Kent · England
Asbestos Garage Roof Removal for Reading Street
Asbestos garage roof removal across Reading Street, for houses, flats and commercial buildings. You get a written quote before anything starts.
- Garage conversions
- Prefab garages with cement walls
- Roofs to clear before demolition
Get a quote for Reading Street
About our asbestos garage roof removal in Reading Street
Many garages built before 2000, in Reading Street and elsewhere, have corrugated asbestos cement roofs. We remove the sheets whole, damp and wrapped, and dispose of them at a permitted site, and give you the waste paperwork. Common materials are downpipes, corrugated roof sheets and bargeboards, and typical jobs are garages being knocked down and double garages.
In places like Reading Street, garages are often one of several outbuildings with cement roofs, so it’s worth dealing with them together. Nothing is removed until it’s been identified, as the right approach depends on the material.
- Location
- Reading Street (TN30)
- County
- Kent
- Service
- Corrugated cement roofs taken off whole
- You receive
- Waste consignment note
- Quote
- Written quote for your job
- Phone
- 07833 053 749
- Updated
- 26 October 2026
Why people call us in Reading Street
Moss and lichen grow on old roofs and hold water, but scrubbing or jet-washing them off releases fibres.
People usually contact us about one of these:
- Double garages
- Storm-damaged sheets
- Carport roofs
- Roofs to clear before demolition
If you let a house with a garage near Appledore (Kent) station, it’s worth knowing what the roof is before anyone works on it.
What to look for in a quote
- VAT, clearly stated
- Laboratory analysis by an accredited lab
- The scope of the job, in writing
- For licensed work, a valid HSE licence
Good to know
So you know what to expect:
- We remove the asbestos roof; the new roof is typically a separate job
- Block garages may involve several owners or a landlord
- Different materials need a different approach
If in doubt, ask: we’ll recommend a test, a survey or removal.
Common materials
- Gutters and downpipes
- Cement wall panels
- Ridge pieces
- Bargeboards
- Fixings and bolts
- Corrugated cement sheets
- Roof felt
Also near Reading Street
What else we do in Reading Street
A closer look at the materials
Wall panels
Prefabricated garages may have cement walls.
Roof felt
We will say if it should be tested.
Options to consider in Reading Street
DIY garage roof removal? HSE advises the public not to remove asbestos themselves, and there’s a real risk of falling through the roof. Doing several things in one visit can help, for example testing several materials, or removing a garage roof and a flue at the same time.
Why us?
- Waste taken to a permitted site with a consignment note
- Work planned to HSE guidance and the regulations
- Across London and the South East
- Identify first, remove only when needed
Read how we price jobs and published price ranges.
Reading Street garages: local notes
Reading Street is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. In Reading Street, we hear from homeowners, landlords and businesses. Reading Street is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 22 miles away.
Around Orlestone Forest, a garage may share a plot with sheds and stores. In Reading Street, many garages and sheds were added decades ago.
For garage roof jobs in TN30, just send the postcode and a few photos. Neighbouring places we cover include Stone Corner (1 mile south-west), Acton (2 miles south-west), Appledore Heath (2 miles east), Leigh Green (2 miles north-west) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-east). We also cover nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), Tenterden (3 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (12 miles north-west).
Well-known places in the area include Smallhythe Place (1.8 miles west). Within reach you’ll find Orlestone Forest.
How it works
In strong wind or heavy rain, we may have to stop, for safety. We arrive at the agreed time, check the area and explain what we will do before we start. Garage roof removal in Reading Street is planned around daylight: in late December it’s dark by about 3:50pm, in June not until about 9:15pm.
- Tell us the size of the garage and the access
- We plan the access and the waste
- We time it around your roofer
- We remove the roof with controls to keep fibres down
- You get the waste paperwork
Before we arrive
- Keep away from the material in the meantime
- Let neighbours know if the work is near them
- Mention any parking restrictions
Ask for a quote
For an accurate quote, tell us what you’ve found, where it is and what you’re planning. Then call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
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How we price garage roof removal
When we quote, we look at:
- Disposal costs
- How many samples are needed
- What the material is and its state
- The quantity or area
What you pay depends on the job itself: the materials, the amount, access and what paperwork is needed. We quote each job individually.
Sending photos
A few photos can save a site visit:
- Damaged areas
- Visible markings
- Approximate dimensions
- A clear close-up
Send us the address in Reading Street, a description and some photos: call 07833 053 749 or use our quote form.
What happens next
Keep the consignment note with your property records: buyers’ solicitors may ask about it.
Once you know what’s there, a few simple habits help:
- Clear the garage before the day, without touching the roof
- Keep children and pets indoors during the work
- Send photos of the whole garage and the access
- Keep the consignment note afterwards
Don’ts
Do not drill, cut or break the sheets.
Do not jet-wash, scrub or wire-brush the sheets.
Questions from Reading Street
Do you work near Appledore (Kent) station?
Yes. Appledore (Kent) station is about 3.3 miles east of Reading Street, and we cover both.
Do you cover Reading Street from London?
Reading Street is about 48 miles from central London, well within our area.
Should I check for asbestos before buying?
Yes, a pre-purchase survey can help, with the seller’s permission.
Is damaged asbestos an emergency?
Make the area safe first: shut the door if you can and do not sweep it up. Then get in touch and we’ll advise.
How long does it take to remove a garage roof?
Most single garage roofs are a short job once the area is set up, but access, size and condition make a difference.
What if my house is newer?
Asbestos was banned in 1999, so buildings built after 2000 shouldn’t contain it, but older parts and reused materials can still contain it.
Could my home contain asbestos?
Looking will not tell you. Laboratory analysis of a sample gives the answer, especially in buildings from before 2000.
I think I’ve damaged asbestos. What now?
Leave the area, keep others out and close the door if you can. Avoid sweeping, vacuuming or dusting, and ask for advice.
For landlords, agents and businesses
Before contractors start, they need to know about any asbestos. HSE’s campaigns stress this point to building owners and trades alike.
Landlords of single homes do not have the same duty to manage as non-domestic duty holders, but contractors still need to know about asbestos before they work.
- Survey or test first when it isn’t clear what a material is
- Done to the regulations: HSE guidance and CAR 2012
- Everything in writing: quotes, reports, results and waste notes
- Waste sealed and labelled, then taken to a permitted site