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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal in Picketts Lock
Asbestos garage roof removal across Picketts Lock and nearby. Planned to HSE guidance, with written results and paperwork.
- Double garages
- Garages being knocked down
- Carport roofs
Asbestos garage roof removal near Picketts Lock
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Picketts Lock
HSE treats removing asbestos cement roof sheets as non-licensed work in most cases, but it must be done with wetting, whole-sheet removal, protective equipment and legal disposal. Typical materials include bargeboards, ridge pieces and downpipes, and people normally contact us about old, cracked sheets and garages due a new roof.
In London neighbourhoods like Picketts Lock, garage blocks are found on estates and behind terraces, which can involve a landlord or several owners. We follow HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, whatever the size of the job.
- Where
- Picketts Lock (N9, E4, N18)
- County
- Greater London
- What we do
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Afterwards
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Telephone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Garage roof removal around Picketts Lock
Picketts Lock is about 1 mile west of Chingford, in Greater London. Picketts Lock is within our Greater London area, for garage roof jobs of every size. We cover all 764 towns and villages in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 9 miles away.
Near open spaces such as Ainslie Wood, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, so it can make sense to do them at once. For rented homes with garages close to Ponders End station, check what the roof is made of before arranging repairs.
Anywhere in N9, E4 and N18, garage roof removal is available. Your property could be on Ardra Road, Goodwin Road and Hennessy Road. Picketts Lock is on the A1037, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also carry out garage roof jobs in Chingford Mount (1 mile south-east), South Chingford (1 mile south), Chingford (1 mile east), Edmonton (1 mile west) and Ponders End (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also work in London (9 miles south), City of Westminster (9 miles south-west), Marylebone (9 miles south-west), Kensington (11 miles south-west), St Pancras (8 miles south-west) and Shoreditch (7 miles south).
As a London location, Picketts Lock is inside the ULEZ, and parking and loading need planning: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Nearby you will also find Edmonton Green Shopping Centre (1.1 miles west) and The Epping Forest Museum (2.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Pole Hill and Highams Park Lake.
- Local schools include Nightingale Academy (0.8 miles north-west)
- Pubs nearby include The King's Ford pub (1 mile south-east)
- Local facilities include Municipal Borough of Edmonton (1.7 miles west)
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After the job
The garage is left open to the weather until the new roof goes on, so plan your replacement roof in advance.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Let neighbours know beforehand
- File the waste paperwork
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Give us a rough size
Things not to do
Do not climb onto or walk on an asbestos cement roof: it can break underfoot.
Never pressure-wash or brush the roof.
Should you do it yourself?
Power tools, sanding and jet-washing release the most fibres.
Home testing kits exist, but you have to disturb the material to use one. HSE recommends a competent person takes samples.
Good to know
Every job has limits; these are the usual ones:
- Shared garage blocks may need the owners’ agreement
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is generally a separate job
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we deal with
- Roof felt
- Cement wall panels
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Bargeboards
- Ridge pieces
- Gutters and downpipes
- Fixings and bolts
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.
Before maintenance in a rented home, agents may ask about asbestos. A test or survey gives a definite answer.
How we price garage roof removal
Quotes vary because of:
- Licensed or non-licensed
- Access to the area
- What the material is and its state
- Travel and parking
Every quote says whether VAT is included.
Helping us quote
Good photos help us plan and quote. Take them from a safe distance without touching the material:
- The parking area
- A wide shot showing where the material is
- Approximate dimensions
- How we’d reach it
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: just fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
Common questions in Picketts Lock
Do you work in Picketts Lock despite London parking restrictions?
Yes, we work across London. Let us know the parking situation and we’ll plan around it.
Do you cover Picketts Lock and the area around Ponders End station?
Yes, we cover Picketts Lock and the area towards Ponders End station, about 1.2 miles north.
What if asbestos is found during building work?
Work there should pause and the area be kept clear. We can test the material and, if needed, plan its removal.
Does weather affect the work?
Indoor work is not affected. Outdoor removal may be postponed in strong wind or heavy rain, for safety.
Can you quote from photos?
Clear photos and measurements are often enough; if not, we’ll arrange to see it.
Can I put asbestos in a skip?
Never: skips and household bins cannot take asbestos. It has to go to a site that accepts it, with the right paperwork.
Do you work on commercial premises?
We do. Send us the details of the premises, and any existing asbestos register.
How dangerous is asbestos?
It can be, if fibres are released and breathed in. The related diseases often take decades to develop, so the aim is never to disturb it unknowingly.
What happens
Sheets are wrapped and labelled as they’re removed, then loaded for disposal. Before we leave, we explain what we did and what comes next. Late-December sunset in Picketts Lock is about 3:50pm, so winter roof jobs start early and finish in daylight.
- Send photos of the garage and the roof
- We check it’s asbestos cement
- You get a written quote
- On the day we wet, unfix and lower the sheets whole
- The sheets are wrapped and taken away, and you get the consignment note
Before we arrive
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Move things out of the way carefully
- Tell us about anything that’s already damaged
Getting a price
If you have a survey or test result, include it when you ring 07833 053 749, or send the details through our contact page.
Helpful guides
Materials we deal with
Corrugated sheets
Corrugated asbestos cement sheets are the main part of most garage roofs. They’re kept damp and lowered whole.
Wall panels
Some garages have cement wall panels as well.
Where asbestos turns up
Leaks often come from cracked sheets, and repairs on old sheets rarely last long.
Typical jobs in Picketts Lock include:
- Garage conversions
- Single garages
- Garage blocks
- Garages being knocked down
Garages on busy roads like the A1037 need loading planned in advance.
Comparing quotes
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
- How the work will be done, and the controls used
- What category of work it is
- If the price includes VAT
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site