbestos help in Old Wives Lees
How we price garage roof removal
Our quotes take into account:
- The quantity or area
- Access to the area
- Whether the work is non-licensed, notifiable or licensed
- What the material is and its state
A price that looks too good to be true often is: proper controls, lab analysis and legal waste disposal cost money.
What to photograph
Photos help us understand the job before we visit. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- Any damage, cracks or broken pieces
- A photo of the whole area
- A clear close-up
- Labels, if any
We quote each job individually, because no two are the same. Send photos through our quote form, or phone 07833 053 749 to get started.
Asbestos garage roof removal for Old Wives Lees properties
Single, double and block garages, lean-tos and carports in Old Wives Lees all have roofs like these. Photos and rough sizes help us quote. From concrete-panel garages and old, cracked sheets, we deal with cement gutters, bargeboards and cement wall panels and more.
In places like Old Wives Lees, garages are often one of several outbuildings with cement roofs, so it’s worth dealing with them together. Everything is explained in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Where
- Old Wives Lees (CT4)
- Area hub
- Kent
- What we do
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- Afterwards
- Waste consignment note
- Quotes
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Last updated
- 26 October 2026
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Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Old Wives Lees
Corrugated asbestos cement was widely used for garage roofs until asbestos was banned in 1999, so they’re common across Kent.
These come up again and again:
- Roofs to clear before demolition
- Brittle, leaking roofs
- Garage blocks
- Garages due a new roof
Across Old Wives Lees, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs.
What your quote should include
- Suitable insurance for the work
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
- Any exclusions
- Whether the job needs notifying
Your options compared
What about painting or overcladding? It can work on a sound roof, but preparing it without disturbing the surface is the hard part. See our guide to repair, paint or replace. Our quotes are clear about VAT.
Why us?
- Records for your files
- No removal until we know what it is
- Homes, rented property and workplaces
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
Read how we quote and our cost guide.
Doing it yourself?
Asbestos waste cannot go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
Materials we deal with
Fixings
Rusted fixings may need cutting, done without damaging the sheets.
Ridge pieces
Ridge cappings are normally asbestos cement too.
Responsibilities for owners
Community buildings count as non-domestic premises, so the duty to manage applies.
If you run a business from older premises in Old Wives Lees, you should have an asbestos register and management plan, and contractors must be told what’s there.
Questions from Old Wives Lees
Do you work near Chilham station?
Yes. Chilham station is about 0.8 miles south-east of Old Wives Lees, and we cover both.
My garage in Old Wives Lees has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Older garages often do, but not all. A sample test will tell you.
Does weather affect the work?
That depends: indoor jobs are not affected, but outdoor removal may be rescheduled for safety.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
Never: it’s hazardous waste. We take it to a permitted site with paperwork.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, as well as homeowners. Send the details.
Can you come if the asbestos is damaged?
First, keep people away from the damaged material: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then contact us for advice on the next step.
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, though it still needs controls and legal disposal.
Do I get anything in writing afterwards?
Depending on the job, a report, results or a consignment note.
What we do and do not cover
Here’s what garage roof removal covers, and what it doesn’t:
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- Re-roofing is normally separate
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials in Old Wives Lees
- Bargeboards
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Cement wall panels
- Roof felt
- Gutters and downpipes
- Ridge pieces
- Fixings and bolts
How it works
Once the sheets are off, we clean the area and check for fragments, then take the waste away. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next. We plan garage roof jobs in Old Wives Lees for daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, in June not until about 9:15pm.
- Send photos of the garage, the roof and the access
- We confirm the material, testing if needed
- We plan the job and the waste, and send a quote
- We damp the sheets, release the fixings and lower them whole
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, with a consignment note
Before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Tell us about anything that is already damaged
- Ensure we can get to the area
How to get a quote
To get a quote, use our quote form or call 07833 053 749. Include the postcode, the material and some photos.
Related guides
Asbestos garage roofs around Old Wives Lees
Old Wives Lees is about 5 miles west of Canterbury, in Kent. Wherever your property is in Old Wives Lees, tell us the postcode and what you need. Old Wives Lees is one of 922 places in Kent we cover.
If you are a landlord with garages near Chilham station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs. Properties near Blean Woods RSPB Reserve may have outbuildings as well as a garage. Old Wives Lees is within about 6 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, and garages on rural plots there often have neighbouring outbuildings roofed the same way.
Wherever your property is in CT4, garage roof removal is available. Local streets include Cherry Orchard, Cobbs Hill and Green Lane; we cover every one. Other places close to Old Wives Lees we cover include Chilham (1 mile south), Mountain Street (1 mile south), Oversland (2 miles north), Neames Forstal (2 miles north-west) and Shottenden (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Ashford (9 miles south-west), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (15 miles south-east), Whitstable (7 miles north) and Faversham (5 miles north-west).
Nearby you will also find Chilham Castle (0.9 miles south-west) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.1 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
- Pubs nearby include The Star Inn (within half a mile north-west)
- Nothing removed blind: unknown materials are tested first
- Work planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance
- Paperwork for your records: reports, lab results and consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site