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Garage Roof Asbestos Removal in Peckham, Greater London
Asbestos garage roof removal in Peckham: removal of asbestos cement garage roofs, for homeowners, landlords and businesses. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Garages being knocked down
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
- Pieces of broken roof
Need garage roof removal in Peckham?
Asbestos garage roof removal for Peckham properties
Not sure it’s asbestos? We can test a sample. Pre-2000 grey sheeting often is, but only a test confirms it. We often deal with downpipes, cement gutters and bargeboards, and people generally contact us about garages being knocked down and garages due a new roof.
In London neighbourhoods like Peckham, garage blocks are found on estates and behind terraces, which can involve a landlord or several owners. We explain what we find in plain English, including when it’s better to leave a material in place.
- Area
- Peckham (SE15, SE14, SE5)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- What we do
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- You receive
- Waste paperwork
- Price
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
Where asbestos turns up
Garage roofs were often made of asbestos cement until 1999, so they’re common across Greater London.
These are some of the things we deal with in Peckham:
- Lean-tos and carports
- Garages due a new roof
- Single garages
- Garages in a row or block
If the garage opens onto a main road such as the A2215, tell us about parking and access.
Comparing quotes
- What paperwork you get
- Which areas and materials are covered
- What category of work it is
- Whether they’re insured for asbestos work
DIY and asbestos
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.
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, quite apart from the asbestos, so stay off it.
For businesses and landlords in Peckham
For managing agents and freeholders in Peckham, the register for shared areas needs keeping current and sharing with trades.
Between tenancies is a good time to deal with asbestos, when rooms are empty and work can be done without disruption.
Questions from Peckham
Do you work in Peckham despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Could my house in Peckham contain asbestos?
Homes built or refitted before 2000 can. The only way to know is to test suspect materials. Look at garage roofs, textured ceilings, old floor tiles, soffits and flues.
Do you work in Peckham?
Yes, we do: Peckham is within the area we cover in Greater London. Send the postcode and a few photos for a quote.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to give us access to the areas involved, and to be available for questions.
Can you advise before I buy a property?
Yes. A pre-purchase survey tells you what’s there before you exchange, as long as the seller agrees.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing covers particular materials, while a survey covers everything in scope. Before building work, you normally need a survey.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, especially in buildings from before 2000.
Can you help a business or landlord?
Yes: homeowners, landlords, managing agents, businesses and contractors. Send the details.
What’s included, and what isn’t
Worth knowing before you book:
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- Other parts of the garage may need a builder or demolition contractor
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
If you are unsure, describe the job and send photos, and we’ll advise.
What we deal with
- Bargeboards
- Cement wall panels
- Ridge pieces
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Gutters and downpipes
- Fixings and bolts
- Roof felt
Materials we deal with
Gutters and downpipes
We take them down in whole lengths.
Corrugated sheets
Corrugated asbestos cement sheets are the main part of most garage roofs. We wet them and lower them whole.
Looking after things afterwards
We clear up and check for fragments before we leave.
To avoid problems in future:
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- Tell us about parking and access
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Plan the new roof before removal
Things not to do
Never cut or break the sheets.
Never stand on the roof: it’s fragile and will not take your weight.
Choosing the right option
Remove it or leave it? If it’s sound and you are not planning work, it can stay; cracks, leaks or a conversion typically mean removal. When comparing quotes, check what’s included: the scope, the method, the waste and the paperwork.
Why choose us
- Records for your files
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Honest advice, even when the answer is to leave it
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
Take a look at how we quote or published price ranges.
Garage roofs in Peckham
Peckham is about 2 miles south-east of London, in Greater London. We work across Peckham and the surrounding area, on everything from houses and flats to workplaces and garages. Peckham is one of 764 places in Greater London where we work.
Across Peckham, garages and outbuildings may date from before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. Near open spaces such as Bellenden Road Nature Garden, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, so it can make sense to do them at once.
For garage roof jobs in SE15, SE14 and SE5, just send the postcode and a few photos. Streets in the area include Rye Lane, Relf Road and Mona Road, and garage roof removal is available on all of them. Main roads around Peckham include the A2215, so mention parking if the property is on one. Neighbouring places we cover include Nunhead (1 mile south-east), Telegraph Hill (1 mile south-east), South Bermondsey (1 mile north), Surrey Canal (1 mile north-east) and East Dulwich (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include City of Westminster (5 miles north-west), Marylebone (5 miles north-west), Kensington (6 miles west), St Pancras (4 miles north-west), Shoreditch (4 miles north) and Walthamstow (8 miles north).
As a London location, Peckham is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: tell us about parking, permits and access when you ask for a quote.
A little further out are Southwark Adult Education Institute (less than half a mile east) and Surrey Quays Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near Peckham include St. James's Park Lake and Knight's Hill.
- Local schools include The St Thomas the Apostle College (under half a mile east) and Southwark Free School (0.7 miles north)
- Local pubs include The Kentish Drovers pub (within half a mile north-west)
- Other local spots include Nunhead (under half a mile south-east)
How it works
In strong wind or heavy rain, we may have to stop, for safety. Before we start, we walk through the job with you and answer any questions. Garage roof removal in Peckham is planned around daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:55pm, in June not until about 9:20pm.
- 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
- The sheets are wetted, unfixed and lowered without breaking
- We take the wrapped sheets away and send the paperwork
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away on the day
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Dig out previous surveys
How to get a quote
Every job is quoted in writing. Just ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page with the details.
Read more
- Identify it first: we test or survey before planning removal
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site