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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Palmers Green
Asbestos garage roof removal for properties in Palmers Green and Greater London: removal of asbestos cement garage roofs, with written paperwork.
- Lean-tos and carports
- Concrete-panel garages
- Block garages
Asbestos garage roof removal near Palmers Green
Asbestos garage roof removal in Palmers Green
Old cement garage roofs crack, grow moss and leak. Taking it off is generally the start of a new roof or conversion. Typical jobs include garage conversions and garages being knocked down, including bargeboards, cement gutters and ridge pieces.
Garages around Palmers Green are often at the end of a garden or in a block off a rear lane, so getting the sheets out takes planning. Work is planned to the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 and HSE guidance, whatever the size of the job.
- Location
- Palmers Green (N13, N22, N11)
- County
- Greater London
- Service
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Paperwork
- Consignment note for the sheets
- Quote
- A written quote before work starts
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
What’s included, and what is not
Some limits to bear in mind:
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- Re-roofing is normally separate
- High winds can delay roof work
If you’re unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise before you book.
Common materials
- Bargeboards
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Roof felt
- Ridge pieces
- Gutters and downpipes
- Cement wall panels
A closer look at the materials
Corrugated sheets
The sheets are wrapped in heavy polythene for disposal.
Wall panels
These can be removed in the same way as the roof sheets.
Towns and villages near Palmers Green
Other services in Palmers Green
For businesses and landlords in Palmers Green
Schools, halls and community buildings are non-domestic premises, so whoever runs them has a duty to manage asbestos.
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should know what the roofs are made of, before anyone carries out repairs.
Garage roofs in Palmers Green
Palmers Green is about 6 miles north of St Pancras, in Greater London. Anywhere in Palmers Green, just send the postcode, and we’ll quote. We cover all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is London, about 8 miles away.
Near open spaces such as Barfield Allotments Nature Park, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, which can be dealt with together. Garages on busy roads like the A105 and A1004 need loading planned in advance.
This part of Greater London takes in N13, N22 and N11. Local streets include Oak Lane, Fox Lane and York Road; we cover every one. Main roads around Palmers Green include the A105 and A1004; tell us about parking if you’re on a main road. For properties just outside Palmers Green, we cover Oakthorpe Park (1 mile south-east), Arnos Grove (1 mile west), Bounds Green (1 mile south-west), Bowes Park (1 mile south) and Southgate (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (8 miles south), City of Westminster (7 miles south), Marylebone (7 miles south), Kensington (9 miles south-west), St Pancras (6 miles south) and Shoreditch (6 miles south).
Palmers Green is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
Well-known places in the area include Broomfield House Museum (within half a mile west) and Greentrees Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Palmers Green includes Highgate Hill and Darland's Lake.
- Nearby schools include Hazelwood Infant School (under half a mile east) and St Thomas More Catholic School (0.9 miles south)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Alfred Herring pub (less than half a mile north-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Southgate (under half a mile south)
Can I do it myself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
HSE advises the public not to repair or remove asbestos themselves. Licensed materials are strictly for licensed contractors.
After the job
We clean the area around the garage and check for debris.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Let us know where we can park
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
- Tell neighbours if the garage is next to theirs
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
Avoid these
Never pressure-wash or brush the roof.
Don’t store anything on the roof or lean ladders against brittle sheets.
Options to consider in Palmers Green
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. A test can sometimes save the cost of removal altogether, if the material turns out not to contain asbestos.
Why people choose us
- Reports and results you can share
- Quotes that spell out the scope
- Clear advice on your options
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Read our prices page or our cost guide.
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Palmers Green
Wind can break sheets and scatter pieces, which should be picked up by someone who knows how.
Asbestos can be in a lot of places in buildings from before 2000. Common situations include:
- Garages in a row or block
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
- Double garages
- Roofs to clear before demolition
If you are a landlord with garages near Palmers Green station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it.
What your quote should include
- Suitable insurance for the work
- If the price includes VAT
- Where the waste goes, with paperwork
- Proof of an HSE licence where it’s needed
Questions from Palmers Green
Is asbestos common in Palmers Green homes?
Older homes can, if they date from before 2000. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
My garage in Palmers Green has a grey corrugated roof. Is it asbestos?
Many garages built before 2000 have asbestos cement roofs, but not all. Only a test can confirm it.
Can you remove one roof in a block of garages?
In most cases, if we can work safely alongside the neighbouring garages. Photos help us check.
Is my garage roof in Palmers Green asbestos?
Only a laboratory test can confirm it, though older grey corrugated garage roofs often are. We can take a sample without going on the roof.
Can the roof be overclad?
It’s possible on a sound roof, but preparation has its own risks. Never jet-wash or wire-brush it.
What happens to the old roof sheets?
They’re wrapped in heavy polythene, labelled and taken to a permitted site.
Can asbestos go in my bin?
No: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Do you take down the walls too?
Cement walls can come down the same way as the roof; brick walls and the base are a job for a builder or demolition contractor.
How it works
In strong wind or heavy rain, we may have to stop, for safety. While we work, the area stays out of bounds. In December, it’s dark in Palmers Green by about 3:55pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Start with photos of the garage and how we reach it
- We confirm the material, testing if needed
- We plan the job and the waste, and send a quote
- The sheets are wetted, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, with a consignment note
Preparing for the visit
- Do not disturb the material before we get there
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Clear access to the area, loft or garage
- 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
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site