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Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Pollards Hill
Worried about asbestos in Pollards Hill? Our service covers removal of asbestos cement garage roofs, with clear advice at each step.
- Garages being knocked down
- Carport roofs
- Cracked, mossy or leaking roofs
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Asbestos garage roof removal in Pollards Hill
The sheets are unbolted and lowered, never broken or dropped, because breaking asbestos cement releases fibres. Whether it’s block garages and lean-tos and carports, we cover cement gutters, downpipes and cement wall panels and more.
In London neighbourhoods like Pollards Hill, garage blocks are found on estates and behind terraces, so check who owns the block. We explain what we find in plain English, including when leaving a material alone is the sensible choice.
- Where
- Pollards Hill (CR7, SW16, SE19)
- Region
- Greater London
- What we do
- Removal of asbestos cement garage roofs
- Paperwork
- Waste paperwork
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Call
- 07833 053 749
- Page updated
- 26 October 2026
For businesses and landlords in Pollards Hill
Landlords of garage blocks and outbuildings should find out whether the roofs are asbestos cement, before repairs are arranged.
If you run a business from older premises in Pollards Hill, you’re likely to need an asbestos register and a management plan, and you must tell contractors what’s there.
How we work
Each sheet is wrapped in heavy polythene or bagged and labelled as it comes down, then loaded for disposal. We wear suitable protective equipment for the job, and keeps dust to a minimum. In December, it’s dark in Pollards Hill by about 3:55pm, so we start early on winter roof jobs.
- Tell us roughly how big the garage is and how we’d reach it
- We check the roof material first
- We quote and book a date around your roofer
- We wet the sheets, undo the fixings and lower each sheet whole
- The sheets are wrapped and taken to a permitted site, and you get the paperwork
Getting ready
- Let us know where we can park
- Find any old asbestos reports
- Move things out of the way carefully
Get a quote
Photos and a postcode help us quote quickly: fill in the enquiry form or give us a call on 07833 053 749.
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Can I do it myself?
Fragile roofs are a serious falls risk, as well as an asbestos risk, so stay off it.
Asbestos waste can’t go in household bins, recycling or skips. It must go to a permitted site; check with your council about small amounts.
After we’ve finished in Pollards Hill
Without the roof, the garage is exposed, so plan your replacement roof in advance.
After the job, keep these in mind:
- Let us know where we can park
- Measure or estimate the size of the roof
- Plan the new roof before removal
- Empty the garage, but leave the roof alone
Don’ts
If a sheet breaks in a storm, keep people away from the pieces and ask for advice.
Keep weight off the roof.
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Asbestos garage roofs around Pollards Hill
Pollards Hill is about 1 mile north of Thornton Heath, in Greater London. Properties in Pollards Hill range from older houses to newer estates and commercial buildings, and anything from before 2000 may contain asbestos. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 6 miles away.
Older houses in Pollards Hill, near St Oswald or elsewhere, may have garages or outbuildings added before 2000, sometimes with cement sheet roofs. If you let a house with a garage near Norbury station, find out whether the roof is asbestos cement before repairs.
We carry out garage roof jobs all over CR7, SW16 and SE19 and the streets around it. From Green Lane, Croft Road and Downs Road or a nearby road, we can help. If your property is just outside Pollards Hill, we also cover Norbury (1 mile north), Thornton Heath (1 mile south), Streatham (2 miles north-west), Streatham Park (2 miles north-west) and Mitcham (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles north), City of Westminster (8 miles north), Marylebone (8 miles north), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (8 miles north) and Shoreditch (8 miles north).
Pollards Hill is in London, inside the Ultra Low Emission Zone, where parking and loading can be restricted: let us know about parking and access when you get in touch.
Other landmarks nearby include Croydon University Hospital (1.3 miles south) and Centrale Croydon (2.3 miles south). Open spaces near Pollards Hill include Knight's Hill and Biggin Wood.
- Nearby schools include Norbury Manor Business and Enterprise College for Girls (within half a mile north-west) and Silburn Reid (0.9 miles north)
- Nearby, you’ll find The Moon Under Water pub (0.6 miles west)
- Local facilities include St Leonard's (1.7 miles north-west)
Your options compared
Paint or overclad instead? 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. We do not publish a price list, because jobs vary so much. Our guides list published price ranges from other companies, with sources.
Why people choose us
- Samples analysed by an accredited laboratory
- Plain-English advice, including when to leave things alone
- Written quotes that say what’s included
- Paperwork you can show your buyer, landlord or builder
What it might be made of
Gutters and downpipes
Older garages often have cement gutters and downpipes.
Wall panels
Walls come down the same way.
The scope of garage roof removal
Worth knowing before booking:
- Removal in strong wind is postponed for safety
- If the roof turns out not to be asbestos cement, the method may change
- Brick walls and slabs are a builder’s job
Not sure what you need? Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Common materials
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Fixings and bolts
- Bargeboards
- Roof felt
- Ridge pieces
- Cement wall panels
- Gutters and downpipes
Common reasons for garage roof jobs in Pollards Hill
Storm damage can leave broken pieces in gardens and drives, which need careful clearing.
These are the materials and situations that most often lead to garage roof jobs:
- Garages before a new roof or conversion
- Broken sheets after high winds
- Lean-to roofs
- Garages in a row or block
Near open spaces such as Biggin Wood, some larger plots have more than one outbuilding, which can be dealt with together.
Questions to ask before booking
- How the waste will be disposed of, and whether you will get a consignment note
- That licensed work will be done by an HSE-licensed contractor
- What isn’t included
- Which areas and materials are covered
Questions from Pollards Hill
Is asbestos common in Pollards Hill homes?
It depends on its age and history: asbestos products were used until 1999, so pre-2000 homes and extensions in Pollards Hill may have it. Garage roofs, Artex, floor tiles, soffits and flues are typical examples.
Do you work in Pollards Hill despite London parking restrictions?
We do. Tell us about parking, permits and access so we can plan; all of Greater London is inside the ULEZ.
Could my home contain asbestos?
You can’t tell by eye. A sample analysed in a laboratory is the reliable way to find out, and anything from before 2000 is worth checking.
What happens to the old roof sheets?
They’re wrapped, labelled and taken to a permitted site by a registered waste carrier, and you get the consignment note.
Do you need a licence to remove an asbestos garage roof?
Usually not: HSE treats removing asbestos cement sheets as non-licensed work, though it still needs controls and legal disposal.
What’s the difference between a test and a survey?
Testing tells you about particular materials; a survey inspects the whole building or work area and records everything it finds.
Can I paint my asbestos garage roof instead?
Sometimes, if it’s sound, but cleaning and preparing it without disturbing the surface is difficult. Do not pressure-wash it first.
Can you help with a shop or office?
Yes. Send us the details of the premises.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Planned to HSE guidance and the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012
- Written paperwork: reports, results and waste consignment notes
- Asbestos waste double-bagged or wrapped and taken to a permitted site